Virginia manufacturing funding

Virginia Manufacturing Grants & Equipment Funding

Find manufacturing grants, equipment funding, modernization incentives, workforce support, and economic-development programs for manufacturers and hardware startups in Virginia.

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Featured funding opportunities

VA: Incentives

Virginia Economic Development Partnership

GRANTSTATEEquity-Free
$50Open

Verified Aug 12, 2026

VA: Virginia Investment Performance Grant (VIP)

Virginia Economic Development Partnership

GRANTSTATEEquity-Free
$5,000,000Rolling

Verified Aug 12, 2026

VA: Virginia Port Volume Increase Grant Program

Virginia Economic Development Partnership

GRANTSTATEEquity-Free
Amount variesOpen

Verified Aug 12, 2026

CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMB

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO MA.USPFO MA PROCUREMENT.W7NE USPFO ACTIVITY MA ARNG

GRANTFEDERALEquity-Free
Amount variesAug 27, 2026

Verified Aug 12, 2026

ONNA 7J-TCU Manufacturing NOFO FY2026

U.S. Small Business Administration

GRANTFEDERALEquity-Free
Amount variesAug 24, 2026

Verified Aug 12, 2026

VA: Economic Development Access Program

Virginia Economic Development Partnership

GRANTSTATEEquity-Free
$700,000Open

Verified Aug 12, 2026

VA: Economic Development Access Program

Virginia Economic Development Partnership

GRANTSTATEEquity-Free
$700,000Open

Verified Jul 10, 2026

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

Virginia Economic Development Partnership

GRANTSTATEEquity-Free
$1,000Open

Verified Aug 12, 2026

VA: Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (VSBFA)

Virginia Economic Development Partnership

GRANTSTATEEquity-Free
$10,000,000Open

Verified Aug 12, 2026

VALVE, BUTTERFLY

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO MA.USPFO MA PROCUREMENT.W7NE USPFO ACTIVITY MA ARNG

GRANTFEDERALEquity-Free
Amount variesAug 22, 2026

Verified Aug 12, 2026

CONTROLLER,TEMPERAT

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO MA.USPFO MA PROCUREMENT.W7NE USPFO ACTIVITY MA ARNG

GRANTFEDERALEquity-Free
Amount variesAug 24, 2026

Verified Aug 12, 2026

VALVE ASSEMBLY

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO MA.USPFO MA PROCUREMENT.W7NE USPFO ACTIVITY MA ARNG

GRANTFEDERALEquity-Free
Amount variesAug 24, 2026

Verified Aug 12, 2026

Manufacturing grants in Virginia

Virginia manufacturing grant programs may support equipment purchases, automation, facility modernization, exports, energy efficiency, job creation, and supply-chain resilience. Confirm project eligibility with the official funder before applying.

Equipment and modernization funding

Many manufacturing programs are designed around a defined project budget, equipment quotes, matching funds, and measurable productivity or employment outcomes. Reimbursement rules are common, so verify cash-flow requirements early.

Federal programs available to manufacturers

In addition to state and local programs, manufacturers may qualify for SBIR/STTR, USDA rural business funding, EDA-supported programs, Department of Energy opportunities, and supply-chain or defense innovation programs.

How to prioritize opportunities

Start with grants where your facility location, manufacturing activity, NAICS code, project cost, and intended use of funds clearly match the published rules. Keep your budget, quotes, timeline, and jobs-impact estimates ready.

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