Press Release

For Immediate Release

REMINDER: LWI Regional Workshops for Funding Opportunities

Workshops focused on state, federal grant programs

Date:Oct 22, 2024

The Louisiana Watershed Initiative is hosting virtual workshops on potential or upcoming state and federal funding opportunities for flood resilience projects. Each workshop focuses on certain funding opportunities, providing an overview of the requirements and guidance for developing grant applications.

The workshops aim to support local and regional entities in identifying and securing funding for projects that align with LWI’s long-term resilience goals. Participants can ask questions and discuss project ideas.

See the workshop schedule below and visit the LWI calendar to access workshop links. For more details or to sign up for a workshop, email kathleen.lunn@arcadis.com. No registration is required.

Date

Workshop Discussion

2:00 p.m. Oct. 23

NWF Coastal Zone Management Habitat Protection and Restoration
LDWF Aquatic Connectivity Team

2:00 p.m. Nov. 13

NFWF National Coastal Resilience Fund
NOAA Climate Resilience Regional Challenge

2:00 p.m. Dec. 4

Non-State Entity Capital Outlay
Statewide Flood Control Program