OpenFlorida programOpen to for-profit businesses

Qualified Target Industry (QTI) Tax Refund

FloridaCommerceNo deadline listed$3,000 – $6,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a Florida tax refund, not a grant: $3,000 to $6,000 per new job for businesses in targeted industries like life sciences, IT, manufacturing, finance, and clean energy. It only works if your new jobs pay at least 115% of the local area average wage and you get approved by FloridaCommerce and your local government. Nonprofits and businesses whose new hires pay below that wage threshold should not bother applying.

Best for
Florida for-profit businesses in targeted industries like life sciences, IT, manufacturing, finance, or clean energy, Companies creating new high-wage jobs paying at least 115% of the local area average wage, Businesses expanding or relocating to Florida with local government support
Not for
Nonprofits and organizations outside the targeted industries, Businesses whose new jobs pay below 115% of the area average wage, Companies unable to secure approval from FloridaCommerce and their local government
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechMatches your industry (energy, clean)
75
Strong Match
ManufacturingMatches your industry (manufacturing)
74
Good Match
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (technology, tech)
72
Good Match
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (business)
67
Good Match
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (health)
67
Good Match
Retail & E-CommerceCurrently accepting applications
62
Good Match
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Hiring, Expansion
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies
Award range
$3,000 – $6,000

Questions about this grant

How much funding can an applicant receive?
The refund is $3,000 to $6,000 per new job created. The exact amount per job depends on how the wages paid compare to the area average wage.
Who can apply for this grant?
For-profit businesses, including small businesses, that are Florida-based or relocating to Florida. They must be creating jobs in a qualified target industry, pay at least 115% of the area average wage, and be approved by both FloridaCommerce and local government.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. The program lists small businesses and for-profit companies as eligible applicant types, but it does not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. The program only accepts for-profit business applicants, so nonprofits are not eligible.

Summary

Florida tax refund incentive for businesses creating high-wage jobs in targeted industries such as life sciences, IT, manufacturing, finance, and clean energy. Refunds of $3,000-$6,000 per new job, with amounts based on wages relative to area average. Open to Florida-based or relocating businesses approved by FloridaCommerce and local government.

About this grant

Tax refund incentive for businesses creating high-wage jobs in targeted industries. Refund amount per job depends on wages paid relative to the area average. Targeted industries include life sciences, IT, manufacturing, finance, and clean energy.

Who can apply

Florida-based or relocating to Florida

Creating jobs in qualified target industry

Jobs must pay at least 115% of area average wage

Must be approved by FloridaCommerce and local government

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Economic development
  • Workforce
  • Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Energy

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