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Pasco Job Creation Incentive

Resource Type: Grant

County cash incentive aimed to promote the creation of high-wages jobs.

Target Industries

Pasco County Expedited Permitting

Resource Type: Misc

Pasco County initiative to streamline governmental review and approval of building permits for new construction of office and industrial buildings.

Target Industries

Penny for Pasco Workforce Training Grant

Resource Type: Workforce Development

Provides reimbursements for employee training for Pasco-based employees of tareget industry employers.

Target Industries

MicroLoan Program

Resource Type: Loans

Small business loan program for Pasco businesses that are not able to access capital through traditional means.

Target Industries

State

Florida Job Growth Grant Fund

Resource Type: Grant

Grant awarded for local public infrastructure and workforce training proposals that promote economic opportunity across the state.

Target Industries

High Impact Performance Incentive (HIPI)

Resource Type: Grant

Grant incentivizing capital investment and job creation, exclusively available for major facilities in designated high-impact sectors, driving economic growth and development.

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Capital Investment Tax Credit

Resource Type: Tax Credit

Tax Credit for high-impact sectors that make a cumulative investment of at least $25 million and create a minimum of 100 new full-time jobs.

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Research and Development Tax Credit Program

Resource Type: Tax Credit

Corporate income tax credit for eligible businesses in targeted industries, supporting qualified research expenses in Florida, fostering innovation and technological advancement.

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Jobs for Veterans State Grant

Resource Type: Workforce Development

Empowers veterans, transitioning service members, and eligible spouses for meaningful careers, breaking down employment barriers through empathetic case management.

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Community Contribution Tax Credit Program

Resource Type: Tax Credit

Promotes affordable housing and job opportunities for low-income households through tax credits for donations to entities engaged in community development projects.

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Brownfield Redevelopment Bonus Refunds

Resource Type: Tax Refund

Incentive program driving job creation and capital investment in designated brownfield areas, offering tax refunds up to $2,500 per job created for eligible businesses.

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Semi-Conductor, Defense, and Space Technology Tax Exemption

Resource Type: Tax Exemptions

Supporting technology-based firms investments in machinery and equipment. Eligible businesses, including those in semiconductor, defense, and space tech, can secure a two-year sales tax exemption permit for qualifying machinery and equipment.

Target Industries

Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment Sales Tax Exemption

Resource Type: Tax Exemptions

Available to qualifying businesses in manufacturing sectors, this program exempts sales tax on parts and accessories for industrial machinery and equipment, fostering economic growth.

Target Industries

Research & Development Machinery and Equipment Sales Tax Exemption

Resource Type: Tax Exemptions

Program available for purchases or lease of machinery and equipment used predominantly for research and development purposes (section 212.08(18), Florida Statutes).

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Machinery and Equipment Used in Production of Electrical or Steam Energy Sales Tax Exemption

Resource Type: Tax Exemptions

Sales tax exemption on machinery and equipment for facilities generating electrical or steam energy, promoting cost-effective production for qualifying manufacturing activities in Florida.

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Aircraft Repair and Maintenance Sales Tax Exemption

Resource Type: Tax Exemptions

Available for labor, parts, and equipment related to the repair and maintenance of qualified aircraft.

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Black Business Loan Program

Resource Type: Loans

Empowers black business enterprises with loans, loan guarantees, and investments through certified black business investment corporations, fostering success in the private sector.

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Defense Infrastructure Grant Program

Resource Type: Grant

Supports local infrastructure projects deemed to have a positive impact on the military value of installations within the state.

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Defense Reinvestment Grant Program

Resource Type: Grant

Supports community initiatives addressing military-related issues, focusing on protecting installations, diversifying defense-dependent communities, and developing plans for closed or realigned military installations.

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Experiential Learning Tax Credit

Resource Type: Workforce Development

Offers a corporate income/franchise tax credit for businesses with up to five apprentices, preapprentices, or student interns, supporting workforce development and skill-building initiatives.

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Fixed Wing Aircraft Sales Tax Exemption

Resource Type: Tax Exemptions

Tax exemption for the sale or lease of a qualified aircraft or an aircraft having a maximum certified takeoff weight of more than 15,000 pounds and used by a “common carrier,” as defined in Federal Aviation Administration regulations.

Target Industries

Florida Defense Support Task Force Grants

Resource Type: Grant

Department of Commerce contracts with the task force to address designated issues: economic research, joint planning, advocacy, school transition, job training for military spouses, and state promotion to military contractors.

Target Industries

Florida Development Finance Corporation

Resource Type: Misc

Florida's special development financing authority, facilitating economic growth and job creation by providing businesses access to capital through strategic financings.

Target Industries

Florida Entertainment Industry Sales Tax Exemption

Resource Type: Tax Exemptions

For qualified purchases made by production companies for motion pictures, made‐for‐television motion pictures, television series, commercials, music videos or sound recordings are eligible.

Target Industries

Florida Opportunity Fund

Resource Type: Small Business Venture Capital

Supports Florida's economic growth by investing in a diverse portfolio of seed and early-stage venture capital funds, fostering long-term capital appreciation.

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Florida Small Business Loan Program

Resource Type: Loans

The SSBCI 1.0 program enhances business growth and economic development by providing additional resources and capital. In Florida, funds support lending and the Florida Venture Capital Program.

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Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program

Resource Type: Loans

Offers short-term, interest-free working capital loans to bridge the gap between major catastrophes and securing longer-term recovery resources for businesses in Florida.

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Incumbent Worker Training

Resource Type: Workforce Development

12-month grant program funding continuing education and training for incumbent employees at existing Florida businesses, fostering skill development and adaptability.

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Microfinance Guarantee Program

Resource Type: Loans

This program stimulates access to credit for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Florida by providing guarantees to loans.

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Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Program

Resource Type: Workforce Development

State-funded initiative supporting the establishment, operation, or expansion of registered apprenticeship or preapprenticeship programs in various educational institutions.

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Quick Response Training

Resource Type: Workforce Development

State grant program providing funding for customized training to new or expanding businesses in targeted industries, enhancing workforce skills and competitiveness.

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Rebuild Florida Business Loan Fund

Resource Type: Loans

Addresses the capital gap for businesses, offering long-term, high-funding loans at market rates statewide, fostering economic development and resiliency in Florida.

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Space Flight Activities Tax Expemptions

Resource Type: Tax Exemptions

Tax exemptions for space-related entities, covering orbital space facilities, vehicles, satellites, and associated properties, fostering growth in Florida's aerospace industry and space exploration endeavors.

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Space Florida

Resource Type: Misc

Space Florida, an independent district, drives the growth of a premier aerospace industry in the state through strategic financing, spaceport operations, research, workforce development, and education programs.

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Veterans Florida

Resource Type: Workforce Development

A comprehensive initiative aiding military veterans in transitioning to civilian life, offering grant reimbursement, career services, and entrepreneurship support to enhance veteran employment and business opportunities.

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Federal

Federal Bonding Program

Resource Type: Workforce Development

Provides employers liability protection for at-risk job hires by offering business insurance against theft, forgery, larceny, or embezzlement.

Target Industries

Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program

Resource Type: Workforce Development

Allows employers to earn federal tax credits ($1,200 to $9,600) per employee when hiring from defined target groups, promoting diverse and inclusive workforce practices.

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