Local Economic Development Grant (LED)
Forecasted
Local Economic Development Grant (LED) supports West Virginia county and regional economic development organizations in planning and business development work to build capacity and meet CDC requirements.
Funder: West Virginia Department of Economic Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,800 per county, with a cash match
Summary: Supports county and regional economic development organizations in building capacity and meeting Certified Development Community requirements.
Key Information: A county commission resolution must designate the applicant as the lead economic development organization.
Description
The West Virginia Legislature appropriates funds for the Local Economic Development Grant, a matching-grant program administered by the West Virginia Department of Economic Development. It supports economic development work led by organizations serving a county or multi-county region and helps those organizations complete Certified Development Community (CDC) program requirements.
The program connects organizational capacity with local planning and business development. Its requirements address an annual action plan, review of prior economic development activities, professional development, business retention and expansion, current site and building information, and an organizational website.
