News & Announcements
VRA Closes the Single Largest Loan in the Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund and VRA's History to Alexandria Renew Enterprises
VRA was proud to assist with a $185,650,000 loan to Alexandria Renew Enterprises (AlexRenew) to invest in healthier waterways for Alexandria.VRA was proud to assist with a $185,650,000 loan to Alexandria Renew Enterprises (AlexRenew) to invest in healthier waterways for Alexandria. Read More >
Getting to know VRA’s Compliance and Policy Team
The VRA Team is here to serve you, our local government customers. You know us for our expertise and commitment in finding the right financing solution to help fund your critical infrastructure needs. We want to introduce you to the people behind these jobs. In this issue, get to know our talented and hard-working Compliance and Policy Team. The VRA Team is here to serve you, our local government customers. You know us for our expertise and commitment in finding the right financing solution to help fund your critical infrastructure ne... Read More >
Getting to know VRA’s Compliance and Policy Team
The VRA Team is here to serve you, our local government customers. You know us for our expertise and commitment in finding the right financing solution to help fund your critical infrastructure needs. We want to introduce you to the people behind these jobs. In this issue, get to know our talented and hard-working Compliance and Policy Team. The VRA Team is here to serve you, our local government customers. You know us for our expertise and commitment in finding the right financing solution to help fund your critical infrastructure ne... Read More >
Getting to know VRA’s Compliance and Policy Team
The VRA Team is here to serve you, our local government customers. You know us for our expertise and commitment in finding the right financing solution to help fund your critical infrastructure needs. We want to introduce you to the people behind these jobs. In this issue, get to know our talented and hard-working Compliance and Policy Team. The VRA Team is here to serve you, our local government customers. You know us for our expertise and commitment in finding the right financing solution to help fund your critical infrastructure ne... Read More >
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Bill Kittrell is Deputy State Director of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Virginia, an environmental non-profit organization founded in 1951, and works out of the Charlottesville office. Bill Kittrell is Deputy State Director of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Virginia, an environmental non-profit organization founded in 1951, and works out of the Charlottesville office. Read More >
VRA Partner Launches New Website
VRA is proud to count the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) as one of many state agency partners. The Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund (CWRLF) is a tool that local governments across the Commonwealth count on to help protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents they serve. VRA serves as financial administrator of the CWRLF on behalf of DEQ. DEQ recently updated its website, which will enhance the user experience for local governments that regularly interface with DEQ and apply to programs such as the CWRLF.VRA is proud to count the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) as one of many state agency partners. The Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund (CWRLF) is a tool that local governments across the Com... Read More >
The Value of Regional Cooperation
Collaboration is at the core of VRA’s mission. Since 1984, VRA’s team of finance professionals has been supporting and promoting partnerships and regional collaborations between local governments aimed at meeting the critical infrastructure needs of Virginia residents and businesses.Collaboration is at the core of VRA’s mission. Since 1984, VRA’s team of finance professionals has been supporting and promoting partnerships and regional collaborations between local g... Read More >
Congratulations to VRA Board Vice-Chair Rhu Harris on Being Named a Richmond Times-Dispatch Person of the Year!
Congratulations are in order to Rhu Harris on being named a 2020 Richmond Times-Dispatch Person of the Year Honoree. Rhu Harris has spent a career in public service, and we are grateful that this has included serving on VRA’s Board of Directors. In recognition of his leadership and deep knowledge of local government needs, the Board re-elected Rhu as Vice Chair at its September 15, 2020 meeting.Congratulations are in order to Rhu Harris on being named a 2020 Richmond Times-Dispatch Person of the Year Honoree. Rhu Harris has spent a career in public service, and we are grateful that this h... Read More >
EPA Recognizes Excellence and Innovation in Two Virginia Projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) annually presents its prestigious AQUARIUS and PISCES awards. Both awards provide national recognition to projects funded by the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund (CWRLF). Two Virginia projects were recipients of these awards during a virtual Council of Infrastructure Financing Authorities event held December 14, 2020.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) annually presents its prestigious AQUARIUS and PISCES awards. Both awards provide national recognition to projects funded by the Drinking Water State ... Read More >
VRA Helps Locality Fund Energy Efficiency Upgrades - VPFP Project Spotlight
Local governments across the Commonwealth depend on the Virginia Pooled Financing Program (VPFP) to help finance key infrastructure improvements that serve residents and local businesses.Local governments across the Commonwealth depend on the Virginia Pooled Financing Program (VPFP) to help finance key infrastructure improvements that serve residents and local businesses. Read More >
Expanding the Impact of the Clean Water and Drinking Water Programs through Inaugural Joint Bond Issuance
Together with state agency partners, VRA plays an important role in helping keep Virginians safe and healthy. This mission is even more important as the Commonwealth faces the many challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. VRA, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Virginia Department of Health (VDH), serves as the financial administrator of the Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund (CWRLF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). Both of these funds have a daily impact on improving the quality of life in communities across Virginia.Together with state agency partners, VRA plays an important role in helping keep Virginians safe and healthy. This mission is even more important as the Commonwealth faces the many challenges assoc... Read More >
Important Dates
Personnel Committee Meeting
14
Jun
1:00 PM
1:30 PM
1:30 PM
Personnel Committee Meeting
1111 E. Main Street, Ste 1920, RICHMOND, VA
Budget and Investment Committee Meeting
14
Jun
1:30 PM
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
Budget and Investment Committee Meeting
1111 E. Main Street, Ste 1920, RICHMOND, VA
Portfolio Risk Management Committee Meeting
14
Jun
2:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
Portfolio Risk Management Committee Meeting
1111 E. Main Street, Ste 1920, RICHMOND, VA
Board of Directors Meeting
15
Jun
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
10:30 AM
Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
13
Sep
9:00 AM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Featured Project
Energy Cogeneration ProjectProject Area: Energy Borrower: Frederick Winchester Service Authority
Construction of County Government ComplexProject Area: Local Government Buildings Borrower: Buckingham County
13-Field Athletic ComplexProject Area: Parks & Recreation Borrower: York County
Investment in the Wallops Research Park on Virginia's Eastern ShoreProject Area: Energy Borrower: Accomack County
Renovations to County-owned Senior Citizen CenterProject Area: Local Government Buildings Borrower: Fairfax County
53 Urban Transit BusesProject Area: Transportation Borrower: Hampton Roads Transit
Construction of New Courthouse FacilityProject Area: Local Government Buildings Borrower: Hanover County
Land Conservation in Virginia BeachProject Area: Land Conservation & Preservation Borrower: Virginia Beach, City of
Dominion Boulevard US Route 17 ProjectProject Area: Transportation Borrower: Chesapeake, City of
10-unit T-hangar DevelopmentProject Area: Airports Borrower: Virginia Highlands Airport Authority
Water Treatment Plant Upgrades and Water and Sewer Main ReplacementsProject Area: Water Borrower: Winchester, City of
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