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Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG)

Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG)

Funds North Carolina companies that create quality jobs and invest in long-term local workforce growth.

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About

The Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) is a performance-based discretionary incentive program administered by the North Carolina Department of Commerce that provides cash grants directly to companies creating net new jobs and making capital investments in North Carolina. JDIG is structured as a reimbursement of a percentage of newly generated personal income withholding taxes paid by the new …

What this grant funds

Performance-based cash grants for companies competitively siting or expanding operations in North Carolina, requiring net new job creation and capital investment across industry sectors.

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.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: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.commerce.nc.gov