Budget hearing draws requests for community grants, warnings about state funding rules

Apr 8, 2025

During the statutorily required public hearing on the FY 2025–26 operating budget, community representatives requested increased county support for local projects and services and a community-services director warned that state match rules may jeopardize grants to local providers.

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Washington County opened its public hearing on the recommended FY 2025–26 operating budget under section 15.2-2506 of the Code of Virginia. Multiple community groups used the hearing to request funding or to flag risks tied to state and federal funding.

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