February 16, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced funds to support the Louisiana seafood industry.
The funds are an investment of $4,229,669 in grants to support Louisiana seafood processors, processing facilities, and processing vessels for expenses related to COVID-19.
According to the state, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s (LDAF) Louisiana Agricultural Finance Authority (LAFA) has been selected to administer the Louisiana Seafood Processors Pandemic Response and Safety Block Grant Program (LSPPRS) as a result of the grant award.
The program is funded by the Pandemic Assistance provided in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.