FY 2027 Community Projects
Projects are listed by bill and in alphabetical order by the intended recipient.
Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration
Project Name: Richland Parish Fire District Pumper Modernization Project
Intended Recipient: Richland Parish Police Jury
Intended Recipient Address: 35 Lynn Gayle Robertson Road, Rayville, LA 71291
Requested Amount: $720,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to replace an outdated and unsafe fire pumper truck for Richland Parish Fire District #3 in Richland Parish, Louisiana. The new commercial pumper will improve emergency response capacity, firefighter safety, and fire protection coverage across the district’s large rural service area. Richland Parish Fire District #3 currently relies on aging apparatus, including equipment dating back to the 1970s and 1990s, which increases response times and limits operational effectiveness. This project is a good use of taxpayer funding because it will strengthen public safety in a rapidly growing rural parish and improve the fire district’s ability to respond to emergencies involving residents, agricultural operations, and new industrial development.
Project Name: Hardened Storage Facility for Disaster Preparedness Project
Intended Recipient: St. Helena Parish Police Jury
Intended Recipient Address: 17391 Hwy 43, Greensburg, LA 70441
Requested Amount: $1,500,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to design and construct a hardened warehouse facility in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana, for the storage of emergency response supplies, including food, water, medical materials, and other disaster response equipment. The facility would allow the parish to safely store and pre-position essential supplies provided by the Louisiana National Guard and other agencies in advance of hurricanes and other disasters, addressing current limitations caused by the parish’s lack of adequate storage infrastructure. Located adjacent to a planned FEMA-funded Safe Room and near the parish’s Public Works facility, the project would create a centralized campus for emergency management and response operations. This project is a good use of taxpayer funding because it will strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience in a rural parish, reduce logistical strain on state resources, and enable faster delivery of supplies to residents following a disaster.
Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Project Name: Avoyelles Communications Center Technology and Equipment Modernization Project
Intended Recipient: Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office
Intended Recipient Address: 675 Government Street, Marksville, LA 71351
Requested Amount: $1,020,000
Project Description: The funds would be utilized to procure a comprehensive Computer-Aided Dispatch and Records Management System, along with the required server hardware to be installed at the Avoyelles Communications Center in Mansura, Louisiana. This project guarantees seamless communication between multiple responding agencies during critical incidents, enhancing the overall safety of the public and first responders. This project represents a highly responsible and efficient use of taxpayer funding because it directly aids in the preservation of life and property. By centralizing this technology upgrade, this project will exponentially benefit every municipality, agency, and citizen within Avoyelles Parish.
Project Name: Rural and Small Town Law Enforcement Technology & Equipment Modernization Project
Intended Recipient: Capital District Law Enforcement Planning Council
Intended Recipient Address: 1406 South Range Avenue, Suite 5, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Requested Amount: $1,560,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to purchase fully outfitted police cruisers as well as upgraded law enforcement equipment and technology for 26 small and rural law enforcement agencies across 10 parishes. This funding would provide essential safety resources to police departments across the following cities, towns, and villages: Addis, Albany, Amite, Baker, Bogalusa, Central, Clinton, Denham Springs, Franklinton, French Settlement, Gonzales, Independence, Jackson, Livingston, Montpelier, Port Allen, Port Vincent, Ponchatoula, Plaquemine, Roseland, St. Francisville, St. Gabriel, Springfield, Tickfaw, Walker, and Zachary. This project is a good use of taxpayer funding because it will ensure law enforcement has access to reliable and safe equipment so they can maintain the highest standard to meet the expectations and daily calls of service within rural communities.
Project Name: Law Enforcement Assistance, Training and Equipment Modernization Program Project
Intended Recipient: Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association
Intended Recipient Address: 1175 Nicholson Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Requested Amount: $1,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to purchase a law enforcement vehicle to transport the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association’s mobile command unit during emergencies as well as software upgrades to update officer training modules so Louisiana law enforcement officers can respond effectively to rapidly evolving situations. This project is a prudent use of taxpayer funds because it strengthens public safety, ensures rapid response capabilities across the state, and equips officers with the knowledge and tools to protect and serve their communities at the highest standards.
Project Name: Market Ready Rice: Quality Standards that Strengthen Louisiana’s Competitiveness Project
Intended Recipient: Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
Intended Recipient Address: 101 J. Norman Efferson Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Requested Amount: $5,150,000
Project Description: The project will create a statewide, industry ready, measurement and verification system to improve rice quality throughout Louisiana. The funds will be used to acquire scientific equipment to support standards development, provide independent validation services for benchmarking, and implement minor facility improvements to ensure optimal equipment installation and full utilization. This project is a good use of taxpayer funds because it creates much needed industry standards that will benefit the entire Louisiana rice supply chain from grower to miller to consumer. This project will create a stronger platform for rural economic growth and ultimately help Louisiana’s agricultural industry compete more effectively in the global marketplace.
Project Name: Law Enforcement Equipment Modernization Project
Intended Recipient: North Delta Law Enforcement Planning District
Intended Recipient Address: 6556 Main Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295
Requested Amount: $2,000,000
Project Description: The funds would be utilized to purchase a total of 33 fully outfitted police cruisers and law enforcement equipment including upgraded radios and radar for law enforcement agencies across 11 parishes. This funding would benefit Sheriffs’ Offices in Caldwell Parish, East Carroll Parish, Franklin Parish, Jackson Parish, Madison Parish, Morehouse Parish, Ouachita Parish, Richland Parish, Tensas Parish, Union Parish, and West Carroll Parish. This project is a good use of taxpayer funds because it ensures law enforcement agencies have safe, reliable, and properly maintained vehicles and equipment to respond effectively to calls for service across large, rural areas.
Project Name: Expansion of Water Quality Monitoring and Research Project
Intended Recipient: Southeastern Louisiana University
Intended Recipient Address: 500 W. University Avenue, Hammond, LA 70402
Requested Amount: $2,500,000
Project Description: The funds would be utilized to purchase scientific equipment, make minor improvements to existing laboratory space to house the equipment, acquire a backup power source, and support two post-doctoral researcher positions. This project also seeks to assist in cleanup efforts at ongoing environmental incident sites, particularly the Smitty’s Fire Supply explosion in Roseland, LA and the environmental impact of the contaminants in the Tangipahoa River and throughout the surrounding community. This project is a good use of taxpayer funds because it expands Southeastern Louisiana University’s Center for Environmental Research (CER) capacity to monitor a wide range of harmful environmental contaminants in-house and invest in the state’s ability to monitor and protect water quality and public health.
Project Name: Warhawk Disaster Response Training & Innovation Center Project
Intended Recipient: University of Louisiana Monroe
Intended Recipient Address: 700 University Avenue, Monroe, LA 71209
Requested Amount: $5,000,000
Project Description: The project will create a technology-enabled applied research environment dedicated to improving disaster preparedness, emergency coordination, and response systems in disaster-prone regions of the United States. The funds will be used to acquire scientific equipment including advanced simulation platforms, data analytics tools, and high-performance computing capabilities. This request represents responsible use of taxpayer funding because it supports the development and evaluation of technologies and operational practices that improve disaster response. By advancing applied research, strengthening STEM education, and improving coordination among emergency response systems, the project will contribute to safer communities, more resilient infrastructure, and more effective disaster preparedness across the state and region.
Subcommittee on Homeland Security
Project Name: Livingston Parish Emergency Operations Center Project
Intended Recipient: Livingston Parish Government
Intended Recipient Address: 20355 Government Blvd., Suite E, Livingston, LA 70754
Requested Amount: $3,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to construct an emergency operations center where all necessary management agencies and critical first responders can come together in preparation, during, and in the aftermath of an emergency or disaster. This project is a good use of taxpayer funding because building a permanent facility will help the community’s first responders mitigate the impact of emergencies and ensure a swift recovery, reducing response times and ultimately playing a key role in safeguarding the citizens.
Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Project Name: Monroe Water System Reliability and Modernization Project
Intended Recipient: City of Monroe
Intended Recipient Address: 802 North 21st Street, Monroe, LA 71201
Requested Amount: $5,600,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to implement the Monroe Water System Reliability and Modernization Project in Monroe, Louisiana, including the replacement of aging water meters with advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) capable of real-time monitoring, leak detection, and remote system management. This project will improve water reliability and safety for residents, businesses, and essential community services. This is a good use of taxpayer funding because it will protect public health, reduce water loss, lower long-term maintenance costs, and strengthen the efficiency and resilience of Monroe’s municipal water system while supporting modern, reliable drinking water infrastructure.
Project Name: Tallulah Water Plant Rehabilitation Project
Intended Recipient: City of Tallulah
Intended Recipient Address: 204 North Cedar Street, Tallulah, LA 71282
Requested Amount: $2,100,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to rehabilitate the Tallulah Water Plant in Tallulah, Louisiana, including the installation of a backup generator and replacement of aging clear wells that are critical to the drinking water treatment system. These upgrades will bring the facility into compliance with state requirements for backup power and address infrastructure deficiencies that have contributed to an administrative order issued following a state of emergency in February 2025. This project is a good use of taxpayer funding because it will improve the reliability and safety of drinking water service for nearly 7,000 residents and more than 2,800 homes and businesses in Tallulah, strengthen disaster resilience, and prevent costly system failures in a rural community with limited resources to address critical infrastructure needs.
Project Name: Oak Grove Sewer System Improvements Project
Intended Recipient: Town of Oak Grove
Intended Recipient Address: 407 East Main Street, Oak Grove, LA 71263
Requested Amount: $2,300,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to rehabilitate aging and deteriorating sanitary sewer infrastructure in Oak Grove, Louisiana, including repairs and replacements of damaged sewer lines using targeted point repairs and pipe-bursting technology. This project will improve wastewater reliability and safety for residential neighborhoods and critical community facilities, including West Carroll Memorial Hospital, a major regional healthcare provider. This is a good use of taxpayer funding because it will protect public health, prevent sewage overflows, safeguard local groundwater and soil, reduce costly emergency repairs, and strengthen essential wastewater services in a rural, low-to-moderate income community.
Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
Project Name: Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at Franklin Medical Center Project
Intended Recipient: Franklin Medical Center
Intended Recipient Address: 2106 Loop Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295
Requested Amount: $4,463,700
Project Description: The funding would be used to construct a dedicated healthcare facility in Winnsboro, Louisiana, to house the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center and expand cancer treatment services for residents of Franklin Parish and surrounding rural communities. Through an existing partnership with Franklin Medical Center, patients currently have access to medical oncology, hematology, infusion therapy, laboratory services, and oncology pharmacy support. The new facility would include expanded clinical space and specialized infrastructure to support advanced cancer treatment technologies. These improvements would allow patients to receive advanced diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy locally rather than traveling long distances for care. This project is a good use of taxpayer funding because it will expand access to life-saving cancer treatment, reduce travel burdens for rural patients, and strengthen healthcare infrastructure across Northeast Louisiana.
Project Name: Hardtner Medical Center Infrastructure and Renovation Project
Intended Recipient: LaSalle Parish Hospital District #1-Hardtner Medical Center
Intended Recipient Address: 1102 North Pine Road, Urania, LA 71840
Requested Amount: $1,430,000
Project Description: This project would fund critical infrastructure upgrades at Hardtner Medical Center, including the installation of two modern emergency generators and the replacement of the hospital’s aging roof system. The new generators will ensure the hospital can maintain full operations during power outages, severe weather, or regional disasters, times when rural communities rely most on their local healthcare providers. Replacing the deteriorating roof will protect sensitive medical equipment, prevent water damage, and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff. This project represents responsible use of taxpayer funds because it strengthens the resilience of a Critical Access Hospital serving rural residents in LaSalle Parish, safeguards access to essential healthcare services, and prevents higher long-term costs associated with emergency repairs and service disruptions.
Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Project Name: Caldwell Parish Comprehensive Road Rehabilitation for Economic Development Project
Intended Recipient: Caldwell Parish Police Jury
Intended Recipient Address: 201 Main Street, Suite 5, Columbia, LA 71418
Requested Amount: $5,700,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to widen and reconstruct with asphalt overlay critical parish roads in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, improving connections between industrial sites and U.S. Highway 165 to support large-scale economic development. Current road conditions, including narrow lanes and insufficient load-bearing capacity, limit the Parish's ability to support timber freight and attract new industrial investment as the region grows. By improving access to industrial sites, this project increases site readiness, supports existing timber operations, and creates a foundation for long-term job growth. This project represents a responsible use of taxpayer dollars because it addresses critical infrastructure needs a rural parish with a limited local tax base cannot fund independently, while directly supporting private-sector job creation and long-term economic stability.
Project Name: University Lakes Trails Project
Intended Recipient: City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge
Intended Recipient Address: 222 St. Louis Street, 8th Floor, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Requested Amount: $5,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to overhaul dangerous road segments near University Lake in Baton Rouge by adding protected paths, upgraded lighting, and safer intersections. This area has seen 236 accidents and one fatality in just three years, proving that the current infrastructure is a major public safety risk. By completing these trails, the project connects LSU to the I-10 Greenway and finalizes the transportation side of the $100 million University Lakes Restoration. This project represents a responsible use of taxpayer funds because it fixes a documented safety hazard for motorists and pedestrians, reduces the government's liability for accidents, and finishes a high-priority project that has already seen massive state and local investment.
Project Name: Columbia Port Commission Rail Expansion Project, Phase II Project
Intended Recipient: Columbia Port Commission
Intended Recipient Address: 212 Jackson Street, Columbia, LA 71418
Requested Amount: $5,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to complete Phase II of the Rail Expansion Project at the Port of Columbia, Louisiana, including the construction of rail spur track and dedicated loading and laydown areas. These upgrades will transform the Port into a multimodal facility, addressing infrastructure deficiencies that currently limit freight velocity and increase mainline congestion. This investment provides critical multimodal access in response to structural concerns at the Columbia Lock & Dam on the Ouachita River, while improving safety by reducing heavy truck traffic on regional highways. This project represents a responsible use of taxpayer funds because it ensures that prior state investments achieve full economic return and strengthens national freight network efficiency in a historically disadvantaged rural region.
Project Name: Ouachita Parish Vancil Road Interchange and Improvement Project
Intended Recipient: Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
Intended Recipient Address: 1201 Capitol Access Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Requested Amount: $7,500,000
Project Description: The funding would be used for the Vancil Road Interchange and Improvement Project in West Monroe, Louisiana, including the construction of a new interchange at Interstate 20, a roundabout at U.S. Highway 80, and the modernization of surrounding roadway. These upgrades will address infrastructure deficiencies that currently cause significant congestion and safety concerns near West Ridge Middle School and growing commercial areas. This investment will strengthen regional mobility and support continued economic development by providing a safer, more efficient connection to a primary interstate corridor. This project represents a responsible use of taxpayer funds because it preserves a federally recognized transportation asset, directly reduces travel times for local residents, and addresses growth before the existing roads become over-congested and unsafe.
Project Name: General Aviation Improvements at John H. Hooks, Jr. Memorial Airport (M79) Project
Intended Recipient: Town of Rayville
Intended Recipient Address: 109 Benedette Street, Rayville, LA 71269
Requested Amount: $3,795,750
Project Description: The funding would be used to improve general aviation infrastructure at the John H. Hooks, Jr. Memorial Airport in Rayville, Louisiana, including pavement rehabilitation, the construction of an ADA-compliant terminal, apron expansion, and the installation of a self-service fuel farm. These upgrades will address critical deficiencies that limit the airport’s operational efficiency and safety. This investment will strengthen disaster resilience and emergency medical response capabilities while supporting the regional agricultural industry and ensuring the airport remains compliant with federal safety standards. This project represents responsible use of taxpayer funds because it preserves a federally recognized aviation asset, directly reduces emergency response times, and prevents the costly total reconstruction of deteriorating airfield pavements.