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High Impact Jobs Program

Louisiana has recently introduced the High Impact Jobs Program (HIP). This program offers qualifying companies reimbursable grants in an effort to encourage the creation of new jobs that pay above the parish average wage and offer a basic health benefits plan.

The grants are a percentage of annualized wages (not to exceed $200,000 per year, per job) and are administered directly by Louisiana Economic Development (LED). Grants range from 18% for new jobs paying at least 125% of the parish average wage, and 22% for new jobs paying at least 150% of the parish average wage. Companies that create jobs in “distressed areas” are eligible for an 8% grant for new jobs paying at least 110% of the parish average wage or the regional average wage, whichever is lower.

If an applicant is eligible for HIP, the applicant and LED may enter a contract that contains the terms and conditions of program participation. Jobs qualifying for HIP must meet the following requirements: (i) the job must not have existed for the employer prior to the effective date of the program contract; (ii) the position must be full-time, and be comprised of at-will employees (does not include seasonal or temporary positions); (iii) the employee must be directly employed by the company or a named subsidiary; (iv) the position must be filled onsite or remotely by Louisiana residents; and (v) the position must include a basic health benefits plan.

HIP, introduced through House Bill No. 507 (Act No. 372) of the 2025 Regular Session, took effect on July 1, 2025. Additional details and the application process can be found here: https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/incentive/high-impact-jobs.

Note. Companies primarily engaged in the following sectors are ineligible for HIP: gaming; retail sales; professional sports teams; state and political subdivision enterprises; automotive rental and leasing; local solid waste disposal; local sewage systems; local water systems; professional service organizations primarily engaged in providing legal services; professional service organizations primarily engaged in providing accounting services; telemarketing and other call centers; solar farms. Sole proprietorships are also ineligible.

High Impact Jobs Program

Louisiana has recently introduced the High Impact Jobs Program (HIP). This program offers qualifying companies reimbursable grants in an effort to encourage the creation of new jobs that pay above the parish average wage and offer a basic health benefits plan.

The grants are a percentage of annualized wages (not to exceed $200,000 per year, per job) and are administered directly by Louisiana Economic Development (LED). Grants range from 18% for new jobs paying at least 125% of the parish average wage, and 22% for new jobs paying at least 150% of the parish average wage. Companies that create jobs in “distressed areas” are eligible for an 8% grant for new jobs paying at least 110% of the parish average wage or the regional average wage, whichever is lower.

If an applicant is eligible for HIP, the applicant and LED may enter a contract that contains the terms and conditions of program participation. Jobs qualifying for HIP must meet the following requirements: (i) the job must not have existed for the employer prior to the effective date of the program contract; (ii) the position must be full-time, and be comprised of at-will employees (does not include seasonal or temporary positions); (iii) the employee must be directly employed by the company or a named subsidiary; (iv) the position must be filled onsite or remotely by Louisiana residents; and (v) the position must include a basic health benefits plan.

HIP, introduced through House Bill No. 507 (Act No. 372) of the 2025 Regular Session, took effect on July 1, 2025. Additional details and the application process can be found here: https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/incentive/high-impact-jobs.

Note. Companies primarily engaged in the following sectors are ineligible for HIP: gaming; retail sales; professional sports teams; state and political subdivision enterprises; automotive rental and leasing; local solid waste disposal; local sewage systems; local water systems; professional service organizations primarily engaged in providing legal services; professional service organizations primarily engaged in providing accounting services; telemarketing and other call centers; solar farms. Sole proprietorships are also ineligible.

High Impact Jobs Program

Louisiana has recently introduced the High Impact Jobs Program (HIP). This program offers qualifying companies reimbursable grants in an effort to encourage the creation of new jobs that pay above the parish average wage and offer a basic health benefits plan.

The grants are a percentage of annualized wages (not to exceed $200,000 per year, per job) and are administered directly by Louisiana Economic Development (LED). Grants range from 18% for new jobs paying at least 125% of the parish average wage, and 22% for new jobs paying at least 150% of the parish average wage. Companies that create jobs in “distressed areas” are eligible for an 8% grant for new jobs paying at least 110% of the parish average wage or the regional average wage, whichever is lower.

If an applicant is eligible for HIP, the applicant and LED may enter a contract that contains the terms and conditions of program participation. Jobs qualifying for HIP must meet the following requirements: (i) the job must not have existed for the employer prior to the effective date of the program contract; (ii) the position must be full-time, and be comprised of at-will employees (does not include seasonal or temporary positions); (iii) the employee must be directly employed by the company or a named subsidiary; (iv) the position must be filled onsite or remotely by Louisiana residents; and (v) the position must include a basic health benefits plan.

HIP, introduced through House Bill No. 507 (Act No. 372) of the 2025 Regular Session, took effect on July 1, 2025. Additional details and the application process can be found here: https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/incentive/high-impact-jobs.

Note. Companies primarily engaged in the following sectors are ineligible for HIP: gaming; retail sales; professional sports teams; state and political subdivision enterprises; automotive rental and leasing; local solid waste disposal; local sewage systems; local water systems; professional service organizations primarily engaged in providing legal services; professional service organizations primarily engaged in providing accounting services; telemarketing and other call centers; solar farms. Sole proprietorships are also ineligible.

High Impact Jobs Program

Louisiana has recently introduced the High Impact Jobs Program (HIP). This program offers qualifying companies reimbursable grants in an effort to encourage the creation of new jobs that pay above the parish average wage and offer a basic health benefits plan.

The grants are a percentage of annualized wages (not to exceed $200,000 per year, per job) and are administered directly by Louisiana Economic Development (LED). Grants range from 18% for new jobs paying at least 125% of the parish average wage, and 22% for new jobs paying at least 150% of the parish average wage. Companies that create jobs in “distressed areas” are eligible for an 8% grant for new jobs paying at least 110% of the parish average wage or the regional average wage, whichever is lower.

If an applicant is eligible for HIP, the applicant and LED may enter a contract that contains the terms and conditions of program participation. Jobs qualifying for HIP must meet the following requirements: (i) the job must not have existed for the employer prior to the effective date of the program contract; (ii) the position must be full-time, and be comprised of at-will employees (does not include seasonal or temporary positions); (iii) the employee must be directly employed by the company or a named subsidiary; (iv) the position must be filled onsite or remotely by Louisiana residents; and (v) the position must include a basic health benefits plan.

HIP, introduced through House Bill No. 507 (Act No. 372) of the 2025 Regular Session, took effect on July 1, 2025. Additional details and the application process can be found here: https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/incentive/high-impact-jobs.

Note. Companies primarily engaged in the following sectors are ineligible for HIP: gaming; retail sales; professional sports teams; state and political subdivision enterprises; automotive rental and leasing; local solid waste disposal; local sewage systems; local water systems; professional service organizations primarily engaged in providing legal services; professional service organizations primarily engaged in providing accounting services; telemarketing and other call centers; solar farms. Sole proprietorships are also ineligible.

High Impact Jobs Program

Louisiana has recently introduced the High Impact Jobs Program (HIP). This program offers qualifying companies reimbursable grants in an effort to encourage the creation of new jobs that pay above the parish average wage and offer a basic health benefits plan.

The grants are a percentage of annualized wages (not to exceed $200,000 per year, per job) and are administered directly by Louisiana Economic Development (LED). Grants range from 18% for new jobs paying at least 125% of the parish average wage, and 22% for new jobs paying at least 150% of the parish average wage. Companies that create jobs in “distressed areas” are eligible for an 8% grant for new jobs paying at least 110% of the parish average wage or the regional average wage, whichever is lower.

If an applicant is eligible for HIP, the applicant and LED may enter a contract that contains the terms and conditions of program participation. Jobs qualifying for HIP must meet the following requirements: (i) the job must not have existed for the employer prior to the effective date of the program contract; (ii) the position must be full-time, and be comprised of at-will employees (does not include seasonal or temporary positions); (iii) the employee must be directly employed by the company or a named subsidiary; (iv) the position must be filled onsite or remotely by Louisiana residents; and (v) the position must include a basic health benefits plan.

HIP, introduced through House Bill No. 507 (Act No. 372) of the 2025 Regular Session, took effect on July 1, 2025. Additional details and the application process can be found here: https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/incentive/high-impact-jobs.

Note. Companies primarily engaged in the following sectors are ineligible for HIP: gaming; retail sales; professional sports teams; state and political subdivision enterprises; automotive rental and leasing; local solid waste disposal; local sewage systems; local water systems; professional service organizations primarily engaged in providing legal services; professional service organizations primarily engaged in providing accounting services; telemarketing and other call centers; solar farms. Sole proprietorships are also ineligible.

High Impact Jobs Program

Louisiana has recently introduced the High Impact Jobs Program (HIP). This program offers qualifying companies reimbursable grants in an effort to encourage the creation of new jobs that pay above the parish average wage and offer a basic health benefits plan.

The grants are a percentage of annualized wages (not to exceed $200,000 per year, per job) and are administered directly by Louisiana Economic Development (LED). Grants range from 18% for new jobs paying at least 125% of the parish average wage, and 22% for new jobs paying at least 150% of the parish average wage. Companies that create jobs in “distressed areas” are eligible for an 8% grant for new jobs paying at least 110% of the parish average wage or the regional average wage, whichever is lower.

If an applicant is eligible for HIP, the applicant and LED may enter a contract that contains the terms and conditions of program participation. Jobs qualifying for HIP must meet the following requirements: (i) the job must not have existed for the employer prior to the effective date of the program contract; (ii) the position must be full-time, and be comprised of at-will employees (does not include seasonal or temporary positions); (iii) the employee must be directly employed by the company or a named subsidiary; (iv) the position must be filled onsite or remotely by Louisiana residents; and (v) the position must include a basic health benefits plan.

HIP, introduced through House Bill No. 507 (Act No. 372) of the 2025 Regular Session, took effect on July 1, 2025. Additional details and the application process can be found here: https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/incentive/high-impact-jobs.

Note. Companies primarily engaged in the following sectors are ineligible for HIP: gaming; retail sales; professional sports teams; state and political subdivision enterprises; automotive rental and leasing; local solid waste disposal; local sewage systems; local water systems; professional service organizations primarily engaged in providing legal services; professional service organizations primarily engaged in providing accounting services; telemarketing and other call centers; solar farms. Sole proprietorships are also ineligible.