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Funding & Grant Resources is a grant resource from the State of West Virginia that connects businesses and organizations with funding opportunities including grants, loans, and economic development support. The program guides applicants through steps including consulting the Small Business Administration or local Small Business Development Centers, drafting business plans, and connecting with regional planning and development councils.
Resources cover capital access for growth, technology investment, and workforce development. County Economic Development Authorities across West Virginia's 55 counties provide localized support and grant information. Specific eligibility and funding details are available through the West Virginia Secretary of State grants portal.
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Funding & Grant Resources State Agency Directory | Online Services Secretary of State > Business > Funding & Grant Resources Funding & Grant Resources Steps to Take After Acquiring Business License: Seek guidance from SBA or your local SBDC Draft or update your business plan Review SOS grant / funding page Contact your regional planning & development council Learn How Grants Can Support Startups Access capital for growth Invest in innovative new technology Build a team and invest in employee training County Economic Development Authorities Select a county below to visit its Economic Development Authority website: Please select a county Barbour County Berkeley County Boone County Braxton County Brooke County Cabell County Calhoun County Clay County Doddridge County Fayette County Gilmer County Grant County Greenbrier County Hampshire County Hancock County Hardy County Harrison County Jackson County Jefferson County Kanawha County Lewis County Lincoln County Logan County Marion County Marshall County Mason County McDowell County Mercer County Mineral County Mingo County Monongalia County Monroe County Morgan County Nicholas County Ohio County Pendleton County Pleasants County Pocahontas County Preston County Putnam County Raleigh County Randolph County Ritchie County Roane County Summers County Taylor County Tucker County Tyler County Upshur County Wayne County Webster County Wetzel County Wirt County Wood County Wyoming County Greenbrier County's Economic Development Authority Visit Greenbrier County's Economic Development Authority Website Regional Planning & Development Council: Website: https://www.
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WV One Stop Business Center WV One Stop Business Center WHO: WV Secretary of State, WV State Tax Division, Workforce WV, SBDC, and WV Grant Resource Centers WHAT: Business Registrations, Business Licenses, Business Coaching, Funding Information HOW MUCH: SBDC and WV Grant Resource Center offer free assistance for businesses needing a business coach or information for funding.
WV Secretary of State, Workforce WV and WV Tax Division fees will vary depending on filing type. WHERE: onestop. wv.
gov | 13 Kanawha Blvd.
Sw, Suite 201, Charleston WV SBA (Small Business Administration) SBA (Small Business Administration) WHO: Small businesses that meet SBA size standards (varies by industry) WHAT: Loans, counseling, federal contracting certifications, disaster recovery assistance HOW MUCH: Varies widely – Loans from $50,000 to $5MM West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust (WVJIT) West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust (WVJIT) WHO: Early stage, later stage and mature small companies in West Virginia that want to expand WHAT: Equity financing, such as stock purchases, convertible debt instruments HOW MUCH: Each investment requires its own unique structure, but investments generally fall between $100,000 and $2MM WHERE: wvjit.
org | Email: WVJITInfo@wv. gov West Virginia Capital Access Program (WVCAP) West Virginia Capital Access Program (WVCAP) WHO: Creditworthy small businesses of all sizes and maturities WHAT: Seed Capital Co-Investment Fund (equity financing), Subordinated Debt Fund, Collateral Support Fund HOW MUCH: Projects are generally at least $10,000 with a cap of $2MM per EIN. WHERE: wvjgit.
org/wvcap | Email: WVCAP@wv. gov ARC (Appalachian Regional Commission) ARC (Appalachian Regional Commission) WHO: Government entities, higher education institutions, and nonprofits in Appalachia WHAT: Economic development, workforce training, and community revitalization HOW MUCH: Annual total of $180 million across programs; awards sizes vary WHERE: arc.
gov/appalachian-states/west-virginia WHO: Nonprofit or government entities serving rural communities & towns with less than 50,000 WHAT: Business Development grants, community facilities, utilities programs, and more HOW MUCH: No maximum grant amount; depends on specific USDA program County EDA (Economic Development Authority) County EDA (Economic Development Authority) WHO: Businesses looking to expand or develop within their specific WV county WHAT: Matching grants, economic development initiatives, and tax-exempt programs HOW MUCH: Matching grant funds up to $41,500; larger bond financing also available WHERE: Each county has their own specific EDA.
Use the dropdown above to find your county's EDA information.
WVEDA (WV Economic Development Authority) WVEDA (WV Economic Development Authority) WHO: Manufacturing, industrial, distribution, warehouse and destination businesses WHAT: Loans, direct financing, and operating leases for commercial/industrial development HOW MUCH: $50,000 to $15MM, depending on project needs WHERE: Greenway Building, Northgate Business Park 180 Association Drive | eda. wv.
gov/ | 304-558-3651 WHO: Businesses, local governments, and other entities focusing on economic, workforce and community development; outdoor recreation; site development and job creation/retention WHAT: Tailored pre-award support to help develop competitive grant proposals and maximize state, federal and private funding HOW MUCH: WV Grant Resource Centers’ services are free. Grant award amounts vary.
WHERE: WV Grant Resource Center | 304-293-6444 -Morgantown: 83 Beechurst Avenue -Huntington: 1 John Marshall Drive
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: See the West Virginia grants portal for complete eligibility requirements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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