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FAUQUIER COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Technology Assistance Grant Program

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FAUQUIER COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Technology Assistance Grant Program
GRANT APPLICATION
 The Fauquier County Economic Development Authority (EDA) has established a Technology Assistance Grant Program. The grant program is administered by the Fauquier County Department of Economic Development on behalf of the Economic Development Authority. The purpose of this grant program is to assist Fauquier County businesses in technology development and improvements which contribute to growth and success of for-profit business through a matching grant program.
PROGRAM PURPOSE
To provide monetary assistance on a matching basis to Fauquier County businesses that furthers the overall growth and success through technology development and/or improvement.
 
PROGRAM GOAL
To improve or expand business operations in a way that contribute to growth in business revenue through technology developments and/or improvements, including website development, e-commerce solutions, database development, social networking development, etc.
 
PREVIOUSLY FUNDED INITIATIVES
  • 2017 – Talk 19 Media –$1825 – New Camera and Editing system to increase staffing
  • 2018 – Arterra Wines – $1950 - Website development that added e-commerce capabilities
  • 2019 – Rail Stop restaurant - $2000 – New Point of Sale system
 
PROGRAM CRITERIA
  1. Applicants may apply for up to $2,000 with a 1:1 match required. The match is a cash match only and is on a reimbursement basis upon receipt of documentation.
  2. Projects will be limited to no more than 10 projects per funding cycle, limited to funds available.
  3. Applicants must own or represent a for-profit business located within Fauquier County.
  4. The business must have a valid Fauquier County business license, be current in filing and payment of all taxes due to the County and be in good standing with county ordinances and regulations including any required zoning permits. If you are a new business and your business license is pending, you may submit a copy of your license with your Application for Reimbursement. Please note that a current business license will be required for any official grant award.
  5. Preference will be given to applicants engaging other Fauquier County businesses in the project, either as vendors or as partners in cooperative initiatives.
  6. Changes in applicant provided scope or vendors, made after the application is submitted, must be approved by the EDA and Economic Development Department prior to completion of related work.
  7. Preference will be given to projects that demonstrate new initiatives or initiatives that partner and collaborate with other Fauquier County businesses.
  8. All projects must be completed within 12 months of grant award and grant agreement execution date.
  9. Funds will be disbursed on a reimbursement basis upon submission of the Application of Reimbursement. Documentation providing detailed invoice, proof of payment, and performance of project goals will be required as part of the reimbursement approval.
  10. If chosen as a grant recipient, the Fauquier County Department of Economic Development will administer a standard grant agreement between the grant recipient and the EDA setting forth the requirements for grant disbursement.
 
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES:
  • New Website Development
  • e-Commerce Solutions
(Including but not limited to, development of product catalogues, secure financial transaction and payment systems, reservation and booking systems, intranet development.)
 
  • Database Development
(Including but not limited to, inventory management systems, off-line and online systems integration.)
 
  • Professional Services Automation (PSA) software
  • Other e-commerce innovations as approved by the Fauquier Economic Development Authority.
 INELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES:
  • Annual maintenance or service fees including but not limited to, website maintenance, hosting, domain registration, internet service, and priority listing fees
  • Costs associated with advertising and marketing (including branding, Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Marketing initiatives)
Questions or Clarifications?
Contact:
Fauquier County Department of Economic Development
21 Main Street, Warrenton, VA 20186
Phone: (540) 422-8270 e-mail: laura.torpy@fauquiercounty.gov

FAUQUIER COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Technology Assistance Grant Program