Acadiana Planning Commission

05/29/2026

https://www.planacadiana.org/media/userfiles/subsite_238/files/resource/list-maker/2026-2027%20UPWP/Acadiana%2026_27%20UPWP%20.pdf Public Comment on the UPWP! Leave your comment below or email [email protected]

05/27/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: DRA has released the latest round of CIF funding. Reach out to us at APC if you have a project you would like to discuss in the Acadiana Region!

The Delta Regional Authority is investing $15 million through the Community Infrastructure Fund to help strengthen roads, water systems, flood control and other critical infrastructure projects across the Delta region.

Applications for the 2026 CIF are now open, with awards ranging from $250,000 to $1 million. Apply by Aug. 24, 2026.

Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3Rrlcm5

Communities Lives

05/15/2026

As the temps spike this week, please watch for children in vehicles! APC’s Safety Coordinator has some helpful tips on making sure kids stay safe during these 🥵 times.

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The Acadiana Transportation Safety Coalition is raising awareness about hot car deaths after three children have already died in 2026 from vehicular heatstroke, a condition

05/07/2026

IBERIA PARISH- DOTD, in coordination with Iberia Parish Government and the Acadiana Planning Commission, announces that construction is now underway on a $4,969,674.25 roundabout project at the intersection of LA 675, the US 90 westbound frontage road, and Airport Road.

This project is being delivered as a Local Public Agency (LPA) project through DOTD in coordination with Iberia Parish Government and the Acadiana Planning Commission (APC). Funding for the project is a joint investment, combining federal funds with contributions from Iberia Parish Government and the Acadiana MPO.

The project is estimated to be completed by May 2027.
🔗https://bit.ly/42TOXOF

04/08/2026

Time for public comment on TIP Amendment #14! Please comment below.

04/01/2026

APC would like to encourage Acadiana's community leaders to attend the Louisiana Brownfield Conference, taking place May 13–14, 2026 in Baton Rouge. This annual event is an important opportunity to learn how Brownfield resources can support redevelopment, economic growth, and revitalization of underutilized properties.

This year’s conference will bring together local governments, state agencies, technical experts, community leaders, and development partners to share tools, funding opportunities, and success stories that can directly benefit our region.

What you’ll hear about:

• How Brownfield grants and federal/state resources can support redevelopment projects in your community.
• Strategies for transforming vacant or underutilized properties into productive economic assets.
• Case studies and success stories from communities across Louisiana.
• Opportunities for collaboration with EPA, LDEQ, regional organizations like the South Louisiana Brownfield Coalition, and redevelopment partners.
• Technical assistance programs available to local governments, at no cost.
• Networking with environmental professionals, planners, and potential project partners.

More information, including registration and sponsorship details, is available at https://www.labrownfields.org/labrownfieldconference

Thank you and we hope to see you there!

Registration is now open for the 2026 Louisiana Brownfield Conference to be held in Baton Rouge on May 13-14

03/30/2026

Have ideas on how we can improve public transit in Lafayette? 🚌

Join Lafayette Transit for a Title VI Meet & Greet on April 9 from 1–3 PM at the Rosa Parks Transportation Center. This is your chance to share feedback, suggest improvements, and help shape the future of transit in our community.

🔗 Click the link for full event details and to learn how to get involved.
lafayettela.gov/news/news-releases/2026/03/30/lafayette-transit-to-host-title-vi-meet-greet-to-gather-community-feedback

03/30/2026

Request for Proposals Now Open

APC is now accepting proposals for the USDA Distance Learning & Telehealth Program. This RFP seeks qualified vendors to provide telehealth equipment, including delivery, setup, and initial training, to support expanded healthcare access in rural Acadiana.

Proposals due: April 29, 2026 by 4:00 PM (CT)
Issued: March 30, 2026

View the full RFP and submission details here:
https://www.planacadiana.org/about/request-for-proposals

We encourage experienced vendors to review the RFP and submit a proposal.

The APC is looking for Request for Proposals. Check out NRCS Watershed Operations Program Preliminary Investigation Feasibility Reports to learn more.

03/27/2026

Applicants interested in the DRA's Delta Workforce Grant Program are encouraged to attend this in-person Workshop in Memphis on April 14!

Registration is now open for DRA’s 2026 Delta Workforce Grant Program Pre-Application Workshop in Memphis. 💼

Learn how to build a competitive application, strengthen workforce pipelines, and access up to $300K in funding: https://bit.ly/4dLQhtx.

🗓️ April 14, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
📍 Hilton Memphis
⏳ Register by April 10
🔗 https://bit.ly/4rSO5E3

03/24/2026

The Lafayette Housing Partnership has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a Housing Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study for the City of Lafayette, Louisiana.

This effort will build on a recently completed Market Value Analysis (MVA) and is intended to produce an implementation-focused housing strategy addressing supply, affordability, and development feasibility.

Key Information:
• RFQ Issued: March 24, 2026
• SOQ Due: May 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST
• Submission Email: [email protected]

Access the full RFQ here:

Request for Qualifications (RFQ)