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GO Virginia (Growth and Opportunity for Virginia) is sponsored by Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). This statewide program funds regional collaboration on economic development projects, including grants to new small businesses creating high-quality jobs. Given the focus on innovative business models and job creation, it could support software development and AI initiatives.
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GO Virginia is an economic development initiative that encourages collaboration between local governments, higher education, private industry and workforce Regional Guidance Materials This page provides resources for the regional councils and their support organizations for the implementation of the GO Virginia program and related initiatives. Check out the fully-funded project summary list or click below for an interactive map.
Find out about GO Virginia upcoming events by checking out the calendar. The Virginia Growth and Opportunity Board is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the GO Virginia program, including receiving and assessing applications for funding submitted by the nine regional councils. The board consists of legislators, members of the governor's cabinet, and private sector representatives.
In 2016, the board certified nine distinct GO Virginia regions across the commonwealth. These regions consist of nine to 18 localities that share similar economic development and workforce needs. Region One includes the counties of Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Dickenson, Grayson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe, and the cities of Bristol, Galax and Norton.
The Appalachian Mountains run through many of the 13 counties and three cities that comprise the region. Region Two includes the counties of Alleghany, Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Botetourt, Campbell, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Roanoke, and the cities of Covington, Lynchburg, Radford, Roanoke and Salem.
Region Three includes the counties of Amelia, Brunswick, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Halifax, Henry, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway, Patrick, Pittsylvania, and Prince Edward, and the cities of Danville and Martinsville.
Region Four includes the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Goochland, Greensville, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, Powhatan, Prince George, Surry, and Sussex, and the cities of Colonial Heights, Emporia, Hopewell, Petersburg and Richmond.
Region Five includes the counties of Accomack, Isle of Wright, James City, Northampton, Southampton, and York, and the cities of Chesapeake, Franklin, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach and Williamsburg.
Region Six, also known as the Mary Ball Washington Region, includes the counties of Caroline, Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen, King George, King William, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Northumberland, Richmond, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and Westmoreland, and the city of Fredericksburg.
Region Seven includes the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William, and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas and Manassas Park. Region Eight includes the counties of Augusta, Bath, Clarke, Frederick, Highland, Page, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Shenandoah, and Warren, and the cities of Buena Vista, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Staunton, Waynesboro and Winchester.
Region Nine includes the counties of Albemarle, Culpeper, Fauquier, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, and Rappahannock, and the city of Charlottesville. GO Virginia works with partners at the state, regional and local levels to advance opportunities for growth in every region of the commonwealth.
The Virginia Growth and Opportunity Foundation is a private, 501(c)(3) organization that provides support to the state board and the nine regional councils by helping to collect and disseminate best practices relating to regional economic and workforce development, and to build expertise and working groups around priority initiatives as identified by the board.
Virginia Career Works is the unified state workforce system in Virginia, serving as the vital link between meaningful employment and growing businesses. Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) encourages, stimulates and supports development and expansion of the commonwealth's economy.
Office of Telework Promotion and Broadband Assistance (OTPBA) The Office of Telework Promotion and Broadband Assistance (OTPBA) works to encourage public- and private-sector efforts in the deployment of telework policy and strives to eliminate the barriers that are preventing broadband from becoming accessible and affordable throughout the commonwealth.
GENEDGE is a public business consulting organization providing Virginia's industrial and manufacturing sectors access to expert business solutions typically only accessible to larger companies.
Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) creates technology-based economic development strategies to accelerate innovation, imagination and the next generation of technology and technology companies. 600 East Main Street, Suite 300
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Businesses involved in regional economic development projects that create high-quality jobs. Eligibility may vary by regional council. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
GO Virginia (Growth and Opportunity for Virginia) is funded by Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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