Businesses, Gov entities
Government-funded
$2.0M
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Moderate
Standard state application
Provides grants to local governments for infrastructure improvements (roads, water, sewer, broadband) needed to support new or expanding businesses. Awarded in conjunction with major job creation projects.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below for a rules-based self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Local government must sponsor application on behalf of the business
2.Business must create minimum number of jobs at qualifying wages
3.Infrastructure must be directly required by and for the new project
4.Grant awarded to local government; not directly to business
5.TNECD approval required before construction begins
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