Office of Economic and Workforce Development

Financial Services

The Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) may provide economic development incentives to eligible projects that support and assist in the creation, retention or expansion of businesses in Durham and broaden employment opportunities for residents throughout the city.

Economic Development Incentive Types

To determine whether your project site is within an eligible area to apply for funding, click on the link below to access a mapping application. This mapping tool should be utilized prior to completing an application to help applicants with determining eligibility based on geographic location. Once a project location is determined to be geographically eligible, applicants will be directed to a basic project assessment site to gauge further eligibility.

View mapping application for geographic eligibility

This application requires the use of the Adobe Flash Player. Download it here.


Current Incentive Types


Retail and Professional Services Grant (Formerly Merchandise-Based Incentive Grants)

Building Improvement Grant

Sign and Façade Grant (Formerly Sign Grant)