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Compare local funding paths for Raleigh-Durham businesses across technology, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, clean energy, women-owned companies, and other high-intent categories.
These state-level and provincial grant programs are active and open to qualified businesses operating in the Raleigh-Durham area:
Agency: NC Department of Commerce
JDIG is North Carolina's premier performance-based incentive. It provides annual cash grants to companies that create high-quality jobs. The grant amount is calculated as a percentage (up to 75%) of the personal income tax withholdings associated with the new jobs. Unlike tax credits, JDIG is a cash payment, making it highly valuable for companies with limited tax liability.
Agency: NC Department of Commerce
OneNC is a discretionary cash grant fund used to secure competitive job creation projects. It requires a local match, meaning the city or county must also contribute incentives. It is often used for infrastructure upgrades (gas, water, rail) needed to make a specific site viable for a new facility.
Agency: NC IDEA (Private Foundation)
This is one of the few true "free money" grants for startups in the country. NC IDEA SEED provides $50,000 in non-dilutive funding to early-stage companies to validate their market and scale. It is highly competitive but prestigious; winning signals validation to future investors.
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Funding guide for Raleigh-Durham businesses
Funding guide for Raleigh-Durham businesses
Funding guide for Raleigh-Durham businesses
Funding guide for Raleigh-Durham businesses
Funding guide for Raleigh-Durham businesses
Funding guide for Raleigh-Durham businesses
Funding guide for Raleigh-Durham businesses
Funding guide for Raleigh-Durham businesses
Funding guide for Raleigh-Durham businesses
Funding guide for Raleigh-Durham businesses
Funding guide for Raleigh-Durham businesses
Funding guide for Raleigh-Durham businesses
Funding guide for Raleigh-Durham businesses
Funding guide for Raleigh-Durham businesses
Funding guide for Raleigh-Durham businesses
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