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

Virginia Housing Community Impact Session events happening this fall!

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Themed around the idea of “Elevating Housing Solutions Across Virginia” and happening across the Commonwealth, these events are designed to educate and support you in your efforts to provide affordable and workforce housing in your communities...

Free RELI Housing Webinar Oct. 11 - Transforming a House of Worship to Affordable Housing

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

The NOVA region is home to a number of faith communities who have transformed their underutilized properties into thriving affordable housing communities. How did they do it? The ins and outs of church processes, government processes and community involvement will be the focus of discussion....

Opioid Abatement Authority: Free webinar Sept. 12 - "Financial management of opioid settlement funds"

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

The OAA is hosting a free webinar on Thursday September 12 from 10:00-11:00am entitled, “Financial management of opioid settlement funds (including grants) for Virginia cities and counties.”

Leadership Training with Local Government Peers

Friday, June 7, 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.

Opioid Abatement Authority announces $22.7 million in annual grant awards to Virginia cities and counties

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Total awards rise to more than $56 million in last twelve months...

Final call for free May 28 webinar registration - Tools for Climate and Hazard Mitigation Planning

Thursday, May 23, 2024

The Spring 2024 Resiliency Academy continues with a presentation on Tools for Climate and Hazard Mitigation Planning...

First of Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority’s 2024 workshops to be held June 11 in Hampton

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

This in-person workshop for city and county officials addresses topic of opioid abatement and how to apply for grants...

EPA Mid-Atlantic Summit Toolkit: Registration is open for May 16 event

Thursday, April 25, 2024

The summit is a free one-day virtual annual event geared toward addressing environmental health topics relevant to the Mid-Atlantic Region....

Older adult malnutrition food insecurity: Videos and resources

Friday, April 19, 2024

The Commonwealth Council on Aging has developed five microlearning videos on older adult malnutrition and food insecurity and the services/programs that can help address those issues...

U.S. Department of Energy-Funded Electric Vehicle Readiness Program Launches Across United States

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) and partners are excited to launch Charging Smart, a new designation program that awards communities for electric vehicle (EV) readiness  with a special focus on EV charging...

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