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Kentucky Business Investment (KBI) Program

Kentucky Business Investment (KBI) Program

Funds companies establishing operations in Kentucky with tax credits and wage assessments tied to eligible projects.

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The Kentucky Business Investment (KBI) Program, authorized under KRS 154.32, provides two parallel incentives — income-tax credits and wage assessments — to companies that establish or expand operations in Kentucky across eligible sectors. Administered by the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA), KBI is available to new and existing businesses in agribusiness, manufacturing, non…

Delivers income-tax credits of up to 100% of corporate income tax liability and wage assessments of up to 4.5% of taxable wages to companies establishing or expanding eligible operations in Kentucky, claimable for up to 15 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.—
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: ced.ky.gov