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Virginia State Training Grants for Employers

Virginia's main state training incentives are run by VEDP and go to companies that create jobs. The Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP) pays a customized cash grant per new or retrained full-time job and is approved before a project is announced. The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program gives free recruiting and training services, not cash. Both need a new or expanding project, so most small employers will use WIOA programs through local boards instead.

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HOW IT WORKS

Four steps, in this order.

1
Contact VEDP's business manager before announcing the project
2
VEDP assesses your jobs, wages and capital investment
3
Receive a commitment letter with the approved amount
4
Hire or retrain, then submit the reimbursement request

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Where the Virginia money comes from.

Run by Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP). Every figure is from an official page, linked on each card.

Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP)

Customized grant per new job

OPEN, BY APPROVAL

WHAT YOU GET

Funding and services to offset recruitment and training costs for net new full-time jobs or retrained employees.

HOW MUCH

Customized budget per job, not published. Support typically lasts 36 months. Reimbursement 90 days after hire, or after retraining is complete.

WHO RECEIVES THE MONEY

The company, as a cash grant reimbursed after hiring or retraining.

WHO QUALIFIES

Basic employer: at least 51% of revenue from outside Virginia
Large company (over 250 employees): at least 25 new full-time jobs in 12 months, $1 million capital investment, and another state or country considered
Small business (250 or fewer): at least 5 new full-time jobs and $100,000 capital investment
Average wage must meet the local prevailing average wage, or 85% in distressed localities

Before you start: Yes. The project budget is approved before the project, and it will not be approved once publicly announced.

Virginia Talent Accelerator Program

Free services, not cash

OPEN, BY APPROVAL

WHAT YOU GET

Free, fully customized recruiting and job-specific training services (videos, simulations, instructor-led sessions, e-learning).

HOW MUCH

In-kind services at no cost. Value is not published.

WHO RECEIVES THE MONEY

No cash goes to the employer. VEDP and the Virginia Community College System deliver the services.

WHO QUALIFIES

Competitive projects creating direct jobs, with VEDP deciding case by case
Manufacturing and distribution: at least 25 net new jobs in the first year; all others at least 50
Basic employer with most revenue from outside Virginia
Real competition between Virginia and another state or country
Average wage at least the local prevailing wage, 85% in distressed localities

Before you start: Yes. Public announcement must be coordinated with VEDP and the Governor's Office.

Virginia Maritime and Nuclear Workforce Accelerator

Up to 80%, $100,000 cap

CLOSED, AWARDS MADE

WHAT YOU GET

Up to 80% of approved training costs, paid 60% after training and 20% after six months of retention.

HOW MUCH

Up to 80% of costs, $100,000 maximum per employer. A $2,000,000 pool was announced.

WHO RECEIVES THE MONEY

The employer, as performance-based reimbursement from Governor's set-aside WIOA funds.

WHO QUALIFIES

Employer in shipbuilding, nuclear energy or aligned manufacturing supply chains
Operates in Virginia and agrees to performance reporting

Before you start: Yes. Costs had to be approved in advance.

AVOID THESE

What gets Virginia State Grant claims denied.

Announcing the project before VEDP approves it.
SOURCE: VEDP.ORG
An average wage below the local prevailing average wage.
SOURCE: VEDP.ORG
Applying for both new jobs and retraining.
SOURCE: VEDP.ORG
Counting seasonal or part-time roles as jobs.
SOURCE: VEDP.ORG
Talent Accelerator projects with no real competition from another state.
SOURCE: VEDP.ORG

STRAIGHT ANSWERS

Virginia State Grant questions.

Can a small company use VJIP?

Yes, if it has 250 or fewer employees and creates at least five net new full-time jobs within 12 months with at least $100,000 of new capital investment.

SOURCE: VEDP.ORG

Is the Talent Accelerator a grant?

No. It provides recruiting and training services at no cost. No cash goes to the company.

SOURCE: VEDP.ORG

When do I get VJIP money?

After the hire. Companies can be reimbursed 90 days after a new employee is hired, once VEDP verifies wage and capital investment requirements.

SOURCE: VEDP.ORG

What if I am not a new or expanding project?

These programs target job-creating projects. Use WIOA OJT or incumbent worker training through your local workforce board.

SOURCE: VIRGINIAWORKS.GOV

How we checked. Every fact on this page comes from a state agency, a local workforce board or federal regulation, read on September 30, 2026. Where a board publishes nothing, we say so instead of guessing. Programs and funding change often; confirm with the program before you commit. Written by Jason Meehl, founder of Reimbursa. Found an error? Email hello@reimbursa.com.

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