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Louisiana Events Incentive Program – Sports and Recreational Events (LED)
New program created by 2025 Act 446 providing grants to municipalities, parishes, CVBs, official DMOs, and nonprofit corporations hosting events in Louisiana that do not qualify as 'major events'; grants cover up to 25% of total anticipated event costs for bidding, planning, marketing, and conducting the event; maximum $250,000 per grant; administered by LED Secretary.
About this program
Visit the program website for full details.
Eligibility
Municipalities, parishes, official tourism commissions, convention and visitors bureaus, official destination marketing organizations, and nonprofit corporations hosting a qualifying event in Louisiana that is not a designated qualified major event under the Major Events Incentive Program.
Requirements
- Municipality, parish, CVB, DMO, or Louisiana nonprofit corporation
- Hosting a qualifying event in Louisiana
- Grant covers up to 25% of total anticipated event costs