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Check back often for the latest state and national events, resources, and opportunities of interest to Virginia’s local governments.

Second Round of $1.6M in Energy Efficiency Grants for Local Governments

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis until all funding has been awarded or until 11:59 pm on February 21, 2025. 

FY26 Creative Communities Partnership Grant Application Now Open

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Application deadline is April 1, 2025, by 5:00 PM (EST)

VDEM announces pre-application deadline for the hazard mitigation grant program following Hurricane Helene

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Pre-applications are due to VDEM by March 30, 2025.

National Civic League now accepting applications for the 2025 All-America City Award

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Final applications are due by February 27, 2025.

Virginia Housing accepting applications for Innovation Grant Program

Monday, January 13, 2025

The application window for Virginia Housing’s Innovation Grant Program is now open, and applications will be accepted through Wednesday, Feb. 19!

Leadership Training with Local Government Peers

Thursday, December 12, 2024

The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is the leading organization of local government professionals dedicated to creating and sustaining thriving communities throughout the world.

FREE Disaster Preparedness Training from VDEM/VCU

Monday, December 9, 2024

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) have partnered to offer FREE emergency preparedness courses to locally elected and appointed officials in Virginia...

OAA webinar December 12: Mobile Treatment Programs

Monday, December 2, 2024

The Opioid Abatement Authority (OAA) is offering a free webinar on December 12 describing the efforts, successes, and lessons learned by Piedmont CSB in launching their new mobile treatment program focusing on substance use and primary health care.....

Webinar Nov. 21: Building Stronger Teams – Effective Collaboration Across Emergency Services

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

In recognition of National First Responders Day, VML member organization American Military University (AMU) is hosting a webinar to discuss strategies that can be used to strengthen collaboration among emergency service agencies....

Sub-Grant Opportunity for Local Governments

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funding, Virginia Energy is offering competitive grants for local governments that did not receive EECBG direct funding allocations...

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