For Immediate Release
April 6, 2026

LOUISIANA MAIN STREET OFFERS MAIN STREET RESTORATION GRANT OPPORTUNITY

DERIDDER – Louisiana Main Street is soliciting grant applications to assist with building restoration projects on historic commercial structures located within designated Main Street districts. Applications may be submitted by commercial building owners and/or business owners. This grant opportunity provides grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. Restoration projects can be on the interior and/or exterior of the commercial structure. The application deadline is May 29, 2026.

Applications received from DeRidder Main Street building and/or business owners will compete statewide for funding with applications from other designated Main Street districts. Over the years, DeRidder Main Street has received tens of thousands in redevelopment grant funds from the Louisiana Main Street program, initiating local projects, associated jobs and economic stimulation.

To be eligible for Louisiana Main Street Restoration Grant funds, a building must be located within the designated Main Street district, be used for commercial purposes, and be at least 50 years old. In addition, the proposed work must be approved by the local historic district commission (exterior work only) and Louisiana Main Street, while also conforming to the guidelines set forth by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.

The Louisiana Main Street Restoration Grant application guidelines, details and deadlines are available from Elona Weston, Main Street Director, 337-463-8148 or eweston@cityofderidder.org.

You can also access the application here: http://cityofderidder.org/DocumentCenter/View/3076/FY-2026-27-LMS-Restoration-Grant-Guidelines-and-Application?fbclid=IwY2xjawRCM7ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFhaER0TmdRQ0NUV2JDSjNSc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHik-mbLbVmCWS7zr7WLqa-QqNfe6sDcPN8bw8qyYc-eC2fiNyiyHAm1kVdm-_aem_lMkmz3aUOLbW4Bproxaydg