Country Music in Louisiana

Cooperative Marketing Program Grant

Through the Cooperative Marketing Program (CMP), the Louisiana Office of Tourism (LOT) supports the promotion of tourism in Louisiana by providing grants to eligible entities for the placement of eligible media. An eligible applicant is a Louisiana-based convention and visitors bureau (CVB), tourist commission, destination management organization (DMO) or political subdivision of the state of Louisiana, created and/or authorized to promote tourism within its jurisdiction.
 
A total of $400,000 has been allocated for the FY 26 CMP and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Should funding be exhausted prior to the application close date, notification will be posted on this site. Applicants that meet eligibility criteria can apply for a maximum award of $10,000.00.
 
Application packets must be postmarked on or before Thursday, June 5, 2025, or received via email at [email protected], or fax (225.342.1051, Attn: Lindsey Schmitt) by 4:30 PM CT Thursday, June 5, 2025.

Download Application and Guidelines.

Or mail applications to either location:

Louisiana Office of Tourism
Cooperative Marketing Program
Attn: Lindsey Schmitt, Grants

Louisiana Office of Tourism
Cooperative Marketing Program
Attn: Lindsey Schmitt, Grants

1051 N. 3rd St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
P.O. Box 94291
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9291