To Submit a Region 6 Grant Application:
1.
Review the GO Virginia Program Manual and the 2025 GO Virginia Region 6 Growth and Diversification Plan for what you need to know before applying. These guidelines and rules apply to all grants.
2.
Use the Preliminary Application form below to discuss the details of your project with Region 6 staff.
3.
Register on our online grant application submission portal.
4.
Complete the appropriate grant application and related attachments in the portal.
Tip: Be sure to discuss your application with Region 6 staff early to avoid delays or rework.
Online Grant Application Submission Portal
Region 6 uses an online application portal powered by Good Grants to streamline the submission process. Click here to access the portal.
Deadlines & Timelines
Types of Grant Applications
Grant Resources
- GO Virginia Program Manual
- 2025 Region 6 Growth and Diversification Plan
- Broadband Infrastructure Guidance
- Performance Outcomes and Definitions
- Match Policy
- Regional Collaboration and Local Participation
- Regional Site Development
- Application Attachments
- State Fiscal Return Model Guidance
- State Fiscal Return Model Outcomes to Job Conversion Methodology
- Healthcare Industry Project Guidance
Preliminary Application
Timelines for Implementation Grants
| Application Stage | CY27 Round 1 Upcoming Deadlines/Timeframes | CY27 Round 2 Upcoming Deadlines/Timeframes | CY27 Round 3 Upcoming Deadlines/Timeframes | CY27 Round 4 Upcoming Deadlines/Timeframes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speak with Region 6 staff to pitch project idea. | By 10/23/2026 | By 1/22/2027 | By 4/30/2026 | By 7/16/2027 |
| Applicant Submits Initial Project Review Form on Good Grants by Noon | 10/30/2026 | 1/29/2027 | 5/7/2026 | 7/23/2027 |
| Technical Review Call with Staff | 11/20/2026 | 2/26/2027 | 6/4/2026 | 8/20/2027 |
| Applicant Submits Full Application in Good Grants | 12/11/2026 | 3/12/2027 | 6/18/2026 | 9/3/2027 |
| Review by Workgroup Representatives | 12/16/2026 | 3/17/2026 | 6/23/2026 | 9/8/2027 |
| Applicant Sends Final Application with Edits by Noon | 12/30/2026 | 4/2/2027 | 7/2/2026 | 9/24/2027 |
| Regional Council Meeting | 1/11/2027 | 4/12/2027 | 7/12/2026 | 10/4/2027 |
| GWRC Submits Approved Applications to DHCD BY Noon | 1/22/2027 | 4/16/2027 | 7/16/2027 | 10/15/2027 |
| State Board Workgroup Review | 2/1/2027 – 2/5/2027 | 4/26/2027 – 4/30/2027 | 7/26/2027 – 7/30/2027 | 10/25/2027–10/29/2027 |
| State Board Feedback Loop | 2/8/2027 – 2/12/2027 | 5/3/2027-5/7/2027 | 8/2/2027 – 8/6/2027 | 11/1/2027–11/5/2027 |
| State Board Meeting (Applications Considered for Final Approval) | 3/9/2027 | 6/8/2027 | 9/14/2027 | 12/7/2027 |
Timelines for Single Region and Statewide Competitive Grants
| Application Stage | CY27 Competitive Round 1 Upcoming Deadlines/Timeframes | CY27 Competitive Round 2 Upcoming Deadlines/Timeframes |
|---|---|---|
| Speak with Region 6 staff to pitch project idea. | By 1/22/2027 | By 7/16/2027 |
| Applicant Submits Initial Project Review Form on Good Grants by Noon | 1/29/2027 | 7/23/2027 |
| Technical Review Call with Staff | 2/26/2027 | 8/20/2027 |
| Applicant Submits Full Application in Good Grants | 3/12/2027 | 9/3/2027 |
| Review by Workgroup Representatives | 3/17/2026 | 9/8/2027 |
| Applicant Sends Final Application with Edits by Noon | 4/2/2027 | 9/24/2027 |
| Regional Council Meeting | 4/12/2027 | 10/4/2027 |
| GWRC Submits Approved Applications to DHCD BY Noon | 4/16/2027 | 10/15/2027 |
| State Board Workgroup Review | 4/26/2027 – 4/30/2027 | 10/25/2027–10/29/2027 |
| State Board Feedback Loop | 5/3/2027-5/7/2027 | 11/1/2027–11/5/2027 |
| State Board Meeting (Applications Considered for Final Approval) | 6/8/2027 | 12/7/2027 |
Timelines for Planning Grants
| Application Stage | CY26 Round 6 Upcoming Deadlines/Timeframes | CY26 Round 7 Upcoming Deadlines/Timeframes | CY26 Round 8 Upcoming Deadlines/Timeframes | CY27 Round 1 Upcoming Deadlines/Timeframes | CY27 Round 2 Upcoming Deadlines/Timeframes | CY27 Round 3 Upcoming Deadlines/Timeframes | CY27 Round 4 Upcoming Deadlines/Timeframes | CY27 Round 5 Upcoming Deadlines/Timeframes | CY27 Round 6 Upcoming Deadlines/Timeframes | CY27 Round 7 Upcoming Deadlines/Timeframes | CY27 Round 8 Upcoming Deadlines/Timeframes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Have Call with Region 6 Staff to Determine Project Eligibility | By 5/22/2026 | By 6/26/2026 | By 8/21/2026 | By 10/23/2026 | By 11/13/2026 | By 1/22/2027 | By 2/5/2027 | By 4/30/2027 | By 5/14/2027 | By 7/16/2027 | By 8/6/2027 |
| Applicant Submits Initial Project Review Form on Good Grants by Noon | 6/12/2026 | 7/17/2026 | 9/11/2026 | 10/30/2026 | 12/11/2026 | 1/29/2027 | 3/5/2027 | 5/7/2027 | 6/11/2027 | 7/23/2027 | 9/3/2027 |
| Technical Review Call with Staff | 7/2/2026 | 8/14/2026 | 10/2/2026 | 11/20/2026 | 1/8/2027 | 2/26/2027 | 4/2/2027 | 6/4/2027 | 7/9/2027 | 8/20/2027 | 10/1/2027 |
| Applicant Submits Full Application by Noon | 7/31/2026 | 9/4/2026 | 10/30/2026 | 12/11/2026 | 1/29/2027 | 3/12/2027 | 4/30/2027 | 6/18/2027 | 8/6/2027 | 9/3/2027 | 10/22/2027 |
| Review of Final Application by Staff and Two Council Members | 8/5/2026 | 9/9/2026 | 11/4/2026 | 12/16/2026 | 2/3/2027 | 3/17/2027 | 5/5/2027 | 6/23/2027 | 8/11/2027 | 9/8/2027 | 10/27/2027 |
| Applicant Sends Final Application with Edits | 9/4/2026 | 10/2/2026 | 11/30/2026 | 12/30/2026 | 2/26/2027 | 4/2/2027 | 5/28/2027 | 7/2/2027 | 9/3/2027 | 9/24/2027 | 11/19/2027 |
| Executive Committee/Regional Council Meeting | 9/16/2026 | 10/12/2026 | 12/7/2026 | 1/11/2027 | 3/8/2027 | 4/12/2027 | 6/7/2027 | 7/12/2027 | 9/13/2027 | 10/4/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
| GWRC Submits Approved Applications to DHCD | 9/18/2026 | 10/16/2026 | 12/18/2026 | 1/22/2027 | 3/19/2027 | 4/16/2027 | 6/18/2027 | 7/16/2027 | 9/17/2027 | 10/15/2027 | 12/17/2027 |