Port of Virginia Economic and Infrastructure Development Grant (EID Grant)
The Port of Virginia Economic and Infrastructure Development Grant (EID Grant) supports companies expanding maritime operations in Virginia by funding job creation and port-related investment to grow cargo activity.
Funder: Virginia Economic Development Partnership
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Pre-application) | March 31, 2027 (General application)
Funding Amounts: One-time grant of $1,000–$3,000 per qualifying new job, based on jobs created
Summary: Supports companies locating or expanding maritime-related operations in Virginia that create jobs and use The Port of Virginia.
Key Information: Companies must create at least 25 qualifying new, permanent full-time jobs and complete a mandatory pre-application.
Description
The Economic and Infrastructure Development Grant is administered by the Virginia Port Authority, with program information provided by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership. It supports qualified companies that locate or expand a facility in Virginia, create maritime-related employment, and move cargo through The Port of Virginia or undertake specified maritime-commerce activities.
The program prioritizes substantial investment in new or upgraded port-related facilities, new permanent jobs, large absolute increases in cargo volume, and sustained port activity. A recommendation from Virginia International Terminals or a state incentive package also receives priority in pre-application scoring.
