Town Of Damascus

The Town of Damascus is a local government entity located in Damascus, Virginia, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since September 22, 2009, with a current registration valid until November 5, 2025. As a U.S. Local Government and Township, the town primarily engages with federal agencies through grant awards, focusing on infrastructure, emergency management, and environmental conservation projects. While not currently holding any federal contract vehicles, Damascus has demonstrated an active role in securing federal grant funding to address community needs and infrastructure challenges.

The town has received federal grant awards from multiple agencies, with a significant focus on emergency watershed protection, infrastructure repair, and urban forestry management. In August 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded Damascus a $2,694,047 Cooperative Agreement under the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program to implement emergency recovery measures, including runoff retardation, erosion prevention, debris removal, streambank stabilization, and floodplain restoration. Additionally, the town has received sub-awards from the Emergency Management Department and Virginia Department of Forestry, addressing specific local needs such as storm pipe and sinkhole repair, and comprehensive urban tree management. These sub-awards have helped Damascus tackle infrastructure challenges, manage public tree stocks, address invasive species like the Emerald Ash Borer, and strategically replace trees in priority public areas, demonstrating a proactive approach to community development and environmental stewardship.