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Section 15.2-2209.3 of the Code of Virginia requires localities with populations greater than 3,500 to provide information on fees for processing, reviewing, and permitting of applications for residential land development and construction activities, including fees connected to individual residential developments for the 2025 calendar year (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025).
To help accommodate the many competing priorities communities are navigating, the National Civic League (NCL) has extended the application deadline for the 2026 All-America City Award to March 5, 2026.
Are you working on a project to make your community more livable for residents of all ages? AARP is now accepting applications for the 2026 Community Challenge grant program, and they encourage your organization to apply.
Virginia Housing is back on the road for another Community Impact Session series in 2026!
VML Community Business Member organization American Public University (APU) will host two free webinars in February.
AARP is now accepting applications for the 2026 Community Challenge grant program, and they encourage your organization to apply.
Virginia Municipal League is pleased to share the following grant opportunity with members interested in bringing free-to-use, accessible outdoor wellness spaces to their communities...
This fair will be an opportunity for local government departments to connect with some of the brightest emerging talent in public policy and public administration.....
Because children in the foster care system are at high risk of developing substance use disorders, the Opioid Abatement Authority (OAA) has determined it is an allowable use of opioid settlement dollars to fund efforts that reduce trauma for these kids and to support their placement in healthy family settings.....
This program awards grants to qualified intermediary organizations to deliver financial and technical assistance that helps recipients build capacity to carry out projects related to housing, community facilities, and community and economic development....
