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New Orleans Mayor Landrieu joins Wells Fargo, NeighborWorks America and Hope Enterprise to announce...

NEW ORLEANS - January 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Wells Fargo, NeighborWorks America® and Hope Enterprise Corporation today joined Mayor Mitch Landrieu to announce the New Orleans NeighborhoodLIFT® program, an initiative offering $5.15 million from Wells Fargo to boost homeownership and strengthen neighborhoods in the city’s low- and moderate-income areas. The NeighborhoodLIFT® program complements the city’s coordinated development strategy to bring investment into all areas of New Orleans.

HUD APPROVES DISASTER RECOVERY PLANS IN LOUISIANA

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today approved several disaster recovery plans throughout the State of Louisiana totaling $91.7 million to help local communities to recover from Hurricane Isaac in August of 2012. These disaster plans will rely on grants provided earlier this year through HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.

St. Bernard Parish Continues Rebuilding Key Infrastructure with Additional FEMA Grants

EW ORLEANS - June 20, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently announced nearly $13.6 million in additional funding to repair sewage systems, canal crossings and roads in St. Bernard Parish damaged by Hurricane Katrina.

Rep. Richmond Announces $37 Million in Recovery Grants

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) announced over $37 million in federal grants to repair damage related to Hurricanes Katrina and Isaac. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced grants that will be directed to St. John the Baptist, Jefferson and Orleans Parishes

FEMA Grants Additional $1.2 Million to Rebuild Louisiana State University School of Dentistry Physical...

NEW ORLEANS - April 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently announced an additional $1.2 million in recovery aid to Louisiana Facility Planning and Control to rebuild the physical plant at the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, including mitigation measures to help prevent damage from future storms.

Rep. Richmond and Sen. Landrieu Announce Nearly $107M In Isaac Recovery Grants

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., and U.S. Rep. Cedric Richmond, D-La., today announced nearly $107 million in recovery grants for areas in Louisiana hit hard by Hurricane Isaac. These funds are through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and are available because of the Sandy Supplemental funding legislation that passed earlier this year. In her role as chair of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, Sen. Landrieu ensured that the legislation would fund recovery efforts from disasters other than just Hurricane Sandy, including Hurricane Isaac, and that it include robust CDBG fundin

FEMA Obligates Nearly $3.3 Million to Louisiana Department of Public Safety for Hurricane Isaac...

BATON ROUGE, LA - January 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Louisiana Department of Public Safety will receive a nearly $3.3 million federal grant to reimburse the costs it incurred to provide measures to save lives and property before, during and after Hurricane Isaac, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said Thursday

HURRICANE SURVIVORS HAVE CHOICES WITH RECOVERY GRANTS

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 12, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- “What can I purchase with disaster assistance money?” That question is being asked by many Louisiana Hurricane Isaac survivors who have received grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Governor Jindal Issues Executive Order for Homeowner Protections in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

BATON ROUGE, LA - August 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Bobby Jindal issued an Executive Order today detailing homeowner protections for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

HUD PROGRAM BRINGS SENIORS BACK HOME TO NEW ORLEANS

WASHINGTON, DC - March 26, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Thanks to a little-known federal program, 46 low-income seniors who were displaced by Hurricane Katrina received a grand welcome home celebration today in New Orleans at the Terraces on Tulane senior housing community that will ultimately house 200 families

Rep. Melancon Announces $8.7 Million Recovery Investment for St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Charlie Melancon (LA-03) announced today that the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office has been awarded $8,742,938.22 in federal reimbursement grants. This investment, funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will reimburse the sheriff’s office for utility costs for their temporary housing facilities incurred from July 2008 through August 2009. Storm surge and flooding from Hurricane Katrina caused such extensive damage to St. Bernard Parish that the sheriff’s office has been providing temporary housing facilities since the storm for essential law enforcement personnel as the community continues to rebuild

Governor Jindal Awards $110,000 in Grants to Richland Parish

RAYVILLE, LA - December 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Governor Bobby Jindal awarded four grants totaling $110,000 to Richland Parish that will go towards infrastructure improvements. Governor Jindal awarded the funds to local officials in a ceremonial check presentation during an event in Rayville.

Landrieu, Melancon Announce $17.4M Investment For Affordable Housing In Louisiana

Grants will help create jobs and strengthen communities throughout Louisiana. WASHINGTON, DC - September 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- United States Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., and U.S. Representative Charlie Melancon, D-La-03, today announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $9.9 million in grants to communities throughout Louisiana, and an additional $7.48 million to the State of Louisiana

Governor Jindal Awards over $7 Million in Grants to St. Martin Parish

ST. MARTINVILLE, LA - September 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Governor Bobby Jindal awarded five grants totaling $7,259,604 to St. Martin Parish that will go toward hurricane recovery, hazard mitigation and infrastructure improvements. Governor Jindal awarded the funds to local officials in a ceremonial check presentation during a townhall meeting in St. Martinville as part of his “Louisiana Working Tour.”

Governor Jindal Awards Over $8.7 Million in Grants to St. John the Baptist Parish

LAPLACE, LA - August 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Bobby Jindal awarded three grants totaling $8,748,292 to St. John the Baptist Parish that will go towards hurricane recovery efforts, hazard mitigation and infrastructure improvements. Governor Jindal awarded the funds to local officials in a ceremonial check presentation during an address to the River Region Chamber of Commerce as part of his "Louisiana Working Tour."

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T & I Committee Passes Graves’ Legislation to Improve Disaster Recovery

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure advanced a slate of bills today, including a bipartisan disaster relief bill authored by Reps. Garret Graves (LA-6) and Stacey Plaskett (D-V.I.). The legislation, H.R. 1311 is designed to help communities recover from disasters and increase disaster program transparency and oversight