LWI Funded Projects
Water is one of the most defining features of Louisiana’s landscape. Our state’s future depends on how we manage that landscape and effectively reduce flood risk throughout Louisiana. This is the goal of the Louisiana Watershed Initiative. Project funding was designed to prioritization of projects within the watershed. The project funding breakdown and current project awards can be viewed below.
| Programs | |
|---|---|
| Local and Regional Watershed Projects and Programs | $570,666,243 |
| State Projects and Programs | $327,757,590 |
| Non-Federal Cost Share Assistance | $96,988,107 |
| Watershed Monitoring, Mapping and Modeling | $145,670,040 |
| Administrative Cost | $48,556,680 |
| Watershed Policy, Planning, and Local Capacity Assistance | $24,278,340 |
| Total Allocation | $1,213,917,000 |
State Projects and Programs
Following the floods of 2016, the State identified numerous projects necessary for the immediate implementation of a more comprehensive flood mitigation strategy. In these cases, the state-through the LWI-awarded projects as selected through a non-competitive process for immediate implementation.
| Program Area | Allocation |
|---|---|
| State Projects and Programs | $327,757,590 |
Local and Regional Watershed Projects and Programs Funding Rounds
| Funding Description | Funding Level |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Funding | $100,000,000 |
| Design Support Program and Round 2 Funding | $200,000,000 |
| Round 3 Funding (2024 or Later) | $270,666,243 |
