Programs & Projects

Other Programs & Projects

Acadiana Regional Development District also provides the following assistance.

Clearinghouse Review

For governmental agencies requiring a single-point of contact or clearinghouse review from applicants applying for grant funding, the Acadiana Regional Development District continues to provide this free service.

Applicants are asked to FAX a copy of their completed SF 424 and budget information. For applicants who have not yet completed the SF 424, we ask that you send us a letter describing the project you are applying for, what parish and/or community the project will affect, the funding agency, and the cost of the project. Your request will be reviewed and a Clearinghouse Comment will be forwarded.

Please fax your information to 337-886-7782, attention Melissa Guidry.The information can also be email to mguidry @ ardd.org.

State Data Affiliate

As a state data center affiliate, ARDD maintains a significant repository of demographic and other information about the Acadiana region and its local governmental jurisdictions. ARDD hosts events sponsored by the U.S. Bureau of the Census regarding the 2010 Decennial Census program, including the LUCA (Local Update of Census Addresses Program).

LUCA is the Decennial census partnership program that allows tribal, state, and local governments to review and update the Census Bureau's Address List. Census data is used in a number of iimportant ways including:

Appropriation of Congressional seats
Appropriation of Federal funds to state, tribal, and government agencies
State funds distribution
Accurate local statistical data
Data for community

Because various sources of funds are tied to census counts, it is vitally important that an accurate census count be conducted in 2010. A crucial element is to have accurate addresses. Furthermore, the street and address range information the Census Bureau collects is integrated into the TIGER line files. This computer generated map of streets nationwide is used as a base map for many mapping services such as Mapquest and Google maps. Many GPS and 911 mapping services use the TIGER line files as a base file. An error in a street name, a wrong or missing address range, or not having new streets updated can carry forward into those applications. Local government participation helps to ensure accurate and up to date street maps and address ranges and an accurate decennial census for YOUR community.

GIS Data Management

ARDD assists units of government with the development and implementation of GIS data management, including, but not limited to, identifying and digitizing schools, parish subdivisions, public water wells, wellhead protection areas, industrial parks, fire districts, airport and waterport boundaries, landfills, land and water interfaces, and underground aquafers. Training is provided to governmental personnel responsible for maintaining GIS data.

Website Development

Acadiana Regional Development District offers local units of government a low-cost web development service. We are able to design your custom-built site, register your domain, host and maintain your site. Visit these ARDD custom built sites:

Acadiana Regional Development District is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Service Provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Phone (337) 886-7782 ...... Fax (337) 886-7081