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Volusia County Local Business Financial Support Reporting Sales and Corporate Income Tax Incentives Business Growth Incentives Thriving businesses are at the heart of healthy communities. So encouraging and supporting business creation and growth just makes sense. One way to foster business growth is through targeted, performance-based investments in job-creating companies.
There are several incentive programs offered by state, county and municipal agencies.
CRA/Property Improvement Grants Capital Investment reimbursement Economic Opportunity Fund - Job Growth Grow Volusia Business Program (job creation) Industrial Site Readiness Infrastructure Development/Improvement Municipal Job Growth Incentives Special Infrastructure Grant Training and Hiring Expenses Water Quality Infrastructure Grant Zoning, Annexation Fee Reductions View available local assistance and incentive programs.
Volusia County Local Business Financial Support Reporting To view Volusia County's financial support of local businesses to the State, click this link and then choose "Volusia County" under the County option then select "All" under the status option. Sales and Corporate Income Tax Incentives Corporate income tax incentives Florida offers tax credits, refunds, and other incentives to promote business development and job creation.
Machinery sales tax exemption Electric energy tax exemtion Industrial Development Authority Bonds If traditional financing is not an option or you are interested in learning about an alternative source of funding for your capital project, you may want to consider a bond.
The Volusia County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) was created for the purpose of reviewing and processing commercial/industrial projects submitted for tax-free revenue bond financing and re-financing as defined by, and in the manner provided by, the Florida Industrial Development Financing Act and by Sections 159. 44-159. 53 of Chapter 159 of the Florida Statutes.
Projects submitted and accepted by the IDA are subject to the approval or disapproval of the County Council. Types of projects the IDA can issue bonds for include but are not limited to: Office buildings for use as corporate or company headquarters or regional offices Any facilities owned or operated by a 501(c) organization. View this overview document which states the rules and benefits.
If you would like to learn more about whether or not your project qualifies for consideration, please contact Director Lou Paris at 386-248-8048. Small business grants are provided to business owners from both public and private sources.
Export Trade Grants - SelectFlorida offers a variety of trade grants through the Florida Export Diversification & Expansion program to help qualified companies start exporting for the first time or diversify into new overseas markets. Grants. gov - Grants provided by the Federal government fund your ideas and projects to provide public services and stimulate the economy.
Grants support critical recovery initiatives, innovative research, and many other programs listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. SBIR/STTR programs - The U.S. Small Business Administration , Office of Investment and Innovation (OII) plays a substantial role in the Federal Lab-to-Market ecosystem, serving as the hub of the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs .
These highly competitive programs encourage domestic small businesses with the potential for commercialization to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R&D) and are an important resource for a wide-range of researchers, innovators, inventors, entrepreneurs, and startups working on big ideas.
Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD) - Devoted exclusively to promoting veteran entrepreneurship, the OVBD facilitates the use of all SBA programs by veterans, service-disabled veterans, reservists, active-duty service members, transitioning service members, and their dependents or survivors.
SBA programs provide access to capital and preparation for small business opportunities and can also connect veteran small business owners with federal procurement and commercial supply chains. Private Organizations - Several private and non-profit organizations provide various types of grants to aid small businesses.
The Volusia County Economic Development newsletter periodically includes grants found from various grant resource websites for small businesses to further research to determine their specific eligibility. Talk to one of our local experts about your business needs.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Businesses expanding or relocating to Volusia County. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Grow Volusia Business Program is funded by Volusia County Economic Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
The Eli Lilly and Company Foundation's 2026 Open Call opened June 1 and closes July 3, across three focus areas: Global Health, K-12 STEM Education, and Economic Mobility. But two of the three only fund Marion County, Indiana. Here is how to read the geographic fine print, why the funder's commercial identity shapes what wins, and how to position a proposal that actually fits.
Read articleThe Lilly Foundation's 2026 Open Call accepts pre-applications June 1 through July 3. Its three priorities — Global Health, K-12 STEM Education, and Economic Mobility — look national, but the education and mobility tracks concentrate heavily in Marion County, Indiana, while the health track funds cardiometabolic work abroad. Here's how to read the geography before you spend a week on a pre-application you can't win.
Read articleThe Department of Education quietly published the FY2026 RPED competition in the May 29 Federal Register: $45M total, awards of $1.5M-$2.5M each over 48 months, applications due June 23 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The program funds rural community colleges and regional universities to build career pathways into high-wage industries. With FIPSE under structural review by the second Trump administration, this may be the last cycle under the existing rubric. Here's the eligibility math, the partner architecture that wins, the NCES locale codes that gate the absolute priority, and the 25-day sprint that determines who gets funded.
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