On October 16, 2025, Louisiana Economic Development (LED) announced the launch of the state's FastSites
Program, "a new initiative designed to support land
development and existing infrastructure into project-ready sites
that position Louisiana to attract new opportunities and strengthen
the state's long-term competitiveness."
FastSites is open to local or regional economic development
groups, cities and towns, non-profits, redevelopment authorities,
and other public groups (e.g., parishes or districts).
Privately-owned sites are eligible for funding if the landowner
agrees to promote the site for economic development and meets
certain Louisiana state requirements.
FastSites funds may be used for physical improvements or
infrastructure investment on the site, including but not limited
to, utility extensions, rail access, road access, remediation,
wetland mitigation, demolition, expansion, or land acquisition.
FastSites funds may not be used for consultant, legal,
