Amory Seafood recently received a state grant for $247,000 that will allow the company to increase its processing capacity and purchase more blue catfish from local watermen, supporting local economic growth. The longstanding Hampton Virginia seafood dealer was awarded the … Continued
In December, 2020, RISE announced the launch of the 2021 Coastal Community Resilience Challenge. The Challenge will award a total of $1.5 million to small businesses with innovative flood-resilience solutions. Businesses can apply for up to $350,000 to advance and … Continued
In August, the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced the agency will award CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants in Virginia. The grants will capitalize and administer Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) that will provide critical gap financing to … Continued
The Virginia Enterprise Zone Program is a state and local partnership and a critical tool in supporting business expansion in Newport News. The City of Newport News hosts two Enterprise Zones and is one of the top users in the … Continued
On Thursday, January 10, the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will conduct a free, in-depth workshop on “How to Qualify” for the state VEZ incentives from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the James Room of Fountain … Continued
The City of Norfolk will receive a $1,252,500 million grant from the National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) to construct the Lindenwood-Barraud Park Living Shoreline. Matching funds will be provided through the City’s stormwater capital budget. The National Fish and Wildlife … Continued
RISE recently announced its seven finalists of the Coastal Community Resilience Challenge. The Challenge sought innovative solutions around major resilience issues that can be demonstrated in the Hampton Roads region of Southeastern Virginia, can be built into sustainable businesses, and … Continued
The Virginia Department of Forestry recently awarded their Virginia Trees for Clean Water grant to the Newport News Green Foundation. The Foundation plans to use the funds to continue their restoration efforts in the Hilton Ravine. The Virginia Trees for … Continued
The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation, a prestigious Virginia grantor, has awarded the Fort Monroe Foundation a $250,000 Challenge toward the site’s priority projects over the next five years. To secure the Challenge, the Fort Monroe Foundation must raise $1,000,000 in … Continued
The Elizabeth River Trail Foundation recently announced significant investment partners for its $4 million capital campaign. Lead investors include the City of Norfolk ($500,000); Sentara Healthcare ($500,000), TowneBank ($250,000), and PRA Group ($250,000). Additional major donors include Children’s Health System, … Continued