Delaware Tax Incentives
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Delaware Tax Incentives
- Assistive Technology Equipment Demo/Loan
- Assistive Technology Exchange Program
- Blue Collar Job Act
- DART Business Partners in Transit
- Delaware Capital Access Program
- Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative
- Delaware Chamber of Commerce
- Delaware Economic Develop Office
- Delaware New Jobs Infrastructure Fund
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Office Locations
- Governor’s Blue Collar Grant Program
- State Small Business Credit Initiative
- Strategic Fund
- Veterans Opportunity Credit
Assistive Technology Equipment Demo/Loan
The Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative mission is to increase accessibility and utilization of assistive technology. One way the Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative accomplishes this is through the local Assistive Technology Resource Centers equipment demonstration/loan program. This program is only available to Delaware residents. At each Assistive Technology Resource Centers, an experienced assistive technology provider is available to discuss personal needs and options. With the demo/loan program, Delawareans can see demonstrations of various assistive technology options or "test-drive " hundreds of assistive technology devices.
Assistive Technology Exchange Program
The goal of the Assistive Technology Exchange is to put assistive technology equipment that is not currently being used into the hands of someone who can benefit from it.
Blue Collar Job Act
The Blue Collar Job Act provides eligible businesses that (1) are engaged in a qualified activity (listed below); (2) hire five or more qualified employees; and (3) make an investment of at least $200,000 ($40,000 per qualified employee) in a qualified facility, tax credits against corporate or personal income taxes, gross receipts tax, and public utility tax.
- Manufacturing;
- Wholesaling;
- Scientific, agricultural or industrial research, development or testing;
- Computer processing or data preparation or processing services;
- Engineering services;
- Consumer credit reporting services, including adjustment and collection services and credit reporting services;
- Aviation services;
- Non-custom computer software;
- Telecommunications services;
- Any combination of the activities described above; or,
- The administration, management or support operations (including marketing) of any activity described above
This tax provision requires a company to hire at least 5 new employees. The employees who are hired can be ones who have disabilities.
This website has additional information on the Blue Collar Job Act.
Blue Collar Job Act Application PDF
DART - "Business Partners in Transit" Program
The Business Partners in Transit Program web site has information on a program that offers tax and transit benefits to Delaware employers who encourage their employees to use the DART system. With this program, employees can also receive $105/month towards transportation costs.
This program is advantageous to both Delaware employers and their employees, especially the ones with disabilities who often need added financial incentive in order to enter the workforce.
Delaware Capital Access Program
The Delaware Capital Access Program is designed to give banks a flexible and extremely non-bureaucratic tool to make business loans that are somewhat more risky than a conventional bank loan, in a manner consistent with safety and soundness. It is designed to use a small amount of public resources to generate a large amount of private bank financing, thus providing access to bank financing for many Delaware businesses that might otherwise not be able to obtain such access.
These loans can be used to purchase ADA compliant property or Assistive Technology to make a disabled employee more productive. Job creation, especially for people with disabilities, is another appropriate use of these loans.
Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative - Assistive Technology Low-Interest Loans
Assistive technology is any device that enables a person with a disability to be more functional. Using the proper technology at work will allow a disabled person to be more productive, and in turn, a better worker. Because of the increased productivity, it is wise for an employer to invest in Assistive Technology for disabled employees.
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Delaware Chamber of Commerce
The mission of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce is to promote an economic climate that strengthens the competitiveness of Delaware businesses and benefits citizens of the state. The Chamber will provide services members want. It will serve and be recognized as the primary resource on matters affecting companies of all sizes. It will also be the leading advocate for business with government in Delaware.
Delaware Economic Develop Office
The Delaware Economic Development Office is responsible for attracting new business and investment to the First State, promoting the expansion of existing industry, assisting small and minority-owned businesses, promoting and developing tourism and creating new and improved employment opportunities for all citizens in Delaware.
Delaware New Jobs Infrastructure Fund
The Delaware New Jobs Infrastructure Fund (the "Fund") was established to provide economic assistance for renovation, construction or any other type of improvements to roads, utilities and related infrastructure to attract new businesses to Delaware, or for the expansion of existing Delaware businesses, when such an economic development opportunity would create a significant number of quality, full-time jobs.
Procedure for Administering the Delaware New Jobs Infrastructure Fund PDF
Business Services – Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
The Business Services website lists and briefly describes the services the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation offers to Delaware businesses.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Office Locations
To meet the needs of Delaware's citizens with disabilities, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation has 6 offices statewide. The offices’ contact information is listed on this website.
Governor’s Blue Collar Grant Program (BCGP)
The Blue Collar Grant Program (BCGP) matching training grant fund is designed for Delaware’s companies. Whether they are relocating, existing or expanding their business, they may qualify for occupational skills upgrade training for their workforce. The Blue Collar Grant Program (BCGP) has a strong reputation for assisting companies to meet and exceed industry needs for customized, flexible, and industry-driven skills training.
These funds are available to train entry level employees up to font-line supervisors. All training is industry-specific to meet the needs of the company and its employees. They can be used in multiple ways and for various types of training programs such as: basic skills, industry skills, pre-employment and on-the-job training. Various methods of training are available: on-line instruction, classroom instruction and hybrid instruction.
Workers with disabilities who need a skills upgrade can benefit from the vocational training available through this grant.
Procedure for Administering the Delaware New Jobs Infrastructure Fund PDF
Training Application Process PDF
Training Grant Application PDF
State Small Business Credit Initiative
State Small Business Credit Initiative program supports lending to small businesses that will help create new private sector jobs and spur more than $121 million in new private lending.
Workers with disabilities could be employed in some of the private sector created by this financing.
State Small Business Credit Initiative Fact Sheet PDF
Strategic Fund
Businesses that demonstrate potential to create employment opportunities in Delaware are eligible to apply for the Delaware Strategic Fund, the state’s primary funding source to provide low-interest loans and grants to businesses for job creation, relocation, expansion and Brownfield redevelopment.
Delaware Economic Development Authority Application PDF
Veterans Opportunity Credit
The Veterans Opportunity Credit is an incentive to hire veterans who served overseas in conflicts since 2001. It is based W-2 wage and aimed at qualified employers located in Delaware that hire one or more qualified veterans.
Veterans Opportunity Credit Overview PDF
