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Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit

Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit

Supports Colorado employers and businesses with growth-linked incentives for local jobs.

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The Colorado Strategic Fund Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit (JGITC) is a cash incentive program administered by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) through its Global Business Development division. The program provides cash payments over a five-year period to businesses that create and maintain permanent net new jobs in Colorado, specifically targeting compa…

Net new permanent job creation in Colorado by businesses in interstate competitive site selection for expansion or relocation, rewarded with a performance-based state tax credit.

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.96 months
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: 22 Jul 2026Source: oedit.colorado.gov