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VA Small Business Investment Grant
Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity
ABOUT THE GRANT
The SBIG program provides a meaningful return on investment from the Commonwealth to encourage individuals or special purpose entities (created for the purpose of investing in small businesses) to make cash investments in Virginia’s small businesses for working capital, growth, and expansion.
SBIG grants are awarded to eligible Investors that have invested in eligible small businesses. They are not grants awarded to the small business that received the investment.
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Note: The 2026 deadline for this grant has passed but this is an annual program. Check back regularly for updates on the 2027 grant program
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