LAC 13:III.501. Purpose and Scope

A. The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance to public port authorities for capital projects which improve or maintain waterborne commerce and intermodal port infrastructure. Under this program, the Department of Economic Development (DED) is authorized to accept and review applications from eligible port authorities for project assistance. Upon favorable evaluation and prioritization of individual projects by DED's review committee, recommendations may be made to the Secretary of Economic Development for funding qualified projects.