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Virginia Enterprise Zone Job Creation Grant (JCG) – Food Service

Per-job grants for restaurants and food service businesses in designated Virginia Enterprise Zones that create new employment meeting wage and benefits thresholds.

About this program

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Eligibility

Restaurant and food service businesses located in designated Virginia Enterprise Zones that created grant-eligible jobs in calendar year 2025.

Requirements

  • Must operate within a designated Virginia Enterprise Zone
  • Must create net new jobs during calendar year
  • Employees must earn at least 150% of minimum wage with health benefits