Louisiana Agricultural Workforce Development Program
Grant helping Louisiana agricultural businesses establish internship programs. Participating businesses are reimbursed up to 50% of intern hiring costs, to a maximum of $5,000. Interns must be Louisiana secondary/postsecondary students or beginning farmers/ranchers, work at least 130 hours (not exceeding 1 year), and be paid at least the FLSA minimum wage; businesses must carry Workers' Compensation insurance. Administered by the Louisiana Agricultural Finance Authority (LAFA).
Eligibility
Louisiana agricultural producers, entities engaged in agriculture, and businesses providing related support activities or services.
Details
Organization
Financial Instrument
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Maximum Award Amount
$5,000
Application Instructions
Complete the Application Form and Supplemental Questions and email both in a single email to agworkforce@ldaf.state.la.us; reviewed first-come, first-served. Application window currently CLOSED — the next window will be 'announced soon.'
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Updated September 4, 2026
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