Village

The Village of Virginia Gardens is a local government municipality located in Florida, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since July 2009, with registration valid through October 2025. As a U.S. local government entity, the Village focuses on community development, infrastructure improvements, and public safety initiatives. While not holding a federal contract vehicle, the Village has been active in receiving federal grant awards that support various community enhancement projects.

The Village has secured multiple federal grant sub-awards and a significant prime grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance. Its most recent prime grant, valued at $480,000, supports the purchase of six electric vehicles for the police department, demonstrating a commitment to law enforcement modernization and sustainability. Previous sub-grant awards have focused on diverse community improvements, including urban forestry planning with the National Arbor Day Foundation, waterfront trail and facility renovations, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure development in collaboration with the Florida Department of Transportation, and coronavirus response efforts through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. These grants, ranging from community development to public safety and environmental sustainability, highlight the Village's strategic approach to leveraging federal funding for comprehensive municipal improvements. The sub-awards typically involve partnerships with state-level agencies like the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the State of Florida Department of Transportation, indicating a collaborative approach to infrastructure and community development.