Kentucky Business Grants by City and Industry
Explore local grant pages for Kentucky businesses, including funding paths for technology, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, clean energy, women-owned companies, and more.
Featured Funding Opportunities
Active public subsidies and capital programs available for businesses operating in Kentucky:
Kentucky Business Investment (KBI)
Tax Credits (up to 100% of corporate tax)Provided by: Cabinet for Econ Dev | Type: Tax Credit
KBI is the flagship incentive. It allows companies to keep up to 4% of employee wages (wage assessment) and receive state income tax credits. It can be used for up to 10 years (15 in some counties).
Official PortalKentucky Enterprise Initiative Act (KEIA)
Sales/Use Tax RefundProvided by: Cabinet for Econ Dev | Type: Grant
KEIA refunds the sales and use tax (6%) paid on construction materials, building fixtures, and R&D equipment. For a $10M building, this is a $600k cash savings.
Official PortalBluegrass State Skills Corp (BSSC) Grant-in-Aid
50% Training Reimbursement (up to $75k)Provided by: BSSC | Type: Grant
Provides cash reimbursement for 50% of eligible workforce training costs. This includes instructor fees, materials, and even wages paid to employees while training.
Official PortalBrowse Kentucky grant pages by city
Start with major local markets such as Bowling Green, Lexington, Louisville, then choose the industry page that matches your business.