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Find similar grantsKentucky Entertainment Incentive (KEI) Program is sponsored by Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. The KEI Program provides refundable and nontransferable tax incentives for motion picture or entertainment productions.
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Kentucky Entertainment Incentive (KEI) Program | Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development ATTENTION: CED staff is currently reviewing recently passed legislation related to economic development activity. Please stay tuned for important updates. Financial Incentives & Programs Kentucky Entertainment Incentive (KEI) Program Interested in applying, please contact CED.
KEI@ky.
gov The purpose of the KEI Program is to encourage: The film and entertainment industry to choose locations in the Commonwealth for the filming and production of motion picture or entertainment productions; The development of a film and entertainment industry in Kentucky; Increased employment opportunities for the citizens of the Commonwealth within the film and entertainment industry; and The development of a production and postproduction infrastructure in the Commonwealth for film production and touring Broadway show production facilities containing state-of-the-art technologies.
Expenditures not eligible for consideration as Qualifying Expenditures include, but are not limited to, the following: Expenditures made to vendors located outside of Kentucky KEI application and administrative fees Legal and accounting expenses Cast and Crew screening and wrap-up parties Bank, financing and completion bond fees Script publication and license fees Miscellaneous expenses and fees Non-Resident Kit/Box Rentals Tax incentives awarded through the KEI program are refundable and nontransferable and may be claimed against the Approved Company's Kentucky corporate, limited liability or individual income tax.
Unused credits may not be carried forward. KEI Application CED Sample (PDF) For potential projects interested in applying for the KEI program, please email CED. KEI@ky.
gov to schedule an introductory call.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Kentucky-based production companies must meet an in-state minimum spend of at least $125,000 for feature films/television, or $10,000 for documentaries. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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