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Texas Capital Fund Infrastructure Program is a grant from the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office, Office of the Governor that funds public infrastructure projects in non-entitlement Texas communities that support business job creation and retention.
Eligible activities include water, wastewater, street, drainage, and other public infrastructure improvements directly tied to a business creating or retaining permanent jobs, primarily for low- and moderate-income persons. Awards range from $50,000 to $750,000.
Eligible applicants are non-entitlement communities — cities under 50,000 population and counties without direct HUD CDBG entitlement funding — that partner with a qualifying business.
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Incentive & Financial Programs Economic Development Finance Economic Development Finance, within the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office, provides globally competitive, cost-effective financial tools to expanding businesses operating in the state and businesses relocating to Texas.
Programs administered by this office include various grants, financing and tax refund programs, which all promote economic development, job creation and capital investment. The office partners with local governments and other entities to deliver programs targeted at small businesses, communities and universities in the state, among other entities.
Texas takes the initiative to invest in its future by offering competitive incentives to companies who are creating jobs and driving innovation in Texas. The incentives in this section are a summary of the most commonly utilized state offerings administered by Economic Development Finance. Local incentives and tax abatements are not included here.
For local incentives, please contact the local economic development representative. The fund is used as a performance-based financial incentive tool for projects that offer significant projected job creation and capital investment and where a single Texas site is competing with another viable out-of-state option.
The Events Trust Funds program applies local and state gains from sales and use, auto rental, hotel, and alcoholic beverage taxes generated over a specified period of time. Eligible events are not restricted to sports, but the venue must have been selected through a highly competitive selection process.
Governor’s University Research Initiative The Governor’s University Research Initiative grant program (GURI) has a goal to bring the best and brightest researchers in the world to the State of Texas. This program is a matching grant program to assist eligible institutions of higher education in recruiting distinguished researchers.
Texas Enterprise Zone Program The Texas Enterprise Zone Program is an economic development tool for local communities to partner with the State of Texas to promote job creation and significant private investment that will assist economically distressed areas of the state.
Texas Small Business Credit Initiative The Texas Small Business Credit Initiative (TSBCI) seeks to foster small business development and job creation by enhancing access to capital. This program focuses on providing resources for small businesses, with a particular emphasis on helping traditionally underserved businesses and those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Small businesses obtain funding through loans from financial institutions, and TSBCI works with financial institutions to support this process. With an allocation of $472 million, TSBCI represents a significant investment in Texas' small business ecosystem. The State of Texas is actively monitoring updates from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to ensure optimal implementation of this initiative.
The Skills Development Fund is an innovative program created to assist Texas public community and technical colleges finance customized job training for their local businesses. The Fund was established by the Legislature in 1995 and is administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. Grants are provided to help companies and labor unions form partnerships with local community colleges and technical schools to provide custom job training.
Average training costs is $2,000 per trainee; however, the benefit may vary depending on the proposal. The Self-Sufficiency Fund is a job-training program that is specifically designed for individuals that receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The program links the business community with local educational institutions and is administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.
The goal of the Fund is to assist TANF recipients become independent of government financial assistance. The Fund makes grants available to eligible public colleges or to eligible private, nonprofit organizations to provide customized job training and training support services for specific employers.
A joint application from the employer and the eligible public college and/or eligible private, nonprofit organization is required to be submitted to the Local Workforce Development Board for review and comment prior to approval.
Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology & Innovation (JETI) The JETI Act is a new competitive economic incentive program used to attract large, capital-intensive economic development projects, bringing new capital investment and creating new, high-paying jobs in Texas communities.
Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) The TSIF may be used to match funding to state entities, such as institutions of higher education, for semiconductor research, design and manufacturing projects; and for grants to business entities with an established presence within the state of Texas to encourage economic development related to semiconductor manufacturing and design.
Texas Micro-Business Disaster Recovery (MBDR) Loan Program The Texas MBDR Loan Program provides zero-interest loans to eligible CDFIs for purposes of making interest-bearing loans to qualifying micro-businesses that have difficulty in accessing capital following a declared disaster. All income received on a loan made by a CDFI participating in the program is the property of the financial institution.
Income received on a loan includes the payment of interest by a borrower micro-business and the administrative fees assessed by the CDFI. Additional Incentive Programs Economic Development & Diversification In-State Tuition for Employees Texas Tax Code Section 23. 03 Annual Bank Report (Fiscal Year 2025)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-entitlement communities. Funds must be used for public infrastructure to assist a business that commits to creating and/or retaining permanent jobs, primarily for low and moderate-income persons. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $750,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Texas Capital Fund Infrastructure Program is funded by Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office, Office of the Governor. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Texas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) is a grant from the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office, Office of the Governor that funds private sector companies with qualifying projects where a Texas site is competing with out-of-state locations. TEF provides performance-based deal-closing cash grants calculated using a uniform model based on average wages and projected job creation. Companies must plan a facility opening or expansion that creates more than 75 full-time jobs in urban areas or 25 in rural areas, with significant capital investment. The project must not have reached a final location decision, and must have support from local city, county, or school district governments.
Product Development and Small Business Incubator Fund (PDSBI) is sponsored by Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office, Office of the Governor. The PDSBI offers long-term, low-interest loans to innovative companies and business incubators across Texas. It supports the creation and growth of new products, technologies, or startups that bring jobs and innovation to the state.
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.
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