West Monroe to Host Public Hearing for Grant Program

City plans to reallocate funds to increase total budget to $700,000.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The City of West Monroe, Louisiana has announced it will host a public hearing to discuss proposed changes to its Make a Difference Grant Program. The city plans to reallocate $75,000 from the Park Improvements Program and $225,000 from the Homebuyer Rehabilitation Program to increase the total grant program budget to $700,000.

Why it matters

The public hearing will allow residents, stakeholders, and other interested parties to learn about the proposed funding changes and provide feedback before the city takes final action. Increasing the grant program budget could provide more funding opportunities for community initiatives and development projects in West Monroe.

The details

The public hearing will take place at West Monroe City Hall on 2305 N 7th St. City officials say the meeting will allow attendees to ask questions and offer public comment on the proposed funding reallocation before any final decisions are made.

  • The public hearing is scheduled for February 20, 2026.

The players

City of West Monroe

The local government of West Monroe, Louisiana that is hosting the public hearing and overseeing the Make a Difference Grant Program.

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What’s next

After the public hearing, the City of West Monroe will decide whether to approve the proposed $700,000 budget for the Make a Difference Grant Program.

The takeaway

This public hearing represents an opportunity for West Monroe residents and stakeholders to provide input on how the city allocates funding for community development initiatives through its grant programs.