LAC 13:III.705. General Principles

A. The following principles will direct the administration of the Regional Initiatives Program. 1. Awards should be considered to be one time only funding to achieve a specific goal for a regional (multi-parish) economic development organization or coalition of organizations. 2. Grant proposals must delineate clearly what is proposed and what is to be achieved by the award. 3. Awards are not for the purpose of replacing existing costs, creating new, additional organizations, paying salaries, construction of facilities or acquisition of equipment, unless approved by the secretary. 4. Projects to be funded must augment the Louisiana Economic Development Council's plan and the objectives and strategies of DED.