GO Virginia Region 6

What GO Virginia Region 6 does

GO Virginia Region 6 is one of nine Regional Councils established under the GO Virginia statewide economic development initiative created by the Virginia General Assembly in 2016. Administered through the Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development and operationally supported by the George Washington Regional Commission (GWRC), it covers three Virginia Planning Districts — the George Washington Region (PD 16), Northern Neck (PD 17), and Middle Peninsula (PD 18). The organization administers competitive grant funding across Planning grants (up to %24250,000 per project for feasibility studies and capacity building), Implementation grants (up to %241 million for outcome-producing projects), and access to Statewide Competitive funds for multi-region initiatives. Each project must align with one of seven priority industry clusters (including aquaculture/marine industries, manufacturing, information/data centers, and controlled environment agriculture) and one of three State Project Themes (Entrepreneurial Activities, Site Development, Workforce Development), with a mandatory 2:1 applicant match.

The organization functions as a regional economic development grantmaking program rather than a software or product business. Its technology footprint is limited to the Good Grants third-party application portal, Mailchimp newsletters, Google Analytics, and Zoom for council meetings; it has no proprietary platform, no AI/ML capabilities, and no apps. Revenue mechanics consist of an annual per capita allocation of approximately %241 million from the state, supplemented by episodic larger multi-project rounds (e.g., %242,476,285 announced April 2026). Applicants include local governments, nonprofits, chambers of commerce, planning district commissions, and colleges/universities, with more than 30 projects funded to date. The council is led by Chair John Anzivino and Vice-Chair Jeff Szyperski, supported by approximately 23 council members drawn from private industry, education, nonprofits, and local government.

Name

GO Virginia Region 6

Legal name

George Washington Regional Commission

Website

https://govirginia6.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GO Virginia Region 6 is a Virginia state-mandated regional economic development council administering competitive grant funding for Planning and Implementation projects across three Planning Districts, serving local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions through an annual per capita allocation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Economic Development Grant Administration

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

Keywords

• Regional economic development
• Grant administration
• Workforce development grants
• Site development funding
• Entrepreneurship support grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Fredericksburg, Virginia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Per Capita Funding Allocation: GO Virginia Region 6 receives approximately $1 million annually in per capita project funds distributed through two funding categories: Planning grants (limited to $250,000 of the allocation for feasibility studies, pre-development activities, plans, and capacity building) and Implementation grants (up to $1 million for projects producing outcomes and ROI). A third category, Statewide Competitive funds, is separate from regional allocation and discretionary to the State Board for multi-region projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GO Virginia Region 6 administers state per-capita economic development grant funding across three tracks — Planning, Implementation, and Statewide Competitive — to eligible applicants in the George Washington Region, Northern Neck, and Middle Peninsula of Virginia. Recipients apply for funding to support entrepreneurial activities, site development, and workforce development projects, with grants requiring a 2:1 local match. The program is administered through the George Washington Regional Commission and provides technical assistance throughout the application and reporting process.

Product overview

GO Virginia Region 6 is a regional economic development initiative that administers grant funding programs rather than operating a traditional software product. The organization offers four main grant programs: Planning Grants (feasibility studies, up to $250,000), Implementation Grants (outcome-producing projects, up to $1 million), Statewide Competitive Grants (multi-region initiatives), and Site Development Grants. These grants fund projects across four categories: Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development (accelerators, startup support), Site and Infrastructure Development (industrial site preparation), Workforce Development (training programs, career pathways), and Economic Resiliency and Recovery. Applications are submitted through the Good Grants online portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Planning Grants Planning Grants are a funding category within the GO Virginia Region 6 program that supports applicants in the George Washington Region, Northern Neck, and Middle Peninsula of Virginia with planning-stage economic development projects. Applicants must meet the program's 2:1 local match requirement.
• Implementation Grants Implementation Grants are a funding category within the GO Virginia Region 6 program that supports execution of regional economic development projects in the George Washington Region, Northern Neck, and Middle Peninsula of Virginia, including site development, entrepreneurial activities, and workforce development initiatives. Recipients must meet the program's 2:1 local match requirement.
• Statewide Competitive Grants Statewide Competitive Grants are a funding category within the GO Virginia initiative that Region 6 applicants can pursue for projects that compete across Virginia's GO Virginia regions. Supported activities include entrepreneurial ecosystem, site development, and workforce development projects aligned with statewide priorities.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• George Washington Regional Commission (GWRC)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGWRC serves as the support organization for GO Virginia Region 6, which includes the George Washington Region (Virginia Planning District 16), Northern Neck (Virginia Planning District 17), and Middle Peninsula (Virginia Planning District 18). GWRC provides administrative support, manages the grant application process, and coordinates project administration including quarterly reports, financial remittances, and application assistance.
• Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHCD supports the administrative aspects of both the GO Virginia State Board and the nine Regional Councils. DHCD reviews and processes approved regional applications and manages fund disbursement.
• GO Virginia FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe GO Virginia Foundation supports GO Virginia efforts through education about best practices and advocacy.
• Kim Allman, LLCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAwarded contract for GO Virginia Region 6 Project Administration to provide ongoing remote project management for GO Virginia Region 6 funded projects and technical assistance with project applications.
• Longwood University (Hull Springs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Commercial Kitchen at Hull Springs project in Westmoreland County for food preparation facilities.
• Virginia Sea GrantcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner7-university coalition leading the Virginia Sea Grant Resiliency Ecosystem Development project and the Coastal Resilience and Adaptation Economy initiative, working with Region 5 and Region 6.
• Center for Innovative Technology (CIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIT partnered with Stafford County to create the Virginia Smart Community Testbed, a technology-based initiative to foster smart technologies and entrepreneurs. GO Virginia funds the Testbed through this partnership.
• Virginia Black Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Economic Business Empowerment (EBE) Accelerator providing business development support for Black-owned businesses across Region 6.
• GCubed Enterprises, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerI.T. and cybersecurity services company founded by Vernon Green Jr., council member, providing technology services.
• RIoT (Regional Innovation and Opportunity Team)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnology accelerator consultant providing entrepreneurial development programs including the RIoT Accelerator Program and Pre-Accelerator Program at the Stafford Smart Community Testbed.
• Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead organization for the Advancing Virginia Shellfish Aquaculture planning initiative in partnership with ODU, Virginia Tech, Virginia Sea Grant, and industry representatives.
• Greater Reedville AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading the Virginia Tidewater Aquaculture & Maritime Innovation Incubator Program including renovation of Festival Halle and commercial kitchen development.
• Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce (VABCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by council member Ernisha Hall, VABCC supports 1,000+ Black business members and partners on the Empowering Black Entrepreneurs and EBE Accelerator programs.
• Middle Peninsula Planning District CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional planning organization leading the West Point Airport Industrial Site Evaluation and site characterization studies.
• Pamunkey TribecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in PamunkeyNet Business Plan for high-speed broadband delivery, creating a new legal enterprise owned by the Pamunkey Tribe to access federal broadband resources.
• Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVEDP provides site scoring and tier rankings (Tier 4) used in site development assessments and regional site prioritization analysis.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• GO Virginia Region 5: Sister Regional Council in the GO Virginia program covering central Virginia (Greater Richmond). Operates with identical funding mechanism and program structure under the same State Board oversight as Region 6.
• Bay Consortium Workforce Development Board (BCWDB): Local workforce development board covering 16 jurisdictions overlapping Region 6's geography. Coordinates workforce and education programs across the same priority clusters (cybersecurity, healthcare, advanced manufacturing) and shares leadership with Region 6's council.
• Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission: One of the three planning district commissions within Region 6 (PD 18), leading site development projects such as the West Point Airport Industrial Site Evaluation. Performs closely analogous regional planning and economic development functions.
• Center for Innovative Technology (CIT): State-level technology economic development organization partnered with Region 6 on the Stafford Smart Community Testbed. Operates in adjacent tech-focused economic development with overlap in entrepreneurial and innovation program support.
• Northern Neck Planning District Commission: One of the three planning district commissions within Region 6 (PD 17). Performs regional planning, grant management, and economic development coordination closely analogous to Region 6's scope at a sub-regional level.
• GO Virginia Region 1: Sister Regional Council in the GO Virginia program covering Southwest Virginia. Operates the same program structure with identical per capita funding mechanism, application process, and State Board oversight as Region 6, just in a different geography.
• George Washington Regional Commission (GWRC): The support organization for Region 6, providing administrative and operational backbone for grant administration. Performs analogous regional planning, grant management, and economic development coordination functions across Planning District 16.

Broad incumbents

• Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP): The state-level economic development authority that handles site selection, marketing, and tier rankings (Region 6 is Tier 4) used by Region 6. Operates at a broader scale across all Virginia regions with overlapping site development and incentive functions.
• Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC): Federal-state economic development partnership covering parts of 13 states including Virginia. Operates a similar model of multi-state regional grantmaking for distressed areas, but at greater geographic scale and with federal co-funding.
• Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD): State agency that provides administrative support to the GO Virginia State Board and all nine Regional Councils. Reviews Region 6's approved applications and manages fund disbursement — the higher-level umbrella body.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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