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WV One Stop Business Center

WHO: WV Secretary of State, WV State Tax Division, Workforce WV, SBDC, and WV Grant Resource Centers

WHAT: Business Registrations, Business Licenses, Business Coaching, Funding Information

HOW MUCH: SBDC and WV Grant Resource Center offer free assistance for businesses needing a business coach or information for funding. WV Secretary of State, Workforce WV and WV Tax Division fees will vary depending on filing type.

WHERE:onestop.wv.gov | 13 Kanawha Blvd. Sw, Suite 201, Charleston WV

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SBA (Small Business Administration)

WHO: Small businesses that meet SBA size standards (varies by industry)

WHAT: Loans, counseling, federal contracting certifications, disaster recovery assistance

HOW MUCH: Varies widely – Loans from $50,000 to $5MM

WHERE:sba.gov/district/west-virginia | Offices: 405 Capitol St. Suite 412 | 304-347-5220 - Clarksburg: 320 W Pike St #330 | 304-623-5631

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West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust (WVJIT)

WHO: Early stage, later stage and mature small companies in West Virginia that want to expand

WHAT: Equity financing, such as stock purchases, convertible debt instruments

HOW MUCH: Each investment requires its own unique structure, but investments generally fall between $100,000 and $2MM

WHERE:wvjit.org | Email: WVJITInfo@wv.gov

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West Virginia Capital Access Program (WVCAP)

WHO: Creditworthy small businesses of all sizes and maturities

WHAT: Seed Capital Co-Investment Fund (equity financing), Subordinated Debt Fund, Collateral Support Fund

HOW MUCH: Projects are generally at least $10,000 with a cap of $2MM per EIN.

WHERE:wvjgit.org/wvcap | Email: WVCAP@wv.gov

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ARC (Appalachian Regional Commission)

WHO: Government entities, higher education institutions, and nonprofits in Appalachia

WHAT: Economic development, workforce training, and community revitalization

HOW MUCH: Annual total of $180 million across programs; awards sizes vary

WHERE:arc.gov/appalachian-states/west-virginia

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USDA (West Virginia)

WHO: Nonprofit or government entities serving rural communities & towns with less than 50,000

WHAT: Business Development grants, community facilities, utilities programs, and more

HOW MUCH: No maximum grant amount; depends on specific USDA program

WHERE:rd.usda.gov/wv

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County EDA (Economic Development Authority)

WHO: Businesses looking to expand or develop within their specific WV county

WHAT: Matching grants, economic development initiatives, and tax-exempt programs

HOW MUCH: Matching grant funds up to $41,500; larger bond financing also available

WHERE: Each county has their own specific EDA. Use the dropdown above to find your county's EDA information.

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WVEDA (WV Economic Development Authority)

WHO: Manufacturing, industrial, distribution, warehouse and destination businesses

WHAT: Loans, direct financing, and operating leases for commercial/industrial development

HOW MUCH: $50,000 to $15MM, depending on project needs

WHERE: Greenway Building, Northgate Business Park 180 Association Drive | eda.wv.gov/ | 304-558-3651

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WV Grant Resource Center

WHO: Businesses, local governments, and other entities focusing on economic, workforce and community development; outdoor recreation; site development and job creation/retention

WHAT: Tailored pre-award support to help develop competitive grant proposals and maximize state, federal and private funding

HOW MUCH: WV Grant Resource Centers’ services are free. Grant award amounts vary.

WHERE:WV Grant Resource Center | 304-293-6444
-Morgantown: 83 Beechurst Avenue
-Huntington: 1 John Marshall Drive​​​​​​​​