FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds provided to parishes, then distributed to individuals, also have a 25 percent cost-share, but it is the individual who is responsible for payment.
The state allocated $2,714,277 to assist low-to-moderate income residents who qualify for HMGP funds but cannot afford to pay the cost-share.
The parishes identified with Isaac funded HMGP elevation programs and their initial allocations are as follows:
Parish Current Allocation
- Livingston $450,000.00
- Terrebonne $578,152.86
- Washington $240,000.00
- Tangipahoa $450,000.00
- TBD $996,124.14
Total $2,714,277
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