A Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development and business activity, either at the federal, state, or local level in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. The U.S. Department of Commerce provides government grants to Tangipahoa 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.
Amite Chamber of Commerce Amite City LA 101 Southeast Central Avenue 70422 985-748-5537
Hammond Chamber of Commerce Hammond LA 400 Northwest Railroad Avenue 70401 985-345-4457
Kentwood Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Kentwood LA PO Box 685 70444 985-229-4656
Ponchatoula Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Ponchatoula LA PO Box 306 70454 504-386-2533
A Housing Authority provides low-income rental housing, rental assistance programs, and other housing assistance for eligible individuals and families in Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa Parish supportive housing and services grants. Housing Authority grants can help fund Tangipahoa Parish low-income housing, local housing assistance programs, and provide grants for housing assistance such as Section 8.
Hammond Housing Authority Hammond LA 411 West Coleman Avenue, Ste C 70403 985-345-2713
Independence Housing Authority Independence LA 222 Pine Street 70443 985-878-9091
Ponchatoula Housing Authority Ponchatoula LA 1005 Pelican Drive 70454 985-386-3257
A Social Security Office is a local branch of the federal Social Security Administration in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. Social Security provides services for eligible people, including retirement benefits, and it also provides government grants. Social Security's research and demonstration grants fund innovative research that help manage and administer Tangipahoa Parish Social Security programs. Service grants support beneficiaries return to work and access rehabilitation services. Local Tangipahoa Parish offices can help with grant applications. Social Security Offices provide more information about their government grants on their websites.
Hammond Social Security Office Hammond LA 2100 Robin Avenue 70403 985-345-0335
A Department of Transportation is a state or federal agency that plans and develops transportation systems and infrastructure in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. The federal Department of Transportation offers several Tangipahoa 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. Tangipahoa Parish government grant information is available on the Department of Transportation website.
Kentwood Transportation Department Maintenance Kentwood LA 100 Avenue East 70444 985-229-8548
Louisiana Department Of Transportation Hammond LA 685 North Morrison Boulevard 70401 985-375-0260
A Veterans Affairs Department provides services to veterans, including veterans from the Armed Forces and Reserves in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. The federal VA, as well as local Tangipahoa Parish branches, provide government grants for veterans in rural areas, homeless providers grants, community agency grants, and nurse retention grants. The Tangipahoa 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.
Veterans Affairs Department Hammond LA 411 West Coleman Avenue 70403 985-542-3498
Veterans of Foreign Wars Hammond LA 15800 De Marco Lane 70403 985-429-1668