The Fauquier County Department of Economic Development is again offering two Matching Grant Programs for Technology Development and Tourism Development. The Programs are part of the Department’s initiatives designed to assist the County’s existing business community.
The grant programs are administered by the Fauquier County Department of Economic Development and funded by the Economic Development Authority. The purpose of these grant programs is to assist local businesses in developments and improvements which contribute to growth in business revenues.
Technology Development Matching Grant
Assists county for-profit businesses in technology development and enhancement, which will improve efficiency of operations and/or expand business operations in a way that contributes to growth in business revenues. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to Website Development, e-Commerce Solutions, Database Development, and other e-commerce innovations as approved. For more info: laura.torpy@fauquiercounty.gov
Tourism Development Matching Grant
Assists local tourism businesses in developments and improvements which contribute to growth in tourism business revenues. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to website development, marketing, and other initiatives as approved.
Both programs offer grants up to $2,000 with a 1:1 match required. The deadline for submission of grant applications is EOB on Monday, February 29, 2016. Applications can be downloaded at: www.FauquierBusiness.com (under FCDED News)
For further information or clarification on the programs, contact the Fauquier County Department of Economic Development at www.fauquierbusiness.com or (540) 422-8270.
Download the Grant Guidelines below:
FCDED_Tourism Grant Guidelines AND Application_2016