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VA: Virginia Economic Development Incentive Grant (VEDIG)

Virginia Economic Development PartnershipGRANTSTATEEquity-Free
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Amount
$5,000,000
Deadline
Open
Bootstrap Score
3/10
Complexity
9/10

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About This Opportunity

The Virginia Economic Development Incentive Grant (VEDIG) assists companies looking to establish significant headquarters, administrative, or service sector operations in Virginia. It's designed for businesses that will create a substantial number of new, high-paying jobs and make significant capital investments, especially when Virginia is in competition with other states or countries. The grant amount is determined by the Secretary of Commerce and Trade, based on an ROI analysis and Governor's approval.

Eligibility Requirements

Required
Must be locating significant headquarters, administrative, or service sector operations in Virginia.LOCATION
Required
Teleworking positions must be held by Virginia residents.LOCATION
Required
Must be affiliated with a basic employer, meaning 51% or more of the facility’s revenue must be generated outside the Commonwealth.INDUSTRY
Required
For companies locating in a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) with a population of 300,000 or more: Create 400 new full-time jobs OR 300 new full-time jobs.TEAM_SIZE
Required
For companies locating elsewhere in Virginia: Create 200 new full-time jobs.TEAM_SIZE

Application Guide

Process
APPLICATION ONLY
Difficulty
9/10
Selection Criteria

Selection is based on the project's ability to create significant new full-time jobs with high average salaries, substantial capital investment, and the existence of active competition with other states/countries. A Return-on-Investment analysis by VEDP and the Governor's approval are key factors.

Tips for Applicants

Emphasize the scale of job creation, the quality of wages, and the magnitude of capital investment. Clearly articulate the competitive offers from other states or countries to demonstrate the necessity of the grant. Be prepared for a thorough due diligence review and ROI analysis.

Geographic Coverage

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Last verified: 9/13/2026

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