Congressman Carter Showcases Millions in Funding for New Orleans East and the 9th Ward

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) celebrated 17 federal awards he has championed for New Orleans East and the 9^th Ward. Since his election to Congress, Congressman Carter has supported numerous federal investments for this vital part of Louisiana’s Second Congressional District. These grants focus on environmental justice, community and economic development, and building stronger, more resilient infrastructure. Congressman Carter has been instrumental in bringing home over $146 million in federal grants to these communities over the last three years.

“Before being elected Congressman, I spent a great deal of time listening to the needs of our communities as a state legislator and city councilman. Here in New Orleans East and the Lower 9th Ward, I heard about a lack of recreational activities and infrastructure investment, as well as a feeling that these areas were not prioritized for disaster recovery,” said Rep. Carter. “Today is just the beginning, these projects will require ongoing collaboration and commitment from every one of us. We have shown that working together makes incredible things possible.”

Congressman Carter secured $14 million through Community Project Funding (CPF) going to four unique projects in the East and 9th Ward that he selected over the last three federal fiscal years. These awards will implement a bridge across Hayne Boulevard to restore access to Lincoln Beach, multi-modal transportation and safety improvements along Morrison Road, improvements to the Sankofa Wetlands Park and Nature Trail, and a public athletic venue for the 9th Ward community.

He was joined by elected officials, community partners, and local advocates, including representatives from the City of New Orleans, New Orleans Regional Planning Commission, Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, Entergy New Orleans, The Water Institute, Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, Sankofa Community Development Corporation, 9^th Ward Stadium, Inc., KIPP New Orleans, and Lincoln Beach advocates.

Background:

Congressman Carter helped champion 17 unique federal awards that have benefited New Orleans East and the Lower 9^th Ward, besides other major awards to the City of New Orleans and the State of Louisiana that will support residents in these communities. These federal awards total up to $146 million of investments over the last three years.

• $4,116,279 CPF to City of New Orleans for the Lincoln Beach Access Bridge (FY 2024)

• $2,000,000 CPF to Sankofa Wetlands Project (FY 2023)

• $5,000,000 CPF to City of New Orleans for Morrison Road improvements (FY 2022)

• $3,000,000 CPF to 9th Ward Stadium, Inc. (FY 2022)

• $1,142,500 to Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

• $751,631 to City of New Orleans from Department of Transportation Safe Streets for All Program

• $8,000,000 to City of New Orleans from Department of Agriculture Forestry Urban and Community Forestry Program

• $269,000 to New Orleans Regional Planning Commissions from Federal Highway Administration Federal Lands Access Program

• $54,828,178 to Entergy New Orleans from Department of Energy Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships  Program

• $61,554,718 to City of New Orleans from Department of Transportation Neighborhood Access and Equity Program

• $1,400,000 to KIPP East from Environmental Protection Agency Clean School Bus Program

• $822,000 to Water Institute of the Gulf from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

• $888,793.27 to City of New Orleans for Bayou Bienvenue wetlands restoration from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

• $489,813 to City of New Orleans for Bayou Bievenue wetlands restoration from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

• $950,000 to Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority for Central Wetlands restoration from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

• $221,375 to City of New Orleans from Federal Emergency Management Agency Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program

• $715,000 to Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana for Central Wetlands restoration from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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