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Louisiana
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 18, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Louisiana, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Resources or Louisiana Economic Development's Resources for Impacted Businesses.
Business-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates $349 billion to assist small businesses through section 7(a) loans and Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), administered by the Small Business Administration … » more information -
Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDLs”) provide working capital to help small business concerns, small agricultural cooperatives and aquaculture companies, and most private non-profit organizations (of all sizes) meet financial obligations that … » more information -
Employer Assistance
The Louisiana Workforce Commission will provide assistance and information about unemployment insurance or other programs specifically related to COVID-19. » more information -
Guidance on Reopening
Governor Edwards issued a proclamation on September 11, 2020, moving Louisiana to Phase Three of reopening the state. Major changes in Phase Three include allowing restaurants, churches, salons, spas, gyms and other businesses to open at a maximum … » more information -
Liability Shields
Governor John Bel Edwards has signed into law COVID-19-related liability shields covering various entities in Louisiana. » more information -
Loan Portfolio Guaranty Program For Small Businesses
In response to COVID-19, Louisiana created the Loan Portfolio Guaranty Program (“LPGP”) to provide loans to Louisiana small businesses. The LPGP will provide access to capital to eligible small companies that have experienced lost business and a … » more information -
Sign Ordinance Suspension
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the mayor-president issued an executive order temporarily suspending Baton Rouge’s sign ordinance for 120 days. This allows Baton Rouge businesses to advertise adjustments to their services on signs in the public … » more information
Employment-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Unemployment Insurance Benefits
The CARES Act creates a temporary Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program that expands eligibility for unemployment benefits and increases those benefits for certain individuals who are unable to work due to the COVID-19 emergency. The program … » more information -
Credit for Sick Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a refundable income-tax credit to self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”), were they … » more information -
Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act
The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid, job-protected leave for up to twelve weeks in connection with qualified family caregiving needs. The intended … » more information -
Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act
The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”) requires government employers and employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide their employees with paid sick leave if those employees are unable to work due to COVID-19. Full paid leave is … » more information -
Child Care Assistance Program for Critical Personnel
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Louisiana Department of Education opened the Child Care Assistance Program (“CCAP”) to support essential critical infrastructure personnel. This program offers families of critical infrastructure personnel … » more information -
Child Care Assistance Program for Critical Personnel
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Louisiana Department of Education opened the Child Care Assistance Program (“CCAP”) to support essential critical infrastructure personnel. This program offers families of critical infrastructure personnel … » more information -
Emergency Order Affecting Unemployment Requirements and Workers Compensation Requirements
On April 7, 2020, Governor John Bel Edwards issued a proclamation suspending the requirement that claimants for unemployment insurance must register and search for work; however claimants still must report to an unemployment office for in-person … » more information -
Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (“FITAP”)
This preexisting program provides cash assistance to families with children when the financial resources of the family are insufficient to meet subsistence needs. The FITAP program also promotes job preparation and work. While no specific guidance … » more information -
Liability Shields
Governor John Bel Edwards has signed into law COVID-19-related liability shields covering various entities in Louisiana. » more information -
Unemployment Benefits
COVID-19-related unemployment insurance may be available for Louisiana workers. If work hours have been reduced, partial benefits could be available up to a maximum of $247 per week. For individuals whose employment has been impacted by COVID-19 … » more information -
Gig Economy Workers Fund
As a result of the impact caused by COVID-19, the New Orleans Business Alliance is offering gig economy workers who have been directly impacted via loss of income potential relief from $500 to $1,000 depending on need. » more information
Food-Related Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act
The COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act (the “CNRA”) enables the Secretary of Agriculture to waive conditions that states, schools, and individuals must meet to be eligible for financial support for federal nutrition programs. » more information -
Food and Nutrition Service
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture to fund food and nutrition assistance programs. » more information -
SNAP COVID-19 Response Waivers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes it easier to obtain nutritional assistance. The Act lifts certain requirements for low-income, unemployed individuals to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition … » more information -
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students (MEALS) Act
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act (the “MEALS Act”) seeks to ensure students have access to school meal benefits while schools are closed because of COVID-19. Enacted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act … » more information -
Combined Application Project (“LaCAP”) Food Assistance Program
This preexisting program provides food assistance to Louisiana residents who are at least 60 years of age and receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). It is a simplified version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”). Depending … » more information -
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”), Including Waiver of Recertification Requirement
This preexisting program provides monthly benefits to help eligible low-income Louisiana households purchase food. Households can use SNAP benefits to buy foods for the household to eat as well as seeds and plants which produce food for the … » more information -
Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (“WIC”)
This preexisting program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education, and referrals to health care for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are determined to be at nutritional risk. » more information -
Various School Meal Pickup Programs
The State of Louisiana Department of Education published a comprehensive list of schools offering meal programs for students. The list of schools that have notified the State of Louisiana that they will be offering meal programs to children during … » more information -
Meal Pick-Up Program
Because of the school cancellations caused by COVID-19, the City of Baton Rouge is offering a free meal-to-go program at select Baton Rouge public schools. » more information -
Meal Pick-Up Program
Due to COVID-19-related school cancellations, Caddo Parish established 18 feeding sites at various Caddo Parish public schools. Staff will provide five breakfast and five lunch meals for each child to collect on Mondays from 8:30 to 11 AM. » more information -
Afternoon Feeding Program
The New Orleans Recreational Development Commission is offering hot meals at various feeding sites across New Orleans weekdays from 4:00 through 6:00 PM for children ages 18 and under. » more information -
Child Nutrition Program
Due to COVID-19-related school cancellations, the City of New Orleans established grab-and-go breakfast and lunch locations at various public schools in New Orleans. Free breakfast and lunch are available from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM every Monday and … » more information -
Meal Delivery for Residents in Need
Beginning March 30, 2020, World Central Kitchen will prepare and package individual meals for seniors or chronically ill individuals experiencing food insecurity while sheltering in place. Refrigerated meals will be delivered to the door of those in … » more information -
Feeding America
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Feeding America network of food banks has added mobile pantry stops and is implementing drive-through food pickup and delivery options. Feeding America has also established the COVID-19 Response Fund to help … » more information -
Mon Ami
Mon Ami is a non-profit organization that matches seniors with local volunteers who visit them weekly. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Mon Ami is offering seniors nationwide social visits by phone or video. Additionally, Mon Ami is providing … » more information -
Restaurant Workers Relief Program
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Lee Initiative has established the Restaurant Workers Relief Program, through which it is operating grab-and-go food sites in cities throughout the United States for restaurant employees that were either … » more information -
Free Drive-Up Food Pantries for Hospitality & Gig Economy Workers
On select dates in April and May 2020, Second Harvest Food Bank will provide hospitality and gig economy workers impacted by COVID-19 free food assistance. » more information -
Free Drive-Up Food Pantries for Hospitality & Gig Economy Workers
On select dates in April and May 2020, Second Harvest Food Bank will provide hospitality and gig economy workers impacted by COVID-19 free food assistance. » more information
Health-Related Relief Programs
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Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
This section of the CARES Act addresses proper procedures to be used by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority in implementing countermeasure research, development and procurement with respect to biodefense and infectious … » more information -
CARES Act Provisions for Seniors and Healthy Start
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) includes provisions addressing senior assistance programs and Healthy Start. » more information -
CARES Act: Coverage of Testing and Preventative Services
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) mandates that private health insurers cover certain testing and preventative services for COVID-19 without prior authorization and at no cost. » more information -
CARES Act: Support for Healthcare Providers
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates funds to detect, prevent, diagnose, and treat coronavirus, and provides additional funding for telehealth: … » more information -
Defense Health Program
This program appropriates $82 million in additional funding to the Department of Defense to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic tests and related services for beneficiaries of military TRICARE health plans, as described in Division F, Section … » more information -
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Health Provisions
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides no-cost COVID-19 testing for participants in private health insurance plans and beneficiaries of federal health insurance programs, and expanded Medicaid benefits. » more information -
Indian Health Services
This program provides funding to the Indian Health Service to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing. Specifically, the program appropriates $64 million in new funding to the Indian Health Service to be used to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic … » more information -
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund
This section appropriates an additional $1 billion for a “Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund” for the Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) to pay claims submitted by providers for reimbursement for the cost of COVID-19 … » more information -
Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (“FITAP”)
This preexisting program provides cash assistance to families with children when the financial resources of the family are insufficient to meet subsistence needs. The FITAP program also promotes job preparation and work. While no specific guidance … » more information -
Liability Shields
Governor John Bel Edwards has signed into law COVID-19-related liability shields covering various entities in Louisiana. » more information -
Medicaid
The Louisiana Department of Health provides health care for qualifying Louisiana residents through Medicaid. The program works to ensure that eligible adults and children have access to needed health care services by enrolling and paying providers … » more information -
Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse is continuing to provide services remotely. Those affected by, or seeking guidance related to … » more information -
National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of free, community-based, non-profit, volunteer-supported medical clinics serving people without, or with little, health insurance. The NAFC … » more information -
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is continuing to operate and is providing coronavirus-specific guidance regarding safety planning … » more information
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