Louisiana Hudson Initiative
A race- and gender-neutral small-business certification for Louisiana state procurement. [Louisiana Hudson Initiative guidance]
Louisiana Economic Development. Louisiana program. Official program information
Sources reviewed .
Who qualifies
Louisiana small businesses meeting Hudson Initiative employee, receipts, ownership and residency requirements. [Louisiana Hudson Initiative guidance]
- Maintain the principal place of business in Louisiana; have fewer than 50 full-time employees and average annual gross receipts no greater than $5 million for non-construction or $10 million for construction. [Louisiana Hudson Initiative guidance]
- Owners must satisfy the stated Louisiana-residency and U.S.-citizenship or permanent-residency requirements. Annual updates are required after certification. [Louisiana Hudson Initiative guidance]
Cost
A certification fee is not stated in the official sources reviewed. Ask the agency before applying. [Louisiana Hudson Initiative guidance]
Processing time
LED states it reviews completed applications and emails their status within two business days. [Louisiana Hudson Initiative guidance]
What it unlocks
- Purchasing and RFP evaluation advantages. The program does not set aside contracts for certified businesses. [Louisiana Hudson Initiative guidance]
How to apply
- Review the Hudson eligibility table and open the LED small-business portal. [Louisiana Hudson Initiative guidance] Open LED’s application portal.
- Complete the online application and watch for the emailed certification decision. [Louisiana Hudson Initiative guidance] Read the Hudson application steps.