Accelerating resiliency planning in communities across the Commonwealth
President Biden has taken a groundbreaking step in the nation’s response to climate change by directing the creation of the National Climate Resilience Framework. What does this framework mean for Virginia, and how can it help build resilience in the state?
This report identifies four relevant categories of actions that could be taken to promote resilience in non-coastal Virginia: community organizing, education initiatives, economic productivity, and improving access to resources.
After severe flooding in 2021 and 2022, Buchanan County applied for and received grant funding from the Community Flood Preparedness Fund to develop a Flood Resiliency Plan.
The Town of Christiansburg is a locality that has experienced a rise in flooding in recent years so they applied for and received grant funding from the Community Flood Preparedness Fund to develop a Flood Resiliency Plan.
Scottsville, a small, moderate-low income town situated on the James River, is no stranger to flooding. This report looks at the impact a CFPF grant has made in their community.
We’re excited to announce that Resilient Virginia Board of Directors member, Steve Sunderman, won 1st place in the AIA Blue Ridge Accessory Dwelling Unit contest! With his ADU plan available to the public, he is making the creation of ADUs more attainable for everyone within the community.
The U.S. Forest Service Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Urban Forestry in Your Community
“Current Revolution” is a film series produced by American Resilience Project that covers various topics concerning the energy transition.
“Farm Free or Die,” a film by American Resilience Project, advocates for transformative agricultural policies that improve farming livelihoods and address the climate crisis.
President Biden has taken a groundbreaking step in the nation’s response to climate change by directing the creation of the National Climate Resilience Framework. What does this framework mean for Virginia, and how can it help build resilience in the state?
This report identifies four relevant categories of actions that could be taken to promote resilience in non-coastal Virginia: community organizing, education initiatives, economic productivity, and improving access to resources.
After severe flooding in 2021 and 2022, Buchanan County applied for and received grant funding from the Community Flood Preparedness Fund to develop a Flood Resiliency Plan.
The Town of Christiansburg is a locality that has experienced a rise in flooding in recent years so they applied for and received grant funding from the Community Flood Preparedness Fund to develop a Flood Resiliency Plan.
Scottsville, a small, moderate-low income town situated on the James River, is no stranger to flooding. This report looks at the impact a CFPF grant has made in their community.
We’re excited to announce that Resilient Virginia Board of Directors member, Steve Sunderman, won 1st place in the AIA Blue Ridge Accessory Dwelling Unit contest! With his ADU plan available to the public, he is making the creation of ADUs more attainable for everyone within the community.
The U.S. Forest Service Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Urban Forestry in Your Community
“Current Revolution” is a film series produced by American Resilience Project that covers various topics concerning the energy transition.
“Farm Free or Die,” a film by American Resilience Project, advocates for transformative agricultural policies that improve farming livelihoods and address the climate crisis.
This training provides an overview of the federal procurement under grants rules for recipients and subrecipients when purchasing under a FEMA grant. This training is appropriate for FEMA award recipients and subrecipients, including: state,…
Resilient Virginia Collaborative Alliance Water Infrastructure Working Group monthly meeting. Anyone is welcome to join the conversation!
RVCA Water Infrastructure Working Group
Thursday, October 9 · 12:00 – 1:00pm
Time zone: America/New_York<…
Join Appalachian Sustainable Development as they celebrate 30 years of growing a stronger Appalachia through Agriculture. This family friendly event will be held at The Meadows in Abingdon, Va. Wear your best fruit or veggie…
The RTC Summit is the only place where large industrial, institutional, and commercial energy users come together in person to accelerate renewable thermal solutions, connect with peers and renewable thermal providers, and overcome deployment…
This fall, Resilient Virginia is rolling out a lineup of virtual and in-person events aimed at bringing people together and sharing real-world tools for building stronger, more resilient communities across the state. From webinars and workshops to networking meetups, there’s something for everyone—whether you’re focused on agriculture, energy, infrastructure, the economy, or community development, or just getting started on your resilience journey.
Couldn’t attend every session at the recent Resilient Virginia Conference — or weren’t able to attend at all? You’re not alone—and we’ve got you covered.
Resilient Virginia is planning a series of post-conference sessions that will revisit the most in-demand topics from the conference—and the first three are happening soon!
Over 200 leaders, experts, and community advocates gathered at James Madison University this July for the 2025 Resilient Virginia Conference, themed “Moving Virginia Forward.” The two-day event offered a powerful mix of strategic insights, grassroots innovation, and hands-on learning—from climate-smart infrastructure and equity-driven planning to immersive experiences like the Science on a Sphere and FIRST Chesapeake’s “Robot Petting Zoo.”
While we’re saving the full reveal for later, here’s a sneak peek at the powerful topics and exciting experiences taking shape on this year’s Resilient Virginia Conference agenda.
We’re pleased to announce that Greg Steele, Virginia’s newly appointed Chief Resilience Officer, will deliver the opening plenary address at the 2025 Resilient Virginia Conference.