Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 3, § 317. Comprehensive grant information

A. The office shall request such specific information as the director determines to be necessary concerning assistance programs and grants administered by federal, state, and local agencies, individuals, and corporations designed to enhance rural areas. Such information shall be used to advise local agencies, individuals, or corporations for the purpose of promoting coordination in program or grant efforts wherever feasible or proper.

B. Any applicant requesting program grants or assistance in order to address rural development and revitalization needs, conditions, or strengths in rural areas may, pursuant to the rules of the office, adopted under the Administrative Procedure Act, confer with the office to obtain assistance in the prompt and efficient processing and review of applications.

C. The office shall, so far as possible, render such assistance, and the director may designate an officer or employee of the office to act as an expeditor for the purpose of:

D. No fees of any kind shall be charged or collected under this Chapter, except those monies that may be provided by a federal agency or the state for administrative costs.