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VA: Virginia Barge and Rail Usage Grant Program

Virginia Economic Development PartnershipGRANTSTATEEquity-Free
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Amount
$500,000
Deadline
Open
Bootstrap Score
7/10
Complexity
6/10

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About This Opportunity

The Virginia Barge and Rail Usage Grant Program offers funding to international trade facilities in Virginia. This grant incentivizes businesses to use barge and rail systems for cargo movement through Virginia's port facilities, aiming to reduce highway truck traffic. To qualify, facilities must demonstrate an ability to increase their barge and rail cargo volume by at least 5% year over year.

Eligibility Requirements

Required
Must be an international trade facilityINDUSTRY
Required
Must be located in VirginiaLOCATION

Application Guide

Process
APPLICATION ONLY
Difficulty
6/10
Selection Criteria

Selection is based on being an international trade facility in Virginia and demonstrating the ability to increase barge and rail cargo volume by at least 5% year over year.

Tips for Applicants

Highlight your facility's current international trade operations in Virginia and provide a clear plan or historical data demonstrating how you will achieve the required 5% year-over-year increase in barge and rail cargo volume.

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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