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Louisiana R&D Tax Credit

Louisiana R&D Tax Credit

Supports Louisiana small businesses with innovation tax incentives for innovation-driven expansion.

Between cyclesLouisiana Economic DevelopmentUnited StatesEligible in Louisiana
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About

The Louisiana Research and Development Tax Credit is a state income tax credit administered by Louisiana Economic Development (LED) and claimed through the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR). The credit offers up to 30% of qualified Louisiana R&D expenditures, with the rate tiered by company size: 30% for small companies, 18% for mid-size, and 8% for larger firms, based on employee count thresh…

What this grant funds

Louisiana state tax credit of up to 30% on qualified in-state R&D expenditures, tiered by company size, subject to a $12M annual statewide cap, with a program sunset of December 31, 2029.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Tax credit
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