Virginia Barge and Rail Usage Grant Program supports international trade facilities moving cargo by barge or rail through Virginia ports to divert shipments from highways and strengthen port-related trade.
Virginia Port Volume Increase Grant Program supports agricultural, manufacturing-related, and mineral and gas cargo owners by funding increased use of Virginia port facilities to expand cargo movement.
International Trade Facility Grant Program supports companies’ job creation and capital investment to increase international trade through Virginia’s maritime ports and strengthen the state’s economy.
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.
The FREIGHT Program supports Virginia freight rail operators and other project partners in improving rail capacity and operations to move more goods, increase carload throughput, and reduce highway maintenance needs.
Rail Industrial Access (RIA) supports new or expanding Virginia businesses by funding freight rail connections that shift shipments from trucks to rail and advance economic development.