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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)
Based on current listing details, 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. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $50,000 - $750,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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.
Product Development and Small Business Incubator Fund (PDSBI) is a grant from the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office, Office of the Governor that funds product development companies and small business incubators and accelerators located in Texas through long-term, asset-backed loans. The program finances the development and production of new or improved products and stimulates growth of new or existing small businesses. It targets businesses that are unable to obtain financing or suitable terms in traditional capital markets. Eligible applicants include product development companies and incubators or accelerators operating in Texas with at least three years of operating history.
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.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.