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Louisiana Quality Jobs Program

Louisiana Economic Development (LED)LA-QJRefreshed 1 month ago
Do I qualify?
Who can apply

Businesses

Government-funded

Max funding

$5.0M

per applicant

Type

Grant

Cash award, application-based

Deadline

Rolling

No fixed cutoff

Timing

Rolling

Or check for open cycles

Complexity

Moderate

Standard state application

About This Program

Cash rebates up to 6% of annual gross payroll for Louisiana businesses creating at least 15 net new direct jobs paying 75%+ of the average annual wage. Rebates paid annually for up to 10 years, supporting manufacturing, digital media, software, oil and gas services, and other priority sectors.

Key Requirements & Eligibility

  • 1Minimum 15 net new direct full-time jobs
  • 2Wages at least 75% of parish average annual wage (higher tiers for larger rebates)
  • 3Eligible industries: manufacturing, IT/software, digital media, oil/gas services, corporate HQ
  • 4Rebate: up to 6% of annual gross payroll for qualifying employees
  • 510-year maximum benefit period; apply before project begins

Do I qualify?

Answer the questions below for a rules-based self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.

0 of 5 answered

1.Minimum 15 net new direct full-time jobs

2.Wages at least 75% of parish average annual wage (higher tiers for larger rebates)

3.Eligible industries: manufacturing, IT/software, digital media, oil/gas services, corporate HQ

4.Rebate: up to 6% of annual gross payroll for qualifying employees

5.10-year maximum benefit period; apply before project begins

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