Incentives

In addition to having the lowest corporate tax rate in the US, the state offers targeted, performance-based programs to help businesses grow in North Carolina.

North Carolina Incentives and Grant Programs

By Topic

Workforce Development

Among the most significant questions a company new to North Carolina or expanding in the state must address is how…

Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG)

The Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) is a performance-based, discretionary incentive program that provides cash grants directly to new and…

County Tier Systems

The North Carolina Department of Commerce annually ranks the state’s 100 counties based on economic well-being and assigns each a…

One North Carolina Fund

The One North Carolina Fund (OneNC) is a discretionary cash-grant program that allows the Governor to respond quickly to competitive…

Community Development Block Grant Demolition Program

The Community Development Block Grant, Demolition Program (CDBG Demolition) is administered by the North Carolina Department of Commerce; it is…

Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program

The Community Development Block Grant, Economic Development Program (CDBG ED) is administered by the North Carolina Department of Commerce; it…

Community Development Block Grant Building Reuse Program

The Community Development Block Grant, Building Reuse Program (CDBG Building Reuse) is administered by the North Carolina Department of Commerce;…

Data Centers Sales & Use Tax Exemptions

North Carolina provides three sales and use tax exemptions for purchase of the following items related to data centers and…