Southwest and Southern Virginia Programs support tobacco-dependent communities through agribusiness, business development, infrastructure, tourism, and housing projects to diversify local economies.
The Tobacco Region Opportunity Fund supports local and regional public partners working with businesses on expansion and attraction projects to create jobs and private taxable investment in Virginia’s Tobacco Region.
Rural Accelerator & Energy Supply Chain Advanced Manufacturing Program supports rural Southern and Southwest Virginia communities through advanced manufacturing projects that strengthen the energy supply chain.
Economic Development Workforce Housing Incentive Pilot Program supports housing developers building new homes for workers in Virginia’s Tobacco Region to meet employer needs and attract economic development.
The Tobacco Region Incentive for Agribusiness Development (TRIAD) Grant Program supports local governments in attracting agribusiness facilities that create jobs, investment, and markets for regional producers.
Workforce Financial Aid supports Virginia tobacco-region residents with financial aid for workforce credentials and post-secondary training that prepare them for in-demand careers with regional employers.