WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,718,333 in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for permanent repairs to Delgado and Elaine Nunez Community Colleges and Southeastern Louisiana University.

“Hurricane Ida dealt a tough blow to south Louisiana. This $2.7 million will help Louisianians cover the costs for repairs to Delgado Community College, Elaine Nunez Community College and Southeastern Louisiana University,” said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $2,718,333 to the Office of Risk Management for permanent repairs to Delgado Community College, Elaine Nunez Community College and Southeastern Louisiana University as the direct result of Hurricane Ida.