The following documents and information are required to conduct your Incentive Management System (IMS) Agent™ assessment — identifying federal grants, state incentives, tax credits, and non-repayable capital programs your business qualifies for.
Federal and state incentive programs each have unique eligibility requirements — employee count thresholds, geographic qualifications, industry classifications, capital expenditure minimums, and domestic production percentages. Without this information, we cannot match your business to the programs that will return the most capital. The more complete your submission, the more programs we can qualify you for.
Core information about your business required for all incentive program applications.
Full legal name, entity type (LLC / C-Corp / S-Corp / Partnership), state of incorporation, and date of formation. Required for every federal and state program application.
Your federal EIN issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Required for all federal incentive programs, tax credit filings, and grant applications.
Required for federal grant applications through SAM.gov (System for Award Management). If you do not have one, we can assist with registration.
Your primary NAICS code determines eligibility for industry-specific incentive programs. If unknown, we will identify the correct classification.
Confirm whether your entity is registered in SAM.gov. Required for all federal grants and contracts. If not registered, we can guide you through the process.
Where you operate and how — determines geographic and program-specific eligibility.
Complete addresses of all U.S. facilities — headquarters, manufacturing plants, warehouses, offices. Include whether each is owned or leased. Geographic location determines state and local incentive eligibility.
Total number of full-time equivalent (FTE) employees at each facility. Many state incentive programs have minimum and maximum employee thresholds.
Total annual payroll at each facility. Used to calculate eligibility for workforce development credits, job creation incentives, and payroll-based tax abatements.
What you produce, how you produce it, and what equipment you use. Determines eligibility for the CHIPS and Science Act, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit, and state manufacturing incentives.
Percentage of your products manufactured, assembled, or substantially transformed in the United States. Critical for Build America Buy America (BABA) compliance and related incentives.
Used to quantify incentive value and demonstrate program eligibility.
Gross annual revenue for the past 3 fiscal years. Many incentive programs have revenue thresholds for eligibility (Small Business Administration (SBA) size standards).
Capital investments made in the past 3 years and planned for the next 3 years — equipment, machinery, facility construction, technology. Directly determines eligibility for investment tax credits and capital grants.
Annual R&D spending, including personnel, materials, and contracted research. Determines eligibility for the federal R&D Tax Credit (IRC Section 41) and state R&D credits.
Used to validate revenue, expenses, and tax credit eligibility. We only need the first 2 pages and relevant schedules — not the full return.
Future plans unlock the largest incentive programs — reshoring, job creation, and facility expansion grants.
Projected number of new hires, job types, average wages, and locations. Job creation is the primary trigger for state and local incentive programs — some paying $2,000–$10,000 per new job created.
Any planned facility expansions, new construction, or equipment purchases. Include estimated investment amounts and timelines. Triggers capital investment tax credits and property tax abatements.
If you are moving production from overseas to the United States or from one state to another. Reshoring unlocks the highest-value federal and state incentive packages available.
Planned investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, electric vehicles (EV), or carbon reduction. Unlocks IRA clean energy credits, state sustainability grants, and utility incentive programs.
What you have already applied for or received — prevents duplication and identifies stacking opportunities.
List any federal, state, or local incentives you are currently receiving — tax credits, grants, abatements, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts, Enterprise Zone designations, etc.
Any applications submitted (approved, denied, or pending) to federal agencies (Economic Development Administration (EDA), Small Business Administration (SBA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)) or state economic development offices.
Any current participation in state workforce training programs, apprenticeship programs, or community college partnerships. Many states offer additional credits for businesses that invest in workforce development.
These designations unlock dedicated federal and state programs — some exclusively reserved for qualifying businesses.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) certification from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Unlocks VA set-aside contracts, SBA veteran loan programs, and state veteran business incentives.
Certification from the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) or state equivalent. Unlocks corporate supplier diversity programs, SBA 8(a) Business Development program, and minority business grants.
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification through the SBA or Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Unlocks federal set-aside contracts and dedicated grant programs.
Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) certification from the SBA. Confirms your principal office and 35%+ of employees reside in a HUBZone. Unlocks federal contracting preferences and price evaluation advantages.
If your facilities are in a USDA-designated rural area (population under 50,000). Unlocks USDA Business & Industry (B&I) loans, Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants, and state rural development incentives.
Certification through your state's Unified Certification Program (UCP). Unlocks Department of Transportation (DOT) contracts, airport/transit set-asides, and state disadvantaged business programs.
If any facilities are located in a designated Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ). Unlocks capital gains deferral/exclusion benefits for investors and enhanced state incentive packages.
If your business involves property acquisition, development, or redevelopment — these inputs unlock the highest-value incentive programs.
Full address of each property involved. Asset class: Office, Retail, Industrial, Multifamily, Mixed-Use, Land, or Special Purpose. Current use versus proposed use if different.
Purchase price or total project cost. Used to calculate deal enhancement score and program value as a percentage of investment.
Is the site Clean, Brownfield, or Unknown? Environmental status determines eligibility for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfield Assessment Grants ($500K), Cleanup Grants ($2M), state Voluntary Cleanup Programs (VCP), and contamination tax credits. A perceived environmental "liability" can become a revenue source.
Hold, Reposition, or Redevelop? Include timeline, scope, and estimated capital expenditure. Redevelopment triggers Historic Tax Credits (HTC) at 20% of qualified rehab, New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) at 39% over 7 years, and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts.
Any community benefit opportunities: land donations, public amenity dedications, affordable housing set-asides, infrastructure improvements. These create goodwill that accelerates approvals and unlocks additional incentive packages. Typical Return on Investment (ROI): 10–20x.
Timing determines which programs are still available and which require immediate action.
When do you plan to break ground, hire, expand, or close on a property? Many programs require application BEFORE the action is taken. If you have already started, indicate the date — some programs allow retroactive applications within specific windows.
Immediate (0–30 days), Short-Term (1–3 months), Medium-Term (3–6 months), or Long-Term (6–12+ months). Determines which expiring programs, fiscal year deadlines, and "use it or lose it" funding cycles we prioritize.
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