Louisiana Parishes Unlock More Rebuild Funding Now
Published Date: 5/6/2026
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Summary
Louisiana’s disaster declaration just got an upgrade! Eight parishes now qualify for permanent repair work after the February 2026 disaster, adding to the help they already got for cleanup and emergency aid. This means more federal money and support are on the way to rebuild and recover faster.
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Eight Louisiana Parishes Added for Permanent Work
The major disaster declaration for Louisiana (declared February 18, 2026) was amended on March 4, 2026 to include permanent work (Categories C–G) for Bienville, De Soto, East Carroll, Franklin, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, and West Carroll Parishes. These parishes were already designated for debris removal and emergency protective measures (Categories A and B); the amendment adds eligibility for permanent recovery work under the declaration.
Federal Disaster Programs Available for Drawing Funds
For this disaster, FEMA designated specific Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers to be used for reporting and drawing funds, including: 97.030 Community Disaster Loans; 97.031 Cora Brown Fund; 97.032 Crisis Counseling; 97.033 Disaster Legal Services; 97.034 Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046 Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048 Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households; 97.049 Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050 Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households--Other Needs; 97.036 Disaster Grants--Public Assistance; and 97.039 Hazard Mitigation Grant. These programs are available in connection with the declared disaster for the State of Louisiana.
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