Louisiana Main Street Restoration Grants Provide Funding for Downtown Properties

Louisiana Main Street has helped communities transform the way they think about revitalization since 1984. Through these efforts, cities across the state have recognized that a prosperous, sustainable community Is only as healthy as its core.

Two local buildings will benefit from Louisiana Main Street Restoration Grants providing matching funds to encourage the revitalization of historic downtown commercial properties in designated Louisiana Main Street districts. The grant offers two types of competitive state-funded, dollar-for-dollar matching grants: a $10,000 grant for major projects and a $2,500 grant for minor projects. Grants are awarded annually for either interior or exterior rehabilitation.

In downtown Houma, the exterior of the Landry Magee Law Office, will be returned to its historic appearance thanks to the restoration grant. The project includes exterior painting, replacement of the front door, and addition of copper lanterns and cloth awning. The building originally housed a German immigrant’s tailor shop, and later, a grocery.

In downtown Thibodaux, the Venetian Building will be rehabilitated into a mixed-use property with funding from the restoration grant. The project will return the vacant building to use, adding office and retail space on the first floor and apartments on the second floor.

To learn more about Louisiana Main Street efforts and restoration grants visit https://www.crt.state.la.us/cultural-development/historic-preservation/main-street/index?fbclid=IwAR3ghfKqTmzyh0ziQJfZsUcvEnttw-t0uoftexDWvvDgYzSBA8ND08TySso or visit their Facebook page to see photos of projects across the sate at https://www.facebook.com/LouisianaMainStreet.