Botetourt County Opens Applications for 2026 Small Business Grant Program
Botetourt County and the Botetourt County Economic Development Authority (EDA) are now accepting applications for the 2026 Small Business Grant Program, which provides financial assistance to eligible small businesses making investments in their operations.
A total of $75,000 is available through this year’s program to support existing small businesses located in Botetourt County. Applications must be submitted by Thursday, October 2, 2026
Awards are typically between $2,000 and $10,000. Businesses seeking more than $10,000 may be considered but must demonstrate that the grant will be matched by new private capital investment.
Eligible uses include a variety of capital investments and professional services, including:
- Building improvements and expansions
- Machinery and new equipment
- Marketing services
- Accounting and other professional services
Applicants must be for-profit businesses physically located and based in Botetourt County with 100 or fewer employees across all locations, and must have been in full operation since May 1, 2026.
The Small Business Grant Program has provided more than $100,000 in assistance to dozens of Botetourt County businesses since 2024, helping local entrepreneurs make targeted investments in the County.
Previous grant recipients include Mountain Thyme Honey, which used grant funding to install a self-service honey kiosk; Buchanan Butchery, which added a display refrigerator to expand its meat offerings; and Local Lemon, which purchased a commercial ice machine to support its operations.
Full eligibility requirements, program information and the online application are available here.
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