WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,265,307 in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for Louisiana disaster aid.

“Hurricane Ida struck Southeastern Louisiana University, leaving behind bad damage. This $1.3 million will help restore students’ music center,” said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following: 

• $1,265,307 in federal funding to the Office of Risk Management for permanent repairs to the Ralph R. Pottle Music Building at the Southeastern Louisiana University as a result of Hurricane Ida.