Louisville Business Grants by Industry
Compare local funding paths for Louisville businesses across technology, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, clean energy, women-owned companies, and other high-intent categories.
Provincial Programs Available in Louisville
These state-level and provincial grant programs are active and open to qualified businesses operating in the Louisville area:
Kentucky Business Investment (KBI)
Agency: Cabinet for Econ Dev
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).
Kentucky Enterprise Initiative Act (KEIA)
Agency: Cabinet for Econ Dev
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.
Bluegrass State Skills Corp (BSSC) Grant-in-Aid
Agency: BSSC
Provides cash reimbursement for 50% of eligible workforce training costs. This includes instructor fees, materials, and even wages paid to employees while training.
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Technology Startups
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Agriculture and Farming
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Manufacturing
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Healthcare and Medical
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Clean Tech and Energy
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Women-Owned Businesses
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Restaurants and Hospitality
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Retail and Main Street
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Non-profits and Social Enterprises
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Veteran-Owned Businesses
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Minority and BIPOC Founders
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Arts and Entertainment
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Education and EdTech
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Supply Chain and Logistics
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Local Trades and Construction
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