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Find similar grantsLouisiana Agricultural Workforce Development Program is sponsored by Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. This initiative provides financial assistance to agricultural producers and related entities in Louisiana by reimbursing a portion of intern hiring costs. The goal is to promote hands-on experience in the agriculture sector.
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Louisiana Agricultural Workforce Development Program | Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Louisiana Agricultural Workforce Development Program Learn about funding for ag-related internship programs Through this grant, Louisiana businesses can establish internship programs that grow the next generation of agriculture professionals while strengthening their own businesses.
Business Application period is CLOSED Application Period : The new application window will be announced soon. Please check back for updates! Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Financial Support : Participating businesses may receive reimbursement of up to 50% of the intern hiring costs, with a maximum award amount of $5,000. Qualified Participants : Eligible businesses include agricultural producers, entities engaged in agriculture, and those providing related support activities or services.
Intern Eligibility : Louisiana secondary or postsecondary students and beginning farmers or ranchers employed by agricultural businesses. Work Requirements : Internships should offer at least 130 hours of work experience, not exceeding 1 year in duration, and interns must be paid at least the minimum wage rate under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. Businesses are required to carry Workers’ Compensation insurance.
For more on eligibility requirements and program rules, click here . Fill out the Application Form . Answer the Supplemental Questions form.
Email the above documents in a single email to agworkforce@ldaf. state. la.
us . If selected, the Louisiana Agricultural Finance Authority (LAFA) will provide an internship application to be submitted by the intern or beginning farmer.
Louisiana Agricultural Workforce Development Program offers internship program opportunities The Louisiana Agricultural Workforce Development Program (LAWDP) is excited to announce the Louisiana Ecological and Forestry (LEAF) Center at Hodges Gardens has successfully implemented a new internship through the program. Louisiana Agricultural Finance Authority agworkforce@ldaf. state.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible businesses include agricultural producers and related entities, while interns must be Louisiana students or beginning farmers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000 (reimbursing up to 50% of intern hiring costs). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Louisiana Agricultural Workforce Development Program is funded by Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Louisiana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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