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High-Impact Jobs Program (HIP)

High-Impact Jobs Program

Invests in job creation in Louisiana through reimbursable wage support for high-impact roles.

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The High-Impact Jobs Program (HIP) is a reimbursable cash-grant programme administered by Louisiana Economic Development (LED), created under Act 372 of the 2025 Louisiana legislative session and effective July 1, 2025. It is the direct successor to the Quality Jobs program, which sunset on June 30, 2025. HIP pays a percentage of wages for each new qualifying full-time position a company creates i…

What this grant funds

Reimbursable wage grant of 8–22% for Louisiana businesses creating new full-time jobs paying above parish-average wages, effective July 1, 2026 under Act 372 of 2025.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36–60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.opportunitylouisiana.gov