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Rural Business Digital Growth & Innovation Grant

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The Rural Small Business Digital Growth and Innovation Grant Program is designed to support small businesses in Tazewell and Buchanan Counties by enhancing their online presence, increasing sales, and fostering long-term digital success. We’re investing funds directly into businesses in Tazewell and Buchanan Counties to help them grow online!
Eligible businesses can receive up to $5,000 or more in digital support, including website development, online sales setup, marketing, professional content creation, cybersecurity improvements and more. Our goal is to equip businesses with the tools and training they need to succeed in the digital marketplace.  Eligible businesses are encouraged to apply and take advantage of training, mentorship, and technical support opportunities.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, allowing flexibility for businesses to apply at different times throughout the selection period. Applications will be accepted until funds are exhausted or by December 2025.
The Rural Small Business Digital Growth and Innovation Grant Program is designed to support small businesses in Tazewell and Buchanan Counties by enhancing their online presence, increasing sales, and fostering long-term digital success. We’re investing funds directly into businesses in Tazewell and Buchanan Counties to help them grow online! Eligible businesses can receive up to $5,000 or more in digital Read more...

Small Business Digital Growth and Innovation Grant

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Grant Opportunity for Small Businesses | Apply Now!

Small businesses in Washington Co. – your opportunity is here! The Small Business Digital Growth & Innovation Grant provides up to $5,000 per business to help you:

✅ Build or improve your website
✅ Set up online sales and reservation systems
✅ Launch digital marketing campaigns
✅ Access professional branding and content services
✅ Strengthen cybersecurity and adopt management tools
💡 No matter your starting point, you’ll receive hands-on support to help you grow online!
📅 Application Deadline: Applications are being accepted now and are being evaluated and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted or until December 2025 – Apply Early!
🔗 Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/kaNch01igE ; and also complete the digital readiness assessment by clicking here: https://forms.office.com/r/zePVY5Zuqt
📩 Questions? Contact: Billie Roberts I Community Solutions Advisor I Locus I broberts@locusimpact.org
Grant Opportunity for Small Businesses | Apply Now! Small businesses in Washington Co. – your opportunity is here! The Small Business Digital Growth & Innovation Grant provides up to $5,000 per business to help you: Build or improve your website Set up online sales and reservation systems Launch digital marketing campaigns Access professional branding and content services Strengthen cybersecurity and Read more...
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Virginia Community Capital

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Virginia Community Capital (VCC) is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with a mission to create jobs, energize places, and promote an enhanced quality of life for Virginians. With offices in Christiansburg, Richmond, and Norfolk, we offer innovative and flexible financing tools throughout the state. In addition, we provide professional advisory services to individuals and organizations in low-to-moderate income and underserved communities.

Sandy Ratliff is the Community Impact Advisor with Virginia Community Capital providing technical assistance, professional training and access to capital to new and existing businesses through VCC’s New Economy Loan Fund for projects in coal-impacted counties in within Southwest Virginia. Her 27 years’ experience in economic and small business development, make her the go to person for business and community leaders. Contact her at (276) 477-3999 or sratliff@vccva.org

Virginia Community Capital (VCC) is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with a mission to create jobs, energize places, and promote an enhanced quality of life for Virginians. With offices in Christiansburg, Richmond, and Norfolk, we offer innovative and flexible financing tools throughout the state. In addition, we provide professional advisory services to individuals and organizations in low-to-moderate income and underserved communities. Read more...
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Virginia Community Capital

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Virginia Community Capital (VCC) is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with a mission to create jobs, energize places, and promote an enhanced quality of life for Virginians. With offices in Christiansburg, Richmond, and Norfolk, we offer innovative and flexible financing tools throughout the state. In addition, we provide professional advisory services to individuals and organizations in low-to-moderate income and underserved communities.

Sandy Ratliff is the Community Impact Advisor with Virginia Community Capital providing technical assistance, professional training and access to capital to new and existing businesses through VCC’s New Economy Loan Fund for projects in coal-impacted counties in within Southwest Virginia. Her 27 years’ experience in economic and small business development, make her the go to person for business and community leaders. Contact her at (276) 477-3999 or sratliff@vccva.org

Virginia Community Capital (VCC) is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with a mission to create jobs, energize places, and promote an enhanced quality of life for Virginians. With offices in Christiansburg, Richmond, and Norfolk, we offer innovative and flexible financing tools throughout the state. In addition, we provide professional advisory services to individuals and organizations in low-to-moderate income and underserved communities. Read more...