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Job Development Investment Grant — Standard

JDIG Standard

Funds North Carolina industrial investment when companies expand operations and commit to job growth in the state.

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The JDIG Standard program is the base tier of North Carolina's Job Development Investment Grant framework, authorized under NC Gen. Stat. § 143B-437.50 et seq. and administered through the NC Economic Investment Committee (EIC). The EIC is a five-member body comprising the Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of Revenue, State Budget Director, and one appointee from each chamber of the NC General Asse…

Performance-based payroll withholding reimbursements for companies competitively siting or expanding operations in North Carolina with net new job creation, paid annually over up to 12 years.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–144 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: edpnc.com