Louisiana Small Business Grants 2026: Complete Guide
Louisiana small businesses benefit from $85.8 million in SSBCI funding, Louisiana Economic Development's nationally recognized LED FastStart workforce program, and USDA rural development programs widely available across Louisiana's rural parishes.
Skip the research. Find your grants now.
GrantCrafter delivers a personalized grant report in 2 minutes.
Top Grant Programs for Louisiana Small Businesses
| Grant Program | Amount | Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana SSBCI Programs (LED) | Up to $150,000 | LA small businesses | Rolling |
| LED FastStart Workforce Training | Full training costs | LA businesses creating 15+ jobs | Rolling |
| USDA Rural Development LA | Up to $500,000 | Rural LA businesses | Annual |
| USDA REAP Louisiana | Up to $1,000,000 | LA ag producers + rural businesses | Annual |
| SBA Microloan Louisiana | Up to $50,000 | LA small businesses | Year-round |
| EDA Economic Adjustment (LA) | $100K–$3M | Distressed LA regions | Rolling |
| Delta Regional Authority Grants | $50K–$500K | LA Delta parishes | Annual |
| Louisiana Angel Network | Varies | LA growth startups | Annual |
Sources: LED opportunitylouisiana.com, USDA rd.usda.gov/la, DRA dra.gov
LED FastStart and Louisiana SSBCI
Louisiana Economic Development (LED) at opportunitylouisiana.com is the primary state economic development agency.
LED FastStart: LED FastStart is widely considered one of the nation's best state workforce training programs. It provides customized, company-specific training at no cost to businesses creating a minimum number of jobs in Louisiana. This is a significant grant-equivalent value for qualifying businesses.
Louisiana SSBCI ($85.8 million): Louisiana received $85.8 million in SSBCI funding, deployed through LED and partner lenders.
Delta Regional Authority and USDA in Louisiana
Louisiana's Delta parishes have access to DRA grants. Much of rural Louisiana qualifies for USDA programs.
USDA Rural Development Louisiana: RBDG, REAP, and VAPG available across rural Louisiana. Visit rd.usda.gov/la.
Louisiana SBDC and SCORE
The Louisiana SBDC (lsbdc.org) operates through the University of Louisiana System with centers in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Shreveport, and other cities. Free advising available.
SCORE Louisiana has chapters in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and other cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LED FastStart and who qualifies?
LED FastStart provides free customized workforce training to businesses creating qualifying numbers of jobs in Louisiana. It is one of the nation's top workforce training programs. Contact Louisiana Economic Development at opportunitylouisiana.com.
How much SSBCI funding did Louisiana receive?
Louisiana received $85.8 million in SSBCI. Contact LED at opportunitylouisiana.com for current programs.
Are there grants for Louisiana Delta parishes?
Yes—the Delta Regional Authority (dra.gov) specifically serves Louisiana Delta parishes with economic development grants.
Where is my nearest Louisiana SBDC?
Visit lsbdc.org for Louisiana SBDC center locations. Centers in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and Shreveport.
Ready to find your grants?
GrantCrafter delivers a personalized grant report for your business in 2 minutes. $49.99 — no subscription.
Get My Grant Report — $49.99 →