Deadline to apply for National Civic League’s Virginia 2026 All-America City Award extended to March 4
Tuesday, February 17, 2026/Categories: News Board
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. This additional time is intended to give communities more flexibility to refine their applications and fully tell their civic story.
Open Office Hours
To further support applicants, the program is hosting three informal open office hours to answer questions about the application process. These sessions are designed to be flexible; participants are welcome to join for a few minutes or stay for the full hour and may attend one or all sessions.
Office Hours Schedule:
- February 13 at 1:00 PM ET
- February 20 at 1:00 PM ET
Register here: AAC Open Office Hours
If none of these times work for you, applicants are encouraged to email Rebecca Trout to schedule a one-on-one conversation.
These opportunities are intended to help communities feel confident, prepared, and supported as they complete their applications.
About the All-America City Award:
The theme for 2026 is “America at 250: Strengthening Civic Health and Building Trust.” NCL is seeking communities that are bringing our founding ideals to life by ensuring that people have the power and opportunity to shape their collective future.
Apply here >.
VML Executive Director Michelle Gowdy, who was recently appointed to the NCL board, encourages all VML member localities to apply to join the 21 communities from Virginia that have previously won the All-America City Award!
You can view the full list of past recipients here.
NCL Contact: Rebecca Trout, rebeccat@ncl.org