Washington Parish Of

Washington Parish Of, doing business as Washington Parish Government, is a local government entity located in Franklinton, Louisiana, registered in SAM.gov since 2008. As a U.S. local government and county-level organization, the parish provides essential community services and infrastructure development across rural Louisiana. The entity is primarily engaged in federal grant award activities, with a focus on community development, public safety, infrastructure improvement, and emergency management. Washington Parish Government serves as a critical administrative unit responsible for coordinating and implementing various federally-funded projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in Washington Parish.

The parish has received federal grant awards from multiple agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service and the Bureau of Justice Assistance, focusing on diverse projects and community needs. Notable grant awards include a $921,000 Community Facilities Loans and Grants program award for rural infrastructure development and an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for law enforcement and crime prevention initiatives. Sub grant awards have covered a wide range of services, such as road rehabilitation (Mitchell Road, Sleepy Hollow Road, Mockingbird Hill Road), emergency management and protection, debris removal, mosquito abatement, flood mitigation (elevation of flood-prone structures), and operating assistance. Key grant partners have included Homeland Security & Emergency, Louisiana Division of Administration, demonstrating the parish's ability to collaborate across different governmental levels to secure and implement federal funding for critical community improvements and services.