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North Carolina Small Business Grants is a suite of incentive programs from the North Carolina Department of Commerce designed to help companies and communities grow and thrive in the state.
Key programs include the Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG), a performance-based discretionary program offering cash grants to new and expanding companies offsetting costs of locating or expanding facilities, and the One North Carolina Fund (OneNC), a discretionary cash-grant program enabling the Governor to respond quickly to competitive job-creation projects.
Awards are based on jobs created, capital investment, project location, economic impact, and statewide importance. Eligible applicants are small businesses operating or expanding in North Carolina.
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Grants & Incentives | NC Commerce North Carolina’s targeted, performance-based incentive programs help companies and communities grow and thrive in our state. In situations where North Carolina is competing with other attractive business locations, our competitive incentive programs can come into play.
Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) The Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) is a performance-based, discretionary incentive program that provides cash grants directly to new and expanding companies to help offset the cost of locating or expanding a facility in the state.
Details about the Job Development Investment Grant The One North Carolina Fund (OneNC) is a discretionary cash-grant program that allows the Governor to respond quickly to competitive job-creation projects. The North Carolina Department of Commerce administers OneNC on behalf of the Governor.
Awards are based on the number of jobs created, level of investment, location of the project, economic impact of the project and the importance of the project to the state and region. Details about the One North Carolina Fund Public Infrastructure Funds We offer funds to help North Carolina communities build the necessary infrastructure to attract more businesses to their area.
Infrastructure - State/Rural Grants Infrastructure - Federal/CDBG – Economic Development Rail Industrial Access Program Worker in factory working on school bus Additional Incentives & Information Downtown Development Funds North Carolina downtowns are the cultural and economic centers of their communities. Funds demolition, reuse or expansion of existing buildings to upfit for new projects.
Funding to offset the cost of on-the-job training and other workforce development programs. Companies can receive funding from the state or NC Biotech Center to support science and technology innovations. Promoting equitable, affordable housing.
Supporting existing communities. Valuing communities and neighborhoods. North Carolina is world-renowned as a film-friendly state with rebates up to 25% on qualified production expenses.
Appalachian Regional Commission Funds A unique federal-state partnership providing social and economic support for a 13-state region. North Carolina offers a variety of ways to reduce business taxes and other costs.
State and federal funding will be part of the programs helping North Carolina communities rebuild in a smart, comprehensive way County Distress Rankings (Tiers) The North Carolina Department of Commerce annually ranks the state’s 100 counties based on economic well-being and assigns each a Tier designation
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small businesses in North Carolina. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in creating innovative, disruptive technologies with commercial potential or societal benefit, including projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies. Specialty tubing could be relevant for agricultural equipment or renewable energy systems.