Botetourt County Small Business Grant Program
Botetourt County Economic Development Authority (EDA)
$2,000–$10,000 (up to $75,000 total pool)
$75K county pool for Botetourt small businesses; awards typically $2K–$10K. Deadline Oct 2, 2026.
Botetourt County and the Botetourt County Economic Development Authority (EDA) offer capital grants to for-profit small businesses physically located in Botetourt County, Virginia. The 2026 program has a total pool of $75,000, with typical awards ranging from $2,000 to $10,000. Businesses seeking more than $10,000 may be considered but must demonstrate that the grant will be matched by new private capital investment. Eligible uses include building improvements and expansions, machinery and new equipment, marketing services, and accounting or other professional services.
- Funding type
- Grant
- Level
- Municipal
- Amount range
- $2,000 – $10,000
- Realistic amount
- Most awards fall in the $2,000–$10,000 range.
- Deadline
- The 2026 round closed October 2, 2026; the next round is not yet posted
- Status
- between-intakes
- States
- VA
Who qualifies
- For-profit business physically located and based in Botetourt County
- 100 or fewer employees across all locations
- Must have been in full operation since May 1, 2026
- Businesses seeking more than $10,000 must demonstrate matching new private capital investment
Who is not eligible
- Nonprofit organizations
- Businesses located outside Botetourt County
- Businesses with more than 100 employees
- Businesses not in full operation since May 1, 2026
What it covers
Eligible expenses
- Building improvements and expansions
- Machinery and new equipment
- Marketing services
- Accounting and other professional services
Ineligible expenses
- Personal or non-business expenses
- Expenses incurred before grant award
- Costs not tied to an eligible capital investment or professional service
How to apply
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1
Review eligibility and eligible uses
Confirm the business is for-profit, located in Botetourt County, has 100 or fewer employees, and has operated since May 1, 2026. Review eligible capital investments and professional services.
~30 min
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2
Gather project documentation
Collect quotes, invoices, or bids for the proposed capital investment or professional service. If requesting more than $10,000, document the source of matching private capital.
~2 hrs
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3
Complete the online application
Submit the application through the link on the Botetourt County newsflash page before the deadline.
~1.5 hrs
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4
Submit by October 2, 2026
Ensure the application is submitted by Thursday, October 2, 2026. Late applications are not accepted.
~30 min
Businesses requesting more than $10,000 must line up matching private capital and be prepared to document it. Keep requests at or below $10,000 to avoid the matching requirement.
Required documents
- Proof of Botetourt County location
- Employee count across all locations
- Evidence of operation since May 1, 2026
- Quotes or bids for proposed expenses
- Documentation of matching private capital (if requesting more than $10,000)
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