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View complete bundle 3 cities and 45 grant pagesLast Reviewed: July 2026 | Updated Monthly
Louisiana Business Grants by City and Industry
Explore local grant pages for Louisiana businesses, including funding paths for technology, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, clean energy, women-owned companies, and more.
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Featured Funding Opportunities
Active public subsidies and capital programs available for businesses operating in Louisiana:
Quality Jobs Program
Cash Rebate (up to 6% of payroll)Provided by: Louisiana Economic Development | Type: Grant
This is the premier job creation incentive. It provides a cash rebate of up to 6% of annual gross payroll for new direct jobs for up to 10 years. It also provides a 100% rebate of state sales/use tax on capital expenditures.
Official PortalDigital Interactive Media and Software Development Credit
25% - 35% Tax Credit (Fully Refundable)Provided by: LED | Type: Tax Credit
The gold standard for software grants. You get a 25% refundable tax credit on development costs and a 35% credit on payroll. "Refundable" means if you owe no taxes, the state writes you a check for the full amount. There is no annual cap.
Official PortalLED FastStart
100% Training CostsProvided by: LED | Type: Grant
Ranked #1 in the nation. FastStart treats workforce training as a comprehensive project. They develop custom curriculum, produce training videos, and deploy instructors to train your staff at no cost.
Official PortalBrowse Louisiana grant pages by city
Start with major local markets such as Baton Rouge, Lafayette, New Orleans, then choose the industry page that matches your business.
Popular Louisiana industry grant pages
Technology Startups in New OrleansAgriculture and Farming in New OrleansManufacturing in New OrleansHealthcare and Medical in New OrleansClean Tech and Energy in New OrleansWomen-Owned Businesses in New OrleansRestaurants and Hospitality in New OrleansRetail and Main Street in New OrleansNon-profits and Social Enterprises in New OrleansVeteran-Owned Businesses in New OrleansMinority and BIPOC Founders in New OrleansArts and Entertainment in New Orleans