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Augusta County announces revamped small business loan fund

Verona VA- Augusta County proudly announces the launch of its revamped Small Business Loan Fund. Administered in partnership with the Staunton Creative Community Fund (SCCF), the program will now offer loans up to $20,000 for terms of 1-5 years in order to offer additional support for small businesses and bring the loan fund more in […]

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Augusta County Awarded Fast-Track Broadband Grant

Augusta County has been awarded a $567,063 grant for broadband funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The grant funding will be used for the Swoope Tower Fixed Wireless and New Hope Telephone Cooperative Fiber Projects. Pam Carter, Board of Supervisors vice-chair and member […]

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Augusta County Awarded Third Broadband Grant through CARES

Augusta County has been awarded a third grant of $333,378 for broadband funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The grant funding will be used for the Lingo Networks Fiber Project. Pam Carter, Board of Supervisors vice-chair and member of the Augusta County […]

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Augusta County Announces Additional Disaster Recovery Grant Round with Expanded Eligibility

VERONA, VA –The Augusta County Economic Development Authority announces expanded eligibility for their Disaster Recovery Grant Fund to help county businesses who continue to feel the effects of business interruption due to COVID-19. Businesses who have previously received Paycheck Protection Program Loans (PPP) or Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) are now eligible. Applicants are encouraged […]

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