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VA: Port of Virginia Economic and Infrastructure Development Grant (EID Grant)

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Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Open
Bootstrap Score
6/10
Complexity
6/10

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About This Opportunity

The Port of Virginia Economic and Infrastructure Development Grant (EID Grant) provides funding to companies in maritime commerce or related industries. It incentivizes businesses to establish new or expand existing maritime-related employment centers in Virginia, aiming to boost cargo growth at The Port of Virginia.

Eligibility Requirements

Required
Must locate or expand a facility within the Commonwealth of VirginiaLOCATION
Required
Must create at least 25 new, permanent full-time positions at a facility within VirginiaTEAM_SIZE
Required
Must be involved in maritime commerce or export/import manufactured goods through The Port of VirginiaINDUSTRY
Required
Must be engaged in specific maritime-related activities (e.g., distribution, manufacturing, shipbuilding, dredging, offshore energy)INDUSTRY
Preferred
For a second EID Grant: Must locate or expand an additional facility in a separate location within VirginiaLOCATION
Preferred
For a second EID Grant: Must create at least 300 new, permanent full-time positions at the additional facilityTEAM_SIZE

Application Guide

Process
APPLICATION ONLY
Difficulty
6/10
Selection Criteria

Applicants are evaluated based on their location/expansion within Virginia, creation of new full-time maritime-related jobs (minimum 25), involvement in specific maritime commerce activities, and adherence to minimum wage requirements. For a second grant, additional criteria include a separate facility, 300+ new jobs, and a 5% cargo volume increase. The Virginia Port Authority administers the program and makes decisions at its discretion.

Tips for Applicants

Pre-apply between September 1 and October 31st by submitting the required form. Ensure your business clearly demonstrates its maritime-related activities and commitment to job creation and fair wages in Virginia.

Geographic Coverage

VA

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Source & freshness

Last verified: 8/12/2026

Primary source: Official source page

Refresh cadence: Listings are refreshed weekly.

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