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TVA Special Opportunities Grant

TVA Special Opportunities Grant

Tennessee Valley Authority
LOCATION & INDUSTRIES
AMOUNT

Up to $25,000

OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE

Rolling

ABOUT THE GRANT

TVA is investing in underserved areas with the Special Opportunities County (SOC) Performance Grant. By investing in competitive economic development projects, we’re standing by our mission and making life better for the people who live and work in the seven-state Valley region. This program assists smaller economic development projects in communities with greater economic needs. Funding amounts are based on the project’s five-year economic impact and are paid directly to the company.

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NOTES

This is a flexible grant program administered at the discretion of the TVA. While there is no online application, you can use the Contact US page of the TVA website to submit your business for grant consideration.

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