West Calcasieu Port

West Calcasieu Port is a Louisiana-based port authority located in Sulphur that serves as a state government entity registered to receive federal funding. As a port authority, the organization provides critical maritime infrastructure and cargo handling services to support regional and national commerce. West Calcasieu Port operates as a prime recipient of federal grant awards focused on port infrastructure development and modernization, receiving substantial funding to enhance its operational capabilities and physical assets.

West Calcasieu Port has demonstrated a diversified portfolio of federal grant funding across multiple project categories. Most recently, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration awarded the port a $3,000,000 Project Grant under the Port Infrastructure Development Program (CFDA 20.823) in November 2025 to construct a new 4-acre stone laydown yard with associated site work, drainage infrastructure, and perimeter improvements. This project is expected to enhance cargo handling efficiency and will be measured through quarterly tracking of cargo volume and vessel calls, with completion targeted for April 2028. Beyond this primary award, West Calcasieu Port has received multiple federal grant sub-awards from the prime grantee Homeland Security & Emergency, dating back to February 2023. These sub-awards have funded critical infrastructure projects including the VLS Office Building Replacement (February 2023), the Orion Building (November 2023), the Gates Fuel Services Building/S.T.A.R Building (December 2023), port silt removal operations (March 2024), and management costs associated with grant administration (May 2024). Collectively, these awards demonstrate West Calcasieu Port's role in receiving federal support for both operational infrastructure improvements and facility enhancements that support the port's continued development and efficiency in serving maritime commerce.