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Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) Tax Credit

Status

Closes in 50 days

Applications close 2026-12-01.

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Amount
$100,000

Credit equals 50% of the increase in the KIZ company's gross revenues attributable to KIZ activities; capped at $100,000 annually per company.

Funder

Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development

public · regional

Deadline: Fixed cut-off dates — Applications due on or before December 1 each year; credits awarded May 1 of the following year.

Your odds
Not published

This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.

Effort
moderate

Moderate — a form and supporting documents.

Who can apply

For-profit entity located within a Keystone Innovation Zone, in operation less than 8 years, in a KIZ targeted industry sector.

How to apply

  1. Confirm the company is physically located within a designated Keystone Innovation Zone
  2. Register in the DCED Single Application for Assistance system
  3. Apply during the annual window with gross revenue figures for the two prior years
  4. If awarded, either apply the credit against Pennsylvania tax liability or sell it through an approved broker

What you will need

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Apply on the funder's site

Source. https://dced.pa.gov/programs/keystone-innovation-zone-tax-credit-program/

"Applications must be submitted on or before December 1 of each year. ... The KIZ Tax Credit is limited to $100,000 annually per KIZ company."

Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026

Source: dced.pa.gov

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