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
Since its establishment in 1958, North Carolina’s Customized Training Program has been the state’s premier workforce development initiative, helping businesses…
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…