WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $29,872,642.08 in federal funding from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support hurricane recovery, school repairs, and rebuilding efforts across the state following Hurricanes Laura and Ida.
“After a storm, we need to get communities back up and running as quickly as possible,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding helps rebuild schools, restore community spaces, and make sure Louisiana families can keep moving forward.”
| Funding Amount | Recipient | Project Description |
| $10,139,852.34 | Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux (Vanderbilt Catholic High School) | This grant will provide federal funding to repair and restore multiple buildings and facilities at Vanderbilt Catholic High School following Hurricane Ida, including classrooms and athletic facilities. |
| $8,739,019.93 | Lafourche Parish School Board (South Lafourche High School) | This grant will provide federal funding to repair South Lafourche High School following Hurricane Ida, including fixing major damage to roofing, classrooms, and critical building systems. |
| $5,008,111.30 | Terrebonne Parish | This grant will provide federal funding to cover financing costs associated with rebuilding damaged public facilities across the parish following Hurricane Ida. |
| $2,451,377.75 | Louisiana Department of Health | This grant will provide federal funding for project management and administrative costs tied to Hurricane Ida recovery efforts, helping ensure projects are completed efficiently and effectively. |
| $1,853,281.43 | The Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles | This grant will provide federal funding for project management and administrative costs tied to Hurricane Laura recovery efforts, supporting oversight and coordination of rebuilding projects. |
| $1,680,999.33 | Greater St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church | This grant will provide federal funding to repair the church’s South Campus building in Lake Charles, including fixing the roof, interior damage, and building systems following Hurricane Laura. |
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