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Equity Investment Tax Credit (EITC)

Equity Investment Tax Credit (EITC)

Provides investors in Arkansas technology businesses with a transferable tax credit for equity placed into qualifying ventures.

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The Equity Investment Tax Credit (EITC) is an Arkansas state income tax credit programme administered by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) to encourage private equity investment into new, technology-based businesses operating in the state. The credit is calculated at 33⅓ percent of the amount an investor places into an eligible business, making it one of the more generous investo…

What this grant funds

Provides a 33â…“% Arkansas state income tax credit to investors who place equity into new, technology-based businesses in Arkansas that pay above-average wages, with the credit transferable upon AEDC approval.

Key facts
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.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Tax credit
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: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.arkansasedc.com