Virginia Port Volume Increase Grant Program
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.
Funder: Virginia Economic Development Partnership
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Mandatory Pre-Application) | March 1, 2027 (General application)
Funding Amounts: $50 per qualifying unit above base-year volume; up to $250,000 per entity per calendar year
Summary: Grants support eligible cargo owners that increase their use of Virginia port facilities.
Key Information: A mandatory pre-application is required to remain eligible for an award.
Description
The Virginia Port Volume Increase Grant Program supports agricultural, manufacturing-related, and mineral and gas entities that increase cargo moving through port facilities in Virginia. Featured by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and administered by the Virginia Port Authority, the program ties awards to cargo volume above a base-year measure.
Pre-applications are evaluated for the anticipated absolute increase in cargo volume, investment in new or improved port-related facilities, and use of available warehousing through logistics providers. A recommendation from Virginia International Terminals receives priority. For new Port of Virginia users, reviewers place greater emphasis on projected cargo growth, market diversification, and job creation; existing users are also evaluated for their contribution and plans for continued growth.
