A Department of Education is a federal or state agency that provides leadership, develops policy, and awards funding for public schools in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. As part of this mission, Departments of Education distribute grants and federal funding, including education block grants, Title I grants, and IDEA grants. They also award School Improvement Grants, Teacher Incentive Funds, and Pell Grants, in addition to other student loans and grants. Students, teachers, and educators can learn more about Jackson Parish government grants issued by the Department of Education on its website.
Jonesboro Indiana Department of Education Jonesboro LA 315 Pershing Highway 71251 317-639-0330
A Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development and business activity, either at the federal, state, or local level in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. The U.S. Department of Commerce provides government grants to Jackson 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.
Jackson Parish Chamber-Commerce Jonesboro LA 102 4th Street 71251 318-259-4693
A Housing Authority provides low-income rental housing, rental assistance programs, and other housing assistance for eligible individuals and families in Jackson 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 Jackson Parish supportive housing and services grants. Housing Authority grants can help fund Jackson Parish low-income housing, local housing assistance programs, and provide grants for housing assistance such as Section 8.
Jonesboro Housing Authority Jonesboro LA 839 Harvey Place 71251 318-259-3125
A Veterans Affairs Department provides services to veterans, including veterans from the Armed Forces and Reserves in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. The federal VA, as well as local Jackson Parish branches, provide government grants for veterans in rural areas, homeless providers grants, community agency grants, and nurse retention grants. The Jackson 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 Veteran Affairs Department Jonesboro LA 528 West Court Street 71251 318-259-2100
Louisiana Veteran Affairs Department Jonesboro LA 322 6th Street 71251 318-259-2100
Veterans of Foreign Wars Jonesboro LA 618 East Main Street 71251 318-259-9983
A Department of Transportation is a state or federal agency that plans and develops transportation systems and infrastructure in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. The federal Department of Transportation offers several Jackson 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. Jackson Parish government grant information is available on the Department of Transportation website.
Transportation Department Jonesboro Jonesboro LA 1028 Walker Road 71251 318-259-3362