Accelerating resiliency planning in communities across the Commonwealth
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.
Resilient Virginia was recently awarded funding to build community capacity for climate justice in Lynchburg. This project is the second phase of Lynchburg Rising, a project completed by Resilient Virginia earlier this year with EPA EJ Assistance funding.
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.
Resilient Virginia was recently awarded funding to build community capacity for climate justice in Lynchburg. This project is the second phase of Lynchburg Rising, a project completed by Resilient Virginia earlier this year with EPA EJ Assistance funding.
The National Academy of Medicine will host a Climate and Health Summit on Tuesday, April 22 during Climate Group’s US Climate Action Summit Week.
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Join Virginia Conservation Network and the Southeastern Wind Coalition for an informational webinar providing updates on Virginia's offshore wind industry and outlooks for future projects. This webinar is for anyone interested in staying informed…
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The 2025 Resilient Virginia Conference will deliver tools, information, and networking opportunities to help you build resilience and move your community forward.
Meet Jessica Steelman, Resilient Virginia’s Executive Director … Resilient Virginia Events … Program and Project Updates … Board of Directors Updates … Community Flood Preparedness Fund Grants … VDEM Announces Application Period for BRIC and FMA Grants … GHHI’s Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program … Climate Smart Communities Initiative … more.
Strengthening the Voices of Rural Communities in Central and Southwest Virginia Resilient Virginia is proud to announce our RVCA 2025 Priority-Setting Workshop series for Central
Resilient Virginia has issued an RFP for a part-time Community Engagement Consultant for work in Lynchburg, Va.