Texas Enterprise Fund
Administered by Office of the Texas Governor
About this grant
The Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) is the largest deal-closing fund of its kind in the nation, used as a financial incentive to attract companies to Texas.
Key facts
Eligibility requirements
All of the following criteria must be met:
- Must be considering Texas competitively against another state or country
- Significant job creation commitment required
- Capital investment must be substantial
- Local community support required
What the funding covers
- Cash grant tied to job creation milestones
- Capital investment incentives
- Performance-based payments
- Infrastructure support
How to apply
- 1Submit application through Governor's Economic Development office
- 2Include job creation projections, capital investment plan, and site analysis
- 3Review by TEF advisory board
- 4Governor's office makes final decision
Application tips
Grant details are sourced from official public databases and reviewed weekly. Eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and deadlines may change without notice. Always confirm details on the Office of the Texas Governor website before applying.
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