The Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit program offers between $3,500 and $25,000 per year for small businesses that have hired and sustained at least one new job in the last year and/or purchased at least $5,000 in qualifying equipment or technology. The new employee must have been on the payroll for at least one year and earn at least $10.88/hour.
Loans & Grants
List of national, state and local resources on funding opportunities. New resources are added as information becomes available.
Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
The Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit Program (KSBTC)
Area served: Kentucky Audience: Small Business Owners
Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade
Advanced Industries Export Grant
This grant helps Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses who want to export or are currently exporting. This grant is for small- and medium-sized businesses for up to $15,000.
Area served: Colorado Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed
The City of Orlando
Small Business Façade, Site Improvement and Adaptive Reuse Program
The Small Business Façade, Site Improvement and Adaptive Reuse Program (FSARP) is designed to revitalize business corridors and abandoned buildings within the city limits through funding for building façade, site improvements, and/or building reuse improvements. The FSARP is designed as a forgivable loan program. Awards made to properties will encourage reuse of vacant or underutilized properties, improve appearance, and support the long-term viability of the city.
Area served: Orlando, Florida Audience: Small Business Owners
City of Long Beach and National Development Council Grow America Fund
Grow Long Beach Fund
Loans between $100,000 to $2 million are available for businesses that have been operating in Long Beach for at least two years. To schedule a meeting to learn more about this program, please contact the City's BizCare Hotline at 562-570-4249.
Area served: Long Beach, California Audience: Small Business Owners
Kentucky Export Initiative
Kentucky Export Initiative Step Grant
For Kentucky small businesses seeking international export assistance, the STEP grant provides reimbursement for allowable international export development activities including: participation in training workshops, international trade expertise and assistance, online e-commerce platform fees, marketing media, trade show exhibitions, and more.
Area served: Kentucky Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed