Louisiana Trucking Research and Education Council (LaTREC) Funding for Programs

Louisiana Trucking Research and Education Council (LaTREC) Funding

Funding opportunity for projects that increase Louisiana's trucking industry development, education, and research.

Legal Authority: Created by Act 314 of the 2019 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature

Purpose: The Council's public purpose is to promote education, training, research and development for enhanced safety and efficiency within the trucking industry through activities concerning:

• Workforce development
• Highway safety
• Highway planning
• Public education

Geographic Scope: Louisiana

Eligible Applicants:

• Organizations and individuals with project ideas to advance the trucking industry

Required Information in Submissions:

• Purpose of the project
• Person requesting the project
• Benefit to the state's trucking community
• Anticipated amount of money to be spent
• Target audience

Contact Information:

• Executive Director: Renee Amar
• Email: renee@lmta.la
• Phone: 225-287-0117

Note: Historical deadlines mentioned were October 7, 2021 and April 1, 2022. Current deadline information is not available in the website content. Contact the Executive Director for current submission deadlines and guidelines.

Application Process

Submission Requirements:

1. Submit activity request statements that include:
   • Purpose of the project
   • Person requesting the project
   • Benefit to the state's trucking community
   • Anticipated amount of money to be spent
   • Target audience
2. Submit to:
   • Executive Director: Renee Amar
   • Email: renee@lmta.la
   • Phone: 225-287-0117

Note: The Council is required to annually solicit activity request statements. Contact the Executive Director for current deadline information and detailed submission guidelines, as specific deadlines and formats are not clearly specified in the available website content.