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

Learn About Virginia’s Flood Protection Master Plan – DCR Public Webinar April 29

Thursday, April 17, 2025

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) invites you to join us for a public webinar about the Virginia Flood Protection Master Plan (VFPMP) and its efforts to proactively reduce flood risks and increase flood resilience in the Commonwealth.

Webinar April 24: Recognizing and Addressing Stigma as a Barrier to Treatment and Recovery

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Register now for the FREE Abatement Academy session: The New River Valley’s Anti-Stigma Campaign

Public Input Requested: Amended State Plan for Aging Services

Monday, March 24, 2025

To learn more about the amended State Plan for Aging Services and the public input process, visit: https://vda.virginia.gov/stateplans.htm.

Funding available from National Fitness Campaign for outdoor wellness infrastructure in Virginia localities

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Free, accessible outdoor wellness opportunities for communities and schools across Virginia are possible thanks to a continued partnership between National Fitness Campaign and Aetna.

Grant Writing Training in Washington, DC - March 25-26, 2025

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Seats are still available!

Building Bonds with Disclosure for Small Communities Seminar: March 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Roanoke

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

An in-person workshop on Bond Disclosure and Compliance for Small Communities is being held on March 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Roanoke Higher Education Center. 

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.

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