Higgins Announces Additional $27M for Hurricane Recovery Projects in South Louisiana

Apr 24, 2026 | Media, Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced the approval of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding for five additional projects in Louisiana's 3rd District, totaling $27,421,264.33. The reimbursements to local government and non-profit entities add to the over $5 billion in previously announced recovery funds and cover damages incurred due to the impact of Hurricanes in the area.

Rep. Higgins said, "DHS Secretary Mullin is a friend, and he is working with President Trump to ensure that communities in South Louisiana are properly looked after. My office will continue to work side by side with our federal partners to ensure necessary resources are delivered."

Much of our official Congressional work to advance recovery projects occurs behind the scenes. Funding finalization and the associated formal announcement are the result of sustained efforts over many months with FEMA and state and local stakeholders. All funding will be delivered to the State of Louisiana. The state is responsible for disbursing the funds to each sub-recipient.

Below is a list of projects in Louisiana's Third Congressional District for which FEMA grants were recently approved.

• $1,853,281.43 for The Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles for management costs related to Hurricane Laura.
• $1,680,999.33 for Greater St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church for repairs to its south campus building due to damages inflicted by Hurricane Laura.
• $8,739,019.93 for Lafourche Parish School Board for permanent repairs to South Lafourche High School due to damages inflicted by Hurricane Ida.
• $10,139,852.34 for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux for repairs to Vandebilt Catholic High School due to damages inflicted by Hurricane Ida.
• $5,008,111.30 for Terrebonne Parish for repairs to public buildings and infrastructure due to damages inflicted by Hurricane Ida.