A Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development and business activity, either at the federal, state, or local level in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. The U.S. Department of Commerce provides government grants to Claiborne Parish local Chambers of Commerce as well as grants through multiple bureaus. It also provides market development awards for non-profit industries, including trade associations. Local Chambers of Commerce may also help member businesses secure Small Business Administration grants, business development grants, and economic development funding. Chambers of Commerce provide information about government grant programs on their websites.
Claiborne Chamber of Commerce Homer LA 519 West Main Street 71040 318-927-3271
Haynesville Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Haynesville LA 1711 Main Street 71038 318-624-0911
A Department of Transportation is a state or federal agency that plans and develops transportation systems and infrastructure in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. The federal Department of Transportation offers several Claiborne Parish government grants, including grants for road, rail, transit, and port projects, as well as car and vanpool projects, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and transit research and safety improvements. State Departments of Transportation provide grants for private operators, senior centers, non-profits, and transit systems. Claiborne Parish government grant information is available on the Department of Transportation website.
Claiborne Parish Highway Department Homer LA 4070 U.s. 79 71040 318-927-5043
Homer Transportation Department Homer LA 201 East 5th 71040 318-927-2333
A Housing Authority provides low-income rental housing, rental assistance programs, and other housing assistance for eligible individuals and families in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. At the federal level, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) operates over 20 government grant programs, including affordable housing development grants, community and economic development grants, fair housing grants, and rental assistance grants. HUD also offers Claiborne Parish supportive housing and services grants. Housing Authority grants can help fund Claiborne Parish low-income housing, local housing assistance programs, and provide grants for housing assistance such as Section 8.
Haynesville Housing Authority Haynesville LA 1742 Amos Drive 71038 318-624-3212
Homer Housing Authority Homer LA 329 Oil Mill St 71040 318-927-3579
A Veterans Affairs Department provides services to veterans, including veterans from the Armed Forces and Reserves in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. The federal VA, as well as local Claiborne Parish branches, provide government grants for veterans in rural areas, homeless providers grants, community agency grants, and nurse retention grants. The Claiborne Parish VA also provides cemetery grants and supportive services grants for veterans and their families. VA grants both go to agencies, organizations, and individual veterans. The VA provides more information about government grants on its website.
Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Homer LA 507 West Main Street, 11 71040 318-927-3077