Spanish French German

Programs & Incentives

Supporting Business Success from Day One 

San Angelo and the City of San Angelo Development Corporation (COSA DC) offer a comprehensive suite of incentives and support programs designed to attract new businesses, grow existing employers, and ensure long-term economic sustainability. 

We work one-on-one with businesses to craft custom incentive packages based on job creation, capital investment, and community impact. Our approach is flexible, business-friendly, and tailored to your needs. 

Targeted Incentive Packages

  • Job Creation Grants
  • Capital Investment Rebates
  • Infrastructure Cost Participation
  • Lease Subsidies or Rent Buydowns
  • Expedited Permitting & Site Prep Support
  • Workforce Training Reimbursements (through Workforce Solutions and state programs)

  • Type B Economic Development Sales Tax Funding – Qualifying projects tied to primary job creation 

  • Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ) – Downtown and commercial redevelopment 

  • Chapter 380 Agreements – Available for high-impact or transformative developments 

  • Small Business Grants & Technical Assistance – Startups and early-stage firms through partners like the ASU Small Business Development Center (SBDC) 

We help businesses access incentives through: 

  • Texas Enterprise Fund 

  • Skills Development Fund & Self-Sufficiency Fund 

  • Manufacturing and R&D Tax Exemptions 

  • Texas Workforce Commission Training Grants 

  • Angelo State University & Howard College Workforce Training Partnerships 

Emerging sectors, such as cybersecurity, data infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing, are eligible for extra support, including: 

  • Assistance connecting with defense tech transition programs 

  • Inclusion in Technology Alliance initiatives 

  • Access to grant-writing support and innovation-focused events 

Recent Program Highlights 

  • Hosted SME PRIME Signing Day, aligning high school students with local industry career tracks 

  • Incentivized defense contractor expansion with infrastructure support 

  • Facilitated data center site development tied to renewable energy access

Explore how your project fits within San Angelo’s growth vision.

Let's Talk