Government grants provide direct funding to Texas businesses without requiring repayment. Programs range from federal SBIR/STTR research grants to state workforce training grants and local economic development awards. Eligibility varies by agency, industry, business size, and project type.
Aerospace & Defense Programs
Texas Aerospace & Defense Grants, Loans & Incentives
Texas is the second-largest aerospace state, with major operations including Lockheed Martin's F-35 line in Fort Worth, NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, SpaceX in Brownsville, and numerous defense contractors across San Antonio and Dallas. Aerospace companies may qualify for the Texas Enterprise Fund, SBIR/STTR research grants, workforce training funds, and defense procurement preferences.
Program Types
Programs Available for Aerospace & Defense Businesses
Texas aerospace & defense businesses may be eligible for these types of government programs, sourced from federal, state, and local agencies.
R&D grants fund innovation and research commercialization for Texas businesses. Federal SBIR and STTR programs award grants to small businesses conducting research across all federal agencies. State programs like CPRIT fund cancer research and prevention. The R&D Tax Credit provides additional tax benefits for qualifying research expenditures.
Workforce training programs fund employee training and development for Texas businesses. The Skills Development Fund, Apprenticeship programs, and On-the-Job Training grants help employers cover the cost of training new and existing workers, often through partnerships with community colleges and workforce boards.
Government procurement programs help Texas businesses sell products and services to federal, state, and local government agencies. Programs include PTAC consulting, GSA Schedule assistance, HUB program set-asides, and federal small business contracting preferences that reserve a portion of government spending for qualifying small businesses.
Business incentives are performance-based programs offered by state and local governments to attract investment and create jobs. Texas programs include the Texas Enterprise Fund, Chapter 380/381 agreements, tax increment financing, and deal-closing funds that provide direct financial incentives tied to job creation and capital investment commitments.
These are categories of programs in our database. Your screening report shows all programs that match your specific aerospace & defense business profile.
Process
How It Works
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Tell us about your aerospace & defense business — location, size, and structure. No financials or tax IDs required.
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We screen 150+ programs
Your profile is matched against verified government programs, including aerospace & defense-specific grants, loans, tax credits, and incentives.
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Receive a citation-backed screening report in under 60 seconds, showing programs you may qualify for with direct links to apply.
Why Screen
Most Texas aerospace & defense businesses leave money on the table
Between federal programs, state incentives, and local economic development offerings, the average Texas aerospace & defense business may qualify for more programs than they realize. But finding them requires checking dozens of agency websites. Our screening does that work for you in 60 seconds.
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This is a screening tool, not an approval engine. Government agencies set eligibility, funding, and application outcomes. Your report shows where to apply and what to verify directly with the administering agency.