The Louisiana Office of Community Development is currently inviting the public to weigh in on a significant amendment to an action plan. This amendment concerns the allocation of $3.1 billion in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funding, earmarked for the devastation wrought by Hurricanes Laura, Delta, and Ida, as well as the severe storms of May 2021. Folks have until 5 p.m. March 28 to submit their comments, with the formal 30-day period kicking off on Feb. 26, according to the Louisiana Office of Community Development.
Contained in the amendment, nicknamed the 2020-21 Storms APA 6, are proposed changes that speak to numerous programs critical to rebuilding and recovery efforts. These include, but don't limit to, budget modifications for administration and narrative revisions for two pivotal programs. Eyeing change amid the ruins left by nature's fury, the state is tweaking figures for the Restore Louisiana Homeowner Program, Interim Housing Assistance, and several other initiatives designed to facilitate a bounceback for impacted communities, as reported by the Louisiana Office of Community Development.
The proposed amendment outlines how funds will be shared among ongoing programs. This includes increasing support for recovery efforts like Housing Buyouts and the Small Business Loan and Grant Program, which are key to helping different groups rebuild. The changes to the Resilient Mixed Inhttps://www.doa.la.gov/media/ke2mvr5t/02-26-2025-2020-21-storms-apa-6-news-release-final-revised.pdfcome Gap Funding Program aim to strengthen the economic diversity of communities as they recover, as per the Louisiana Office of Community Development.
The state has posted the draft of the amendment online for anyone interested in sharing their thoughts. Comments can be submitted electronically or by mail. This is an opportunity for everyone in Louisiana to help shape the future. Full details on how to submit comments are in the Louisiana Office of Community Development announcement. The deadline to submit is March 28, so make sure to have your say before then.
