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GO Virginia Region 2

GO Virginia Region 2

GO Virginia is a statewide initiative designed to encourage Virginia's economic growth through the creation of high-wage jobs.

GO Virginia Region 2 includes the cities of Covington, Lynchburg, Radford, Roanoke, and Salem; and the counties of Alleghany, Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Botetourt, Campbell, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Roanoke.

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There is $342,653 available for Region 2 grants, with up to $52,800 for planning grants.  

GO Virginia Region 2 Tableau Dashboard

Learn more about the outcomes of GO Virginia Region 2 projects through our interactive data dashboard. Visualize project locations, types of project, and outcomes of completed projects.

Region 2's Industry Clusters

News and Announcements

Available through June 30, 2026: Helene Business Recovery Initiative: Learn more about special funding for localities impacted by Tropical Storm Helene.

February 23, 2026: GO Virginia Q&A, 3-4 PM,  Roanoke Higher Education Center, 108 N Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016, Room 715 or Virtual.

Register.

March 13, 2026 by 5 p.m: Deadline to submit applications for GO Virginia Region 2 Grants

2026 GO Virginia Region 2 Calendar

Virginia AI Landscape Assessment

Talent Pathways Initiative Report

FY25 GO Virginia Region 2 Annual Report

2025 Growth and Diversification Plan

2024 GO Virginia Region 2 Talent Evaluation