City of Lafayette, LA
10/02/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/02/2025 08:59
LCG AWARDED KEEP LOUISIANA BEAUTIFUL GRANT FOR COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS
LCG AWARDED KEEP LOUISIANA BEAUTIFUL GRANT FOR COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS
Oct 2, 2025, 09:28 AM by Julianne Llewellyn
LAFAYETTE CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT AWARDED KEEP LOUISIANA BEAUTIFUL GRANT FOR COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS
Lafayette, LA - Lafayette Consolidated Government's Environmental Quality Division (EQ) and Keep Lafayette Beautiful have been awarded a $10,000 Beautification Grant from Keep Louisiana Beautiful and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. The funding will support two landscaping projects that highlight local art, native plants and community pride. The project spaces, Cajun Prairie Entryway and the Moncus Park entrance, are highly visible gateways that showcase Lafayette's culture and natural heritage while connecting to existing public art and trail systems. Planting is scheduled to begin Nov. 1, 2025.
The first project, known as the Cajun Prairie Entryway, will transform a median in the 3200 block of Louisiana Avenue. The space will feature planter boxes wrapped with local art, wildflowers, and native landscaping designed to showcase Acadiana's natural beauty.
The second project will enhance the Moncus Park entrance along the Hwy. 167 frontage in the 2900 block of Johnston Street. Native plants will be added in the roundabout near the park's entrance, and a formal landscape bed will be installed around the park's horse statue, a public art installation that connects to the Azalea Trail.
"This grant helps us invest in Lafayette's public spaces, blending conservation, art, and community stewardship," said Mayor-President Monique Boulet. "We're excited to create welcoming, sustainable landscapes that reflect our parish's culture and natural heritage."
The Keep Louisiana Beautiful Beautification Grant Program supports local efforts to reduce litter, enhance green spaces, and foster civic pride through community-led initiatives. Grant funds will cover plants, seeds, irrigation improvements, and installation materials for both projects, along with contracted labor for site preparation. At Moncus Park, the grant will also support the installation of a permanent Azalea Trail sign to replace the current temporary marker.
For more information about localized beautification efforts via Keep Lafayette Beautiful, visit lafayettela.gov/keeplafayettebeautiful.
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