Franklin County, along with the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States Government, offer a number of programs to assist new and expanding businesses. This assistance can come in the form of grants, loans, tax incentives, workforce training, technical assistance, and/or programs that reduce the cost or complexity of doing business. Below is a brief description of the most commonly accessed programs for growing companies. For full details and a comprehensive review of what assistance your project may qualify for, please contact the Franklin County Economic Development office.