La. R.S. 34:2316.1

The commission may periodically, out of its alimony revenues, defray on behalf of ports within the district reasonable charges and expenses in connection with the operations of these ports. Additionally, the commission may, out of such revenues, make reasonable contributions to a port commission to provide all or part of its matching fund requirements as may be made available in order to maximize federal and state participation in the development of the waterway.