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Kentucky Angel Investment Tax Credit (KAITC)

Kentucky Angel Investment Tax Credit (KAITC)

Offers investors in Kentucky small businesses transferable tax credits for cash equity investments.

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The Kentucky Angel Investment Tax Credit (KAITC) is a state-administered tax incentive program operated by the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) under the Cabinet for Economic Development. Established under KRS 154.20-230 to 154.20-240, the program encourages cash equity investment in early-stage Kentucky small businesses by offering transferable tax credits to qualified inve…

What this grant funds

Provides qualified investors with a 25–40% transferable tax credit on cash equity investments of at least $10,000 in certified Kentucky small businesses, with an annual program cap of $3,000,000 and a $25,000 per-investor cap.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
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.$3M
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: ced.ky.gov