American Rescue Plan
Louisiana State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
Water Sector Program
Pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act, Louisiana has allocated $300 million to the Water Sector Program, established by R.S. 39:100.56, from the state's allocation of ARP funding from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund. The program was established to provide grant funding for repairs, improvements and consolidation of community water and sewer systems around the state.
Water Sector Program Application Portal
RFP for Rate Study of Water and Sewer Systems
Grants Awarded
Water Sector Program Applicants Approved by JLCB in January Meeting
HB2 Projects Approved by JLCB in December Meeting
Round 1
Water Sector Program Guideline Guidance Round 1 (10/11/21)
Water Sector Program Presentation Round 1
Round 2
10/4/23 Grant Implementation Workshop Registration
Grant Implementation Workshop Recording
WSC Additional Sewer and Water Funding Recommendations Approved at 1-19-23 Meeting
WSC Recommendations Approved at 12-12-22 Meeting and Approved by JLCB at 12-15-22 Meeting: Water Sewer
Water Sector Awards - Round 2 Additional Awards.
DOA Funding Recommendations to the Water Sector Commission for Sewer and Water
Water Sector Program Guideline Guidance Round 2 (6/2/22)
Water Sector Program Application Workshop Round 2 Presentation June 16, 2022
Procurement for Professional Services Training Slides(6/8/22)
Procurement for Professional Services Training
Procurement Technical Assistance Q&A Sessions will also be held June 15, June 22, and June 29 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. for additional assistance.
Please click the link below to join the Q&A Sessions:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87654703303?pwd=V0g5ck5xdDFxNFNMQWVFeXVYb091dz09
Passcode: sF14ey
Or Telephone:
US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799
Webinar ID: 876 5470 3303
Passcode: 579431
List of Items Needed to Complete Application – Round 2
Quick Start Guide for Getting a Unique Entity ID (SAM)
Implementation
Federal Procurement for Construction/Materials
Water Sector Program Implementation Workshop
Implementation Workshop Slides
Relevant Documents
Process for Consideration of Additional Funding Requests
Water Sector Program Portal User Access Form
Instructions for Water Sector Program Portal User Access Form
US Treasury Overview of Final Rule
Act 410 of the 2021 Regular Legislative Session
Non-Entitlement Units of Local Governments
As part of the American Rescue Plan Act, Louisiana has been allocated more than $315 million from the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund for distribution to NEUs within the state. The state is required to distribute a proportional amount to each applicant NEU based on its population. Visit the application portal for more information about this program.
