Overview
Louisiana Economic Development, in conjunction with the
Louisiana Department of Social Services, created the
Microenterprise Development program to provide self-employment
training that gives entrepreneurs the competitive advantage they
need to succeed.
Benefits
Louisiana's Microenterprise Development program helps to:
- Provide an innovative path out of poverty
- Create self-sufficiency
- Improve the survival rate of microenterprise businesses
- Improve employment skills
- Promote economic development
Working with partners across the state, the program begins with
a comprehensive assessment. Once complete, participants begin a
two-to-three month business development course that includes
entrepreneurship training, personal effectiveness, financial
literacy and technical assistance. Part of the course also includes
writing a business plan.
Upon successful completion of the program and application
process, participants become eligible to apply for seed funding to
assist in supplementing business startup costs.
Eligibility
You qualify for the Microenterprise Development program if:
- You are a parent or related caretaker of children under 18 who
meet certain age requirements.
- You receive FITAP, KCSP payments, free/reduced school lunch,
food stamps, Medicaid or LaCHIP.
- Your family income is at or below 200 percent of the federal
poverty level.
For comprehensive rules and details on eligibility, please
review Related Content below and contact the
appropriate administrator.
How to Apply
To apply for the Microenterprise Development program, contact
LED at 225.342.5667 or visit one of the Microenterprise Development
Centers (see below).
Related Content
Administration
This program is administered by Louisiana Economic
Development.
For information regarding the Microenterprise Development
program, contact the program administrator:
Ruth Admal
225.342.5667
rbolstridge@la.gov
