NORTHERN VIRGINIA

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PER CAPITA PROPOSALS DEADLINE DEC 5, 2025 AT 5:00 P.M. ET

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GO Virginia! Meet Region 7

MISSION

2017

Year Established

Projects

Funded

$20.9M

Amount

Awarded

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GO Virginia is a business-led economic development initiative with funding to invest in collaborative projects that bring more business and opportunities to the Commonwealth and lead to high-paying jobs in the region. Region 7 supports economic growth in Northen Virginia.

All GO Virginia Region 7 proposals must align with the Region 7 Growth and Diversification Plan. The plan will serve as a guide to applicants in identifying actionable grant requests.

TARGET INDUSTRIES

Region 7's Council identified these four key sectors as the region's focus areas to to increase local, high-paying, in-demand occupations and per capita income. All proposals for funding must address at least one of these industry clusters.

You can read more about our industry clusters in our 2025 Growth & Diversification Plan.

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REGION 7

Region 7 is a diverse and growing region, comprised of four counties and five major cities.

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