West Virginia Secretary of State Funding & Grant Resources is sponsored by West Virginia Secretary of State. Offers guidance and resources for businesses to access capital for growth, reduce financial risk, invest in technology, and receive expert guidance.

Funding & Grant Resources | WV Secretary of State An Official West Virginia Government Website State Agency Directory | Online Services | Phone Directory Funding & Grant Resources Steps to Take After Acquiring a Business License Seek guidance from SBA or your local SBDC Draft or update your business plan Review the 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 view its Economic Development Authority and Regional Planning Council information: Regional Planning & Development Council Additional Funding & Grant Resources Organizations below offer funding, loans, grants, and guidance for West Virginia businesses.

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. SOS, Workforce WV, and WV Tax Division fees vary by filing type. Where: onestop.

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, Suite 201, Charleston WV 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: Loans from $50,000 to $5MM Where: sba. gov/district/west-virginia | Charleston: 405 Capitol St.

Suite 412, (304) 347-5220 | Clarksburg: 320 W Pike St #330, (304) 623-5631 WVJIT — WV Jobs Investment Trust Who: Early stage, later stage and mature small companies in West Virginia that want to expand What: Equity financing, such as stock purchases and convertible debt instruments How Much: Generally $100,000 to $2MM Where: wvjit. wv. gov | Email: WVJITInfo@wv.

gov WVCAP — WV Capital Access Program Who: Creditworthy small businesses of all sizes and maturities What: Seed Capital Co-Investment Fund, Subordinated Debt Fund, Collateral Support Fund How Much: Generally $10,000 to $2MM per EIN Where: wvjit. wv. gov/wvcap | Email: WVCAP@wv.

gov ARC — Appalachian Regional Commission Who: Government entities, higher education institutions, and nonprofits in Appalachia What: Economic development, workforce training, and community revitalization How Much: $180 million annually across programs; award sizes vary Where: arc.

gov/appalachian-states/west-virginia Who: Nonprofit or government entities serving rural communities & towns with fewer than 50,000 residents What: Business development grants, community facilities, utilities programs, and more How Much: No maximum; depends on specific USDA program 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 its own EDA.

Use the county lookup above to find your county's EDA information. 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: Services are free. Grant award amounts vary.