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April 19, 2023

Cassidy Announces $16.4 Million for Hurricane Laura, Ida Relief

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Louisiana will receive a total of $16,363,037.75 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in relief for Hurricanes Laura and Ida.

“These hurricanes devastated our communities, but our state was stronger,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This grant is a step in helping to rebuild and ensure our communities bounce back stronger.”

Grant Awarded

Recipient

Project Description

$1,614,464.67

McNeese University

This grant will provide federal funding for permanent repairs to McNeese University Farm Buildings as a result of Hurricane Laura.

$1,358,903.57

State of Louisiana Military Department National Guard

This grant will provide federal funding for management costs as a result of Hurricane Ida.

$5,889,669.51

Washington – St. Tammany Electric Cooperative, Inc

This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida.

$7,500,000.00

The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund

This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida.

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