Welcome to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s Ally Information Exchange.
This site is designed to help you, the local or regional economic developer, in furthering your community’s corporate recruitment goals. It can be used as an interactive tool for property and community profile updates as well as to obtain general information specific to economic development in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
VEDP's Mission Statement
To enhance the quality of life and raise the standard of living for all Virginians, in collaboration with Virginia communities, through aggressive business recruitment, expansion assistance, and trade development, thereby expanding the tax base and creating higher-income employment opportunities.
EDA Federal Funding Opportunities
$150 Million Federal Funding Opportunity Available for EDA's American Recovery Program
EDA is pleased to announce the solicitation of applications under its $150 million American Recovery Act Program. EDA is soliciting applications from eligible applicants in all U.S. States to fund projects that will advance economic growth in communities and regions experiencing chronic high unemployment and low per capita income. EDA’s goal is to create an environment that fosters innovation, promotes entrepreneurship, and attracts increased private capital investment. The deadline for receipt of applications under the Recovery Act Program is June 30, 2010. All other information and requirements for the EDA American Recovery Act Program may be found in the March 10, 2009 Federal Register notice (74 FR 10232) and the companion federal funding opportunity announcement on EDA’s website at www.eda.gov/InvestmentsGrants/FFON.xml.