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Find similar grantsManufacturing Voucher Program is sponsored by Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). This program offers matching funds for manufacturing equipment or to conduct projects aimed at improving manufacturing productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness. It's part of the Manufacturing Innovation Fund (MIF) in Connecticut.
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Manufacturing Innovation Fund Voucher Manufacturing Innovation Fund Voucher To help keep pace with state-of-the art product development and manufacturing technology, the Manufacturing Innovation Fund Voucher Program provides companies with access to capital to help them obtain new equipment and the expertise they need to become more efficient, productive, and competitive.
Up to $25,000 matching grants available for investments in process improvement or marketing. A program of the Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Fund , the voucher program is a partnership of the state Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) and the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc (CCAT). To get started, contact Ann Chambers of seCTer at 860-437-4659 or AChambers@secter.
org . More details can be found at ctmvp. ccat.
us. . Additive Manufacturing Adoption Program (AMAP) The Additive Technology Adoption Program (AMAP) seeks to infuse additive manufacturing technologies into the production processes of Connecticut manufacturers.
A program of the Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Fund, the AMAP program is a partnership of the state Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) and the Connecticut... This program provides tax incentives for manufacturers and certain related businesses that build or substantially renovate facilities in the Groton-New London Airport area. For details, refer to the Groton-New London Airport ADZ Overview.
Low-interest loans for brownfield investigation, assessment, remediation and development. Available for manufacturing, retail, residential or mixed-use developments, expansions or reuses. Contact Corinne Piazza, 860-446-5981 Business Incentives Guide Whether you are a small business, commercial developer or entrepreneur, we are here to help locate or expand your business in Groton.
This guide is an overview of business incentives and assistance resources. C-PACE Loans for Energy Conservation Financing solutions for technologies such as high-efficiency lighting, HVAC upgrades and renewable energy systems. Programs include: New Construction/Gut-Rehab Energy Efficiency/Deferred Maintenance Historic Tax Credits Go to greenworkslending.
com or cpace. com or call 860-257-2176. Community Advantage Recovery Loan The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering a new financial assistance loan expressly for existing small and start-up businesses in underserved areas through the Community Investment Corporation (http://ciclending.
com/) in Connecticut. This loan program offers financial and technical assistance to help small businesses adapt... Financial support for public infrastructure associated with new development projects.
Example uses include:Utility line extensionsSidewalks/Road ImprovementsTraffic control/street lightingComplete guidelines can be found here. The application form can be found here. To apply, contact Clayton Potter, 860-448-4095.
Save energy and reduce your energy bills with incentives, rebates, financing and services for energy efficiency and clean energy improvements. Go to energizect. com.
Companies involved in manufacturing, research associated with manufacturing and distribution warehousing (new construction/expansion only) as well as certain service companies that develop properties in an Enterprise Zone or a zone that is eligible for Enterprise Zone-level benefits will receive:a five-year, 80% abatement of local property...
Residential and non-manufacturing commercial property in the Enterprise Zone which is either newly constructed or rehabilitated is eligible for graduated deferral of assessment increases over a seven-year period. Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) are designated areas which are considered outside of U.S. Customs territory.
Companies that operate in FTZ designated areas can defer, reduce, or eliminate customs duties on foreign products that are brought into the zones for storage, exhibition, assembly, manufacture, and processing. Customs... IoT Integration Voucher Program (IVP) This grant program is intended to help Connecticut supply chain companies with the adoption and integration of IoT solutions.
The program will provide matching grants up to $20,000 for hardware, sensors, platforms, and related third-party integration services. Tax abatements and fixed assessments targeted towards projects with high anticipated job-creation or other economic benefits.
Eligible uses include:Construction, Expansion and RenovationFacilities & Manufacturing MachineryEquipment UpgradesContact Corinne Piazza at 860-446-5981 Manufacturing Assistance Act Incentive-driven direct loans for projects when there is a strong economic development potential.
Eligible investments include: Planning, engineering, market studies, etc. Acquisition of property or equipment Construction, renovation, demolition Contact Tricia Paesani at 860-270-8215 or patricia. paesani@ct.
gov Manufacturing Innovation Fund - Incumbent Worker Training Matching (50%) grants for training projects that equip workers to begin or advance their careers—targeted towards economically vital industries with high-growth occupations, e.g., Adv. Manufacturing, Bioscience. Please contact Bernice Zampano at (860) 263-6732 or via email at bernice.
zampano@ct. gov for further assistance with the program. More details,...
Opportunity Zones offer an incentive for development as capital gains taxes derived from qualified investments are deferred for up to ten years, depending on when the initial investment is made.
State Trade Expansion Program The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant is designed to help Connecticut’s small business community thrive in the global marketplace by increasing the value of small business exports, increasing the number of businesses that export and increasing the number of businesses exploring significant new trade...
To support economic development, the Town of Groton may consider the creation of and adoption of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts. TIF is a financing tool that can be used by municipalities to invest in economic development. It allows some or all of public and/or...
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Manufacturers in Connecticut. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Manufacturing Voucher Program is funded by Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Connecticut. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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