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Find similar grantsLocal Government Assistance Program (LGAP) is sponsored by Louisiana Office of Community Development-Local Government Assistance. The Louisiana Government Assistance Program (LGAP) provides funding to fill gaps where federal or other state funds are unavailable for high-priority needs of local governments.
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Local Government Assistance Program - Louisiana Division of Administration Local Government Assistance Program Local Government Assistance Program The FY 2025-2026 per parish allocation is $60,000. The Office of Community Development has developed guidelines for the use of these funds which will allow local governments to apply for assistance for various community projects.
The Administrative Rules for LGAP were published in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act in January 2020. Applications will be accepted from November 3, 2025 through February 28, 2026. All municipalities and parishes within the state of Louisiana that are identified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as non-entitlement communities are eligible to apply for assistance.
Fire protection, sewer, water, renovations to essential governmental buildings, police protection, land acquisition, demolition, equipment, roads, drainage, and reasonable engineering costs (10% of grant award for basic engineering services if associated with construction and 3% for inspection services) are eligible for assistance under this program.
Previously incurred debt, improvements to private property, on-going salaries, overtime for government employees, administration, engineering-only or planning-only projects are not eligible activities under this program. Projects intended for “recreational use” such as playground equipment, or park benches/trash receptacles are not eligible.
Maximum grant ceiling amounts are based on the following population ranges: Villages (1-999) up to $25,000. Towns (1,000-4,999) up to $35,000. Cities (5,000-35,000) up to $50,000.
Parishes up to $100,000. (If a parish’s incorporated communities’ combined maximum ceiling amounts are less than the allocation for the entire parish area, the parish can then apply for more than $100,000.) Projects cannot begin until there is a signed contract in place between the awarded local government and the Office of Community Development.
Funds will only be reimbursed to the local government once invoices related to the project are submitted for approval by OCD. All applications will require a resolution of support from the Local Government Agency and a letter of support from the State Senator and the State Representative representing the project area.
Click here for the Administrative Rules for LGAP published in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act in January 2020. Applications, except for emergencies, will only be accepted through the online portal. The link to the portal and user access form can be found on the Application and Forms page.
All forms for this program can be found under Application and Forms . 1201 N. Third St.
Suite 7-210
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: All municipalities and parishes in Louisiana are eligible, with the exception of HUD entitlement cities: Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Bossier City, Kenner, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, New Orleans, and Shreveport. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $25,000 for Villages (pop. 1-999); Up to $35,000 for Towns (pop. 1,000-4,999); Up to $50,000 for Cities (pop. 5,000-35,000); Up to $100,000 for Parishes (Parishes may apply for more than $100,000 if incorporated communities' combined maximum ceiling amounts are less than the allocation for the entire parish area). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) is funded by Louisiana Office of Community Development-Local Government Assistance. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Louisiana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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