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Job Development Investment Grant — Transformative Project

JDIG Transformative Project

Funds flagship North Carolina projects with exceptional employment impact and major private-sector capital attraction.

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The JDIG Transformative Project tier is the highest-value incentive track within North Carolina's Job Development Investment Grant framework, administered by the North Carolina Economic Investment Committee (EIC) under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-437.50. It is a performance-based, discretionary cash grant that reimburses qualifying companies for up to 90% of annual withholding taxes generated by net ne

Performance-based cash grants to companies creating 3,000 or more net new jobs and committing at least $1 billion in capital investment in North Carolina, reimbursing up to 90% of withholding taxes over terms of up to 30+ 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.120–384 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: www.commerce.nc.gov