Opportunity Roadmap

Happy Holidays from all of us at Louisiana Economic Development. We’re pleased to share the December edition of the Opportunity Roadmap. This guide is your go-to resource for connecting with loans, grants and programs designed to support growth and success in Louisiana communities.

New Items:

• U.S. Department of Agriculture
  • 2025 Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program Rural Business Development Grants
• U.S. Department of Transportation
  • 2025 Bus Safety and Accessibility Research Competitive Program

Upcoming Deadlines:

• U.S. Department of Transportation
  • FY24 Federal-State Partnership For Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program *Deadline December 16
• U.S. Department of Agriculture
  • 2025 Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program *Deadline December 18
• USDA Rural Development
  • Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program *Deadline December 31
• NOAA Office of Coastal Management
  • Coastal Zone Management Habitat Protection and Restoration Competition *Deadline January 9
• U.S. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
  • National Fish Passage Program Base Funding *Deadline January 9

Best,

LED’s Economic Competitiveness Team