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Planning Organizations

 

Louisiana Recovery Authority
The mission of the Louisiana Recovery Authority is to ensure that Louisiana rebuilds safer, stronger and smarter than before.
http://www.lra.louisiana.gov/index.html

 

Center for Planning Excellence
Center for Planning Excellence seeks to engage and educate South Louisiana on the best planning practices to build upon the area's unique traditions.
http://www.planningexcellence.org/home.html

 

Regional Planning Commission of New Orleans
RPC is the legal entity whose mission is to promote the general welfare and prosperity of the entire region by harmonizing the activities of federal, state, parish, municipal and other governmental agencies in the region.
http://www.norpc.org/index.html

 

Federal/State Agencies

 

Arts, National Endowment (NEA)
The NEA promotes the continued vitality and excellence of the arts and awards grants to art groups and other non-profit organizations.
www.arts.gov
webmgr@arts.endow.gov

 

Community Development, Louisiana Office of - State Grants Management Section
The State Grants Management Section (SGMS) was created to research numerous federal and foundation sources in order to find funding opportunities available to state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations.
http://www.doa.louisiana.gov/cdbg/SGMShome.htm

 

Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
The CDBG program provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitled communities to carry out a wide range of community development activities directed toward neighborhood revitalization, economic development and improved community facilities and services.
www.dod.louisiana.gov/cdbg/cdbg.htm

 

Culture, Recreation and Tourism, Department of
The Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism seeks to provide easy access to the use and enjoyment of Louisiana culture, heritage, and natural scenic beauty.
www.crt.state.la.us

 

Economic Development Administration (EDA)
The EDA aids in generating new jobs, protecting existing jobs, and stimulating commercial and industrial growth in economically distressed areas  through public works grants, loan guarantees to industrial and commercial firms, technical assistance and planning grants.
www.eda.gov
www.louisianaforward.com

 

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The EPA monitors and controls all forms of pollution in coordination and cooperation with local and state governments.
www.epa.gov
www.epa.gov/region06/
www.deq.state.la.us

 

Fire Administration (USFA)
The USFA, a directorate within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is the national leader in fire safety and prevention, supporting efforts of local communities to reduce the number of fires and deaths.
www.usfa.fema.gov

 

Flooding
Federal Assistance may be available to flood victims through loans and grants. Emergency loans are made to eligible businesses, farmers, ranchers, and aquaculture operators for losses arising from natural disasters.
www.fema.gov

 

Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness
http://www.loep.state.la.us

 

Housing
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) was established as part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help families become homeowners and to facilitate the construction and rehabilitation of rental units.
www.hud.gov

 

Justice, U.S. Department of (DOJ)
The Department of Justice represents the federal government in court, investigates and enforces federal laws, administers the federal prison and parole system, advises the President and the executive branch on legal issues and assists state and local law enforcement organizations.
www.usdoj.gov

 

Louisiana Recovery Authority
The Louisiana Recovery Authority was created in the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita to coordinate across jurisdictions, support community recovery and resurgence, and ensure integrity and effectiveness.
www.lra.louisiana.gov/

 

Rural Development
The RDA provides assistance to rural communities through technical assistance and credit programs for rural community facilities, water and waste systems, and business and industry.
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov
www.ldi.state.la.us

 

Maps and Geographic Information Systems

 

National Atlas of the United States of America
Design and explore interactive multimedia maps of the country's natural and socio-cultural landscapes. From the U.S. Geological Survey and its partners.
NationalAtlas.gov

Geography Network
Global community of data providers committed to making geographic content available and easy to publish online. Offers maps, satellite images, and demographic data.
www.geographynetwork.com
 
Gis.com
Introduction to geography and GIS. GIS.com shows how different industries use GIS, what type of employment opportunities GIS offers
www.gis.com

 

Geospatial Data Gateway - USDA
The Geospatial Data Gateway provides One Stop Shopping for natural resources or environmental data at anytime, from anywhere, to anyone.
http://datagateway.nrcs.usda.gov/

 

Rural Indicators Map Machine - USDA
The Rural Indicators Map Machine is an Internet-based mapping utility that provides a visualization of indicators for rural areas available from Economic Research Service.
http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/RuralMapMachine/

 

Google Earth
Google Earth combines the power of Google Search with satellite imagery, maps, terrain and 3D buildings to put the world's geographic information at your fingertips.
http://earth.google.com/

 

US Solar Atlas - National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Maps of solar radiation resources are available for several photovoltaic collector orientations in the United States. Some of the maps available are: PV Solar Radiation Maps, Direct Normal Solar Radiation Maps, Map of U.S. Solar Measurement Station Locations, and the United States Solar Atlas.
http://www.nrel.gov/gis/solar.html