The new program is in line with the RVAgreen 2050 Climate Equity Action Plan, which City Council committed to in February. That plan includes a pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030 and reach net zero emissions by 2050.
The city has allocated $865,000 in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds towards the grant program. Here’s the exciting part — distributing those funds to community groups.
Have a worthy organization in mind? Here are the eligibility requirements:
Must be a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19)
Needs to provide services to “residents and neighbors of the City of Richmond” — and those services should be in the areas of climate change, action, and resilience
Show a connection between their work and the Climate Equity Action Plan
Groups can use funds in a variety of ways, including job and workforce training, building green spaces and recreational facilities, conducting neighborhood cleanups, and supporting food banks, just to name a few possibilities. There’s no ceiling or floor for the amount of funds each group can receive.
Monday Mini Market | Monday, June 12 | 6-9 p.m. | Crafted RVA, 4900 Libbie Mill E. Blvd., Richmond | Free | Shop from local artisans selling art, jewelry, and apparel.
Tuesday, June 13
Free Union on Shockoe Sessions Live! | Tuesday, June 13 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | In Your Ear Studios, 1813 E. Broad St., Richmond | $0-15 | Get tickets to see the soulful rock-and-blues band in person or tune in to the livestream.
Wednesday, June 14
“Ocean Invaders:" A NOVA Film Screening | Wednesday, June 14 | 5-8:30 p.m. | Maymont, 2201 Shields Lake Dr., Richmond | Free | Watch a documentary about the carnivorous lionfish and stay for a Q+A session with one of the producers.
Artist Talk: Whitfield Lovell | Wednesday, June 14 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | VMFA, 200 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | $5-$8 | The artists will discuss the exhibition of his work, “Passages,” and the notion of journey and cultural memory.
Thursday, June 15
Flowers After 5: The Jangling Reinharts | Thursday, June 15 | 5-9 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave., Richmond | $0-$17 | Walk the gardens and enjoy roots-rock covers from the 1960s-1990s.
Pride Month Happy Hour | Thursday, June 15 | 6-8 p.m. | Common House Richmond, 303 W. Broad St., Richmond | Free | Eat, drink, and mingle at this happy hour event.
Saturday, March 9
Virginia Credit Union River City Half and 5K | Saturday, Mar. 9 | 8 p.m. | University of Richmond, 410 Westhampton Way, Richmond | $30-$115 | Discover Richmond beyond downtown as you run over + along the James River in The Virginia Credit Union River City Half and 5K — Plan ahead for the Mar 9, 2024 race and beat the 6/15 price hike.*
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Giveaway: Nothing says “self care” like a day at the spa. To celebrate their new partnership, we teamed up with Synergy Face + Body by Travis Shaw MD to give two lucky Richmonders (read: you + your bestie) the ultimate treat:
DiamondGlow™ Platinum Treatments
VISIA Skin Analysis Consultations
TNS Advanced+ Serums (total value $1,440)
Head over to our Instagram (@theRICtoday) to enter now through Wednesday, June 21 at midnight. We’ll announce the winner here in our newsletter on Friday, June 23.*
The Iron Blossom Music Festival, which was announced last month, is shifting locations from Monroe Park to the Bon Secours Training Center. The decision to move was made after the public response to the festival included many questions about logistics, including how crowds could be managed near VCU. (CBS6 News)
Open
Richmonders can now enjoy afternoon tea downtown. The Queen’s Library Tea Room is open right around the corner from The Jefferson Hotel. It’s currently reservation only and has hours Tuesdays-Saturdays. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Transit
Regional transportation agency Plan RVA has published a report on the possibility of a Pulse westward expansion. The agency recommends expanding to Parham Road in the first phase, with the ultimate goal of reaching Short Pump. (VPM)
Arts
Have you seen the newest mural in Scott’s Addition? Artist Emily Herr shared the story behind the piece, which took around three years to complete. It’s located on The Otis, a mixed-use development on Roseneath Road. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Festival
Atlanta hip hop group Arrested Development will headline the Jubilation in June festival on Sunday, June 18 at Intermediate Terminal (3101 Wharf St.). The party kicks off at 3 p.m. with DJs, food trucks, and a vendor market. It’s part of the city’s free Festival of Arts.
Eat
Tacos and gyros will soon be on the menu at Hatch local food hall, thanks to two new tenants. Richmond restaurants TBT El Gallo and Greek on Cary are setting up shop at the Manchester food hall, replacing original residents Odyssey Fish and Sincero. (Richmond BizSense)
Family
The Ashland Theatre has announced its schedule of $2 Movie Mondays. The series kicks off with a screening of “Lyle, Lyle Crocodile” on June 26 at 2 p.m. A different film will be shown weekly at 2 p.m. through August 14.
Finance
Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
The River City made quite an impression on comedian Ilana Glazer, who was in town for a show last week. They included Perly’s, Trail Hut Gear Exchange, and a few recognizable murals in a TikTok post during their stay.
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