CIF Grant Boosts Infrastructure Projects in Northeast Louisiana

On February 8, 2024, the Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF) grant recipients met with North Delta employees, Tracy Ausberry and Jacqualine Closure. They discussed the next steps for the CIF, which is run by the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) and funds community and regional projects.

The CIF mainly supports Basic Public Infrastructure, Transportation Infrastructure, and flood control projects. Its investments aim to create jobs, encourage regional cooperation, and build partnerships for funding within communities. This strategy helps the CIF make a difference at the local level and contribute to regional development.

In 2023, the CIF grant program awarded three projects from Northeast Louisiana. These projects were chosen for their potential to improve the region's infrastructure and economy. The grants will help implement these projects and bring benefits to the communities.

One of the recipients was the Columbia Port Rail Spur Construction project in Columbia, Louisiana. The project received over $1 million to build a rail spur to improve rail service at the Port of Columbia. This is expected to increase the port's connectivity and efficiency.

The other two recipients were the Fontana Road Improvements project in Monroe, Louisiana, and the Hodge South First Street Improvements project in Hodge, Louisiana. The former received over $2.4 million to widen and improve a nearly one-mile stretch of road, while the latter got more than $752,000 to extend and overlay First Street. These projects will improve transportation infrastructure in their areas and contribute to the development of Northeast Louisiana.

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