GO VIRGINIA REGIONAL COUNCILS
In 2016, the board certified nine (9) distinct GO Virginia regions across the Commonwealth. These regions consist of nine to 18 localities that share similar economic development and workforce needs. Each region is overseen by a regional council, developed organically from regional business leadership, economic development and workforce professionals, educators and local government officials.
Regional councils are responsible for identifying economic opportunities, needs and challenges, and establishing priorities among those opportunities that can be addressed through regional collaboration. Regional priorities are outlined within their Growth and Diversification plans, which serve as the foundational framework on utilizing GO Virginia resources.
Each regional council is assisted by a support organization that is responsible for regional program operations, including serving as the fiduciary for all GO Virginia funding in the region.
Localities and organizations interested in the GO Virginia program are encouraged to first contact regional support staff. To view the full listing of regions, visit this link.
General Program Information
- 2024 GO Virginia Calendar
- 2025 GO Virginia Calendar
- GO Virginia Program Manual
- GO Virginia Priority Traded Industries
Regional Council Administration
- Regional Council Guidelines
- Regional Council Conflict of Interest (COIA) Guidelines
- Regional Council Freedom of Information (FOIA) Guidelines
- Growth and Diversification Plan Review Guidance and Template
- Regional Entrepreneurship Initiative
- Support Organization Grant Administration Allowance
- GO Virginia Regional Collaboration and Local Participation
- GO Virginia Annual Report Template
Planning Project Application Materials
- DHCD Planning Grant Guidance
- Planning Grant Application
- Sources and Uses Budget Template (for use with Planning Grants)
Per Capita Projects Application Materials
- Per Capita Application Questions
- Healthcare Industry Project Guidelines
- Per Capita Healthcare Industry Application
Statewide Competitive Application Materials
- GO Virginia Competitive Fund Project Guidance
- Competitive Application Questions
- Competitive Scoring Matrix
- ROI Validation Process for Competitive Applications
- Sources & Uses Budget Template (for use with Per Capita and Competitive Applications)
Sites and Infrastructure Development Application Materials
- GO Virginia Regional Site Development Project Guidance
- Regional Broadband Infrastructure Project Guidance
- Site Development Planning Application Questions
- Site Development Implementation Application Questions
- Property Information Form (Attachment C)
Talent Pathways Initiative Materials
- Talent Pathways Initiative Guidance
- TPI Planning FAQs
- Talent Pathways Planning Initiative (TPPI) Application Questions
- Talent Pathways Planning Initiative (TPPI) Sources and Uses Budget Template
Program Forms and Materials
- GO Virginia Match Guidance
- Match Waiver Guidance
- Local Match Waiver Request Form
- GO Virginia Core Grant Outcomes
- Application ROI Template
- Match Verification Form
Post-Award Project Materials
- GO Virginia Remittance Guidelines
- Project Remittance Template
- Staff Time Reimbursement and in-Kind Match Template
- Contract Extension Form
- GO Virginia Project Closeout Procedures
- Attachment A Certified Financial Closeout Document
- Attachment B - Performance Narrative and Certification
- Quarterly Report Template
