GO Virginia Region 6 Grant Application

Step 1: Brainstorm Ideas
The Mary Ball Washington Regional Council (MBWRC) is seeking applications for GO Virginia project funding. All ideas are welcome.
Think about the following when determining if your project fits:
- Align with Region 6’s priority industry clusters?
- Aquaculture / Seafood / Commercial Fishing / Marine Industries
- Forestry / Wood Products / Paper
- Manufacturing
- Logistics / Distribution
- Information / Data Centers
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
- Align with Statewide Project Themes?
- Entrepreneurial Activities
- Regional Site Development
- Workforce Development
- Does the project create higher paying jobs?
- Does the project have collaboration from two or more localities?
- What is the budget for your idea?
- What kind of return on investment would your project expect to see?
Proposed projects should benefit an industry or region as a whole, rather than a single business entity. Check out our What is a GO Virginia Project Fact Sheet to see if your idea meets our basic guidelines.
We suggest that all applicants consider have a pre-screening call with a member of our staff to ensure the project fits within the grant perimeters prior to completing an Initial Project Review Form.
Step 2: Choose What Type of Grant
Enhanced Capacity Building
$100,000 maximum, match must be at least equal to 50% of the GO Virginia request (EX: GO Virginia Request $100,000; Match $50,000), no local match requirement
These projects are Planning Grants i.e. Feasibility Studies, Pre-Development Activities, Plans, and Capacity Building Activities
Implementation
No maximum on ask, match must be at least equal to 50% of the GO Virginia request (EX: GO Virginia Request $100,000; Match $50,000), no local match requirement
Statewide Competitive Projects
These projects are multi-regional and are accessed at the regional and state level. These projects are not funded at a regional level, but from a separate state fund.
STOP: Key Project Requirements
GO Virginia DOES FUND
- Entrepreneurial Activities
- Regional Site Development
- Workforce Development
GO Virginia DOES NOT FUND
- Healthcare or quality of life projects (exception: Economic Resilience and Recovery Projects and projects that can demonstrate that they will generate out-of-state revenue, such as a center of excellence or specialized/innovative model)
- Incentives to private companies
- Scholarships
- Transportation projects (unless associated with site development)
- Implementation of broadband (on hold pending statewide strategy)
More Higher Paying Jobs
Projects must create “high-paying jobs”, defined as above the average wage ($21.18hr/$44,058) of the GO Virginia Region and/or project service area.
Collaboration
Projects must have at least two participating localities, political subdivisions, or public bodies corporate and politic. “Participation” can include financial participation, in-kind contribution, participation on a project advisory team, and/or administration of the project.
Out of State Revenue
Projects must align with at least one of the six priority clusters identified in the Region 6 Economic Growth & Diversification Plan; these clusters primarily generate revenue from outside the region/state.

Step 3: How to Apply
GO Virginia Grant Guidelines and Rules
Please read below the GO Virginia Grant Guidelines and Rules before applying for any GO Virginia grant. These guidelines and rules apply to all grants. If you have questions, please email Ian Ginger at ginger@gwregion.org.
GO Virginia Grant Guidelines and Rules
Includes information about:
- Applicant Eligibility
- Project Types
- Project Requirements
- Match Requirements
- Project Timeline
- Performance Metrics
- Sustainability
- Application Process
Schedule a Project Call with Staff
This is an optional call to discuss your idea with staff. If you would like to discuss your idea, please email Ian Ginger at ginger@gwregion.org to schedule a call.
Apply
Enhanced Capacity Building (ECB) Project Materials: PDF | WORD
Attachment Templates:
- Project Milestones & Drawdown Schedule: Word
- Performance Metrics: Guidance and Examples | Word Template
- Return on Investment (ROI) Calculations: Excel
- In-Kind Contribution Form: Excel
- Budget Template: Excel
- GO Virginia Match Requirements: Policy
How to Apply Timeline
2022 ECB Timeline
Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Round 5 | Round 6 | Round 7 | Round 8 | Round 9 | Round 10 | Round 11 | Round 12 | |
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Recommended Call/Meeting with Region 6 Staff | ||||||||||||
Applicant Submits Draft Application by Noon | November 12, 2021 | December 17, 2021 | January 21, 2022 | February 18, 2022 | March 25, 2022 | April 22, 2022 | May 20, 2022 | June 24, 2022 | July 22, 2022 | August 26, 2022 | September 23, 2022 | October 21, 2022 |
Initial Project Review Call | November 16, 2021 | December 21, 2021 | January 26, 2022 | February 23, 2022 | March 29, 2022 | April 26, 2022 | May 24, 2022 | June 28, 2022 | July 27, 2022 | August 30, 2022 | September 27, 2022 | October 26, 2022 |
Applicant Works on Application | November 16-December 17, 2021 | December 21, 2021-January 21, 2022 | January 26-February 18, 2022 | February 23-March 18, 2022 | March 29-April 22, 2022 | April 26-May 20, 2022 | May 24-June 17, 2022 | June 28-July 22, 2022 | July 27-August 19, 2022 | August 30-September 23, 2022 | September 27-October 21, 2022 | October 26-November 18, 2022 |
Applicant Submits Final Application by Noon | December 17, 2021 | January 21, 2022 | February 18, 2022 | March 18, 2022 | April 22, 2022 | May 20, 2022 | June 17, 2022 | July 22, 2022 | August 19, 2022 | September 23, 2022 | October 21, 2022 | November 18, 2022 |
Review of Final Application by Staff and Two Council Members on Workgroup | December 20-22, 2021 | January 24-28, 2022 | February 22-25, 2022 | March 21-25, 2022 | April 25-29, 2022 | May 23-27, 2022 | June 21-24, 2022 | July 25-29, 2022 | August 22-26, 2022 | September 26-30, 2022 | October 24-28, 2022 | November 21-23, 2022 |
Applicant Responds to Questions; Sends Final Application with Tracked Changes | December 27-30, 2021 | January 31-February 4, 2022 | February 28-March 4, 2022 | March 28-April 1, 2022 | May 2-6, 2022 | May 31-June 3, 2022 | June 27-July 1, 2022 | August 1-5, 2022 | August 29-September 2, 2022 | October 4-8, 2021 | October 31-November 4, 2022 | November 28-December 2, 2022 |
Staff Writes Final Comments | January 4, 2022 | February 8, 2022 | March 8, 2022 | April 5, 2022 | May 10, 2022 | June 7, 2022 | July 5, 2022 | August 9, 2022 | September 6, 2022 | October 11, 2021 | November 8, 2022 | December 6, 2022 |
Application Sent to Regional Council/Executive Committee | January 5, 2022 | February 9, 2022 | March 9, 2021 | April 6, 2022 | May 11, 2022 | June 8, 2022 | July 6, 2022 | August 10, 2022 | September 7, 2022 | October 12, 2022 | November 9, 2022 | December 7, 2022 |
Executive Committee Meeting | January 10, 2022 | February 14, 2022 | March 14, 2022 | April 11, 2022 | May 16, 2022 | June 13, 2022 | July 11, 2022 | August 15, 2022 | September 12, 2022 | October 17, 2022 | November 14, 2022 | December 12, 2022 |
GWRC Submits Approved Applications to DHCD | January 14, 2022 | February 18, 2022 | March 18, 2022 | April 15, 2022 | May 20, 2022 | June 17, 2022 | July 15, 2022 | August 19, 2022 | September 16, 2022 | October 21, 2022 | November 18, 2022 | December 16, 2022 |
Implementation Projects Project Materials: PDF | Word
Attachment Templates:
- Project Milestones & Drawdown Schedule: Word
- Performance Metrics: Guidance and Examples | Word Template
- Return on Investment (ROI) Calculations: Excel
- In-Kind Contribution Form: Excel
- Budget Template: Excel
- GO Virginia Match Requirements: Policy
HOW TO APPLY TIMELINE
2022 Implementation and Statewide Timeline
Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | |
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Recommended Call/Meeting with Region 6 Staff | ||||
Applicant Submits Initial Project Review Form By Noon | November 19, 2021 | February 25, 2022 | May 27, 2022 | August 26, 2022 |
Initial Project Review Call, ideally with Two Council Members on Workgroup | November 23, 2021 | March 1, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | August 31, 2022 |
Applicant Works on Application | November 23-December 21, 2021 | March 1-March 25, 2022 | June 1-24, 2022 | August 31-September 23, 2022 |
Applicant Submits Final Application | December 21, 2021 | March 25, 2022 | June 24, 2022 | September 23, 2022 |
Review by Workgroup Representatives | December 27-30, 2021 | March 28-April 1, 2022 | June 27-July 1, 2022 | September 26-30, 2022 |
Review of Final Application by Staff and Two Council Members | January 3-7, 2022 | April 4-8, 2022 | July 5-8, 2022 | October 3-7, 2022 |
Applicant Responds to Questions; Sends Final Application with Tracked Changes By Noon | January 10-14, 2022 | April 11-15, 2022 | July 11-15, 2022 | October 11-14, 2022 |
Staff Writes Final Comments | January 18, 2022 | April 18-20, 2022 | July 18-20, 2022 | October 17-19, 2022 |
Application Sent to Full Council | January 19, 2022 | April 20, 2022 | July 20, 2022 | October 19, 2022 |
Regional Council Meeting | January 24, 2022 | April 25, 2022 | July 25, 2022 | October 24, 2022 |
GWRC Submits Approved Applications to DHCD | February 4, 2022 | May 6, 2022 | August 5, 2022 | November 4, 2022 |
State Board Workgroup Review | February 14-18, 2022 | May 16-20, 2022 | August 15-19, 2022 | November 14-18, 2022 |
State Board Feedback Loop | February 21-March 1, 2022 | May 23-30, 2022 | August 22-29, 2022 | November 21-29, 2022 |
State Board Meeting (Applications Considered for Final Approval) | March 15, 2022 | June 14, 2022 | September 13, 2022 | December 13, 2022 |
Statewide Competitive Project Materials: PDF | Word
Attachment Templates:
- Project Milestones & Drawdown Schedule: Word
- Performance Metrics: Guidance and Examples | Word Template
- Return on Investment (ROI) Calculations: Excel
- In-Kind Contribution Form: Excel
- Budget Template: Excel
- GO Virginia Match Requirements: Policy
Applicants applying for a Statewide Competitive Grant are required to submit an Initial Project Review to be approved by the Region 6 Executive Committee or Council before Region 6 will be involved in a Statewide Competitive Grant.
HOW TO APPLY TIMELINE
2022 Implementation and Statewide Timeline
Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Recommended Call/Meeting with Region 6 Staff | ||||
Applicant Submits Initial Project Review Form By Noon | November 19, 2021 | February 25, 2022 | May 27, 2022 | August 26, 2022 |
Initial Project Review Call, ideally with Two Council Members on Workgroup | November 23, 2021 | March 1, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | August 31, 2022 |
Applicant Works on Application | November 23-December 21, 2021 | March 1-March 25, 2022 | June 1-24, 2022 | August 31-September 23, 2022 |
Applicant Submits Final Application | December 21, 2021 | March 25, 2022 | June 24, 2022 | September 23, 2022 |
Review by Workgroup Representatives | December 27-30, 2021 | March 28-April 1, 2022 | June 27-July 1, 2022 | September 26-30, 2022 |
Review of Final Application by Staff and Two Council Members | January 3-7, 2022 | April 4-8, 2022 | July 5-8, 2022 | October 3-7, 2022 |
Applicant Responds to Questions; Sends Final Application with Tracked Changes By Noon | January 10-14, 2022 | April 11-15, 2022 | July 11-15, 2022 | October 11-14, 2022 |
Staff Writes Final Comments | January 18, 2022 | April 18-20, 2022 | July 18-20, 2022 | October 17-19, 2022 |
Application Sent to Full Council | January 19, 2022 | April 20, 2022 | July 20, 2022 | October 19, 2022 |
Regional Council Meeting | January 24, 2022 | April 25, 2022 | July 25, 2022 | October 24, 2022 |
GWRC Submits Approved Applications to DHCD | February 4, 2022 | May 6, 2022 | August 5, 2022 | November 4, 2022 |
State Board Workgroup Review | February 14-18, 2022 | May 16-20, 2022 | August 15-19, 2022 | November 14-18, 2022 |
State Board Feedback Loop | February 21-March 1, 2022 | May 23-30, 2022 | August 22-29, 2022 | November 21-29, 2022 |
State Board Meeting (Applications Considered for Final Approval) | March 15, 2022 | June 14, 2022 | September 13, 2022 | December 13, 2022 |