The process

1

brainstorm

Asking everyone, "How would you improve your neighborhood?" They'll collect ideas in many ways like events, meetings, and online.

2

proposal development

Turning ideas into real projects with budgets. Budget delegates help with this.

3

Vote

Residents get to vote on the best projects in April 2025. Every citizen 14 or older can participate!

4

Fund

Funding the winning projects!

1

brainstorm

Ask everyone - “How would you improve your neighborhood?” Collect and talk about these ideas in person, online, and at meetings.

3

Vote

Residents get to vote on the best projects in April 2025. Every citizen 14 or older can participate!

2

proposal development

Turn ideas into real projects with budgets & impacts. Work with Proposal committees for this.

4

Fund

Fund and make the winning projects happen in the next year.

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Ready to Get Involved?

Now that you understand what the process is let's get involved! If you still have any questions visit the resource page.

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The RVAPB chatbot was created to answer questions and offer clarity on various topics. Keep in mind this chatbot can ONLY answer questions about Richmond Virginia’s Participatory Budgeting project.

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Educational Resources

Check out our interactive learning modules.

PB overview

The Who, What, When, Where, Why & How of RVAPB

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virtual walkthrough

A People's Budget simulator

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Question + Answer slides

Slide to reveal the answers to some commonly asked questions

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Mini quiz

Test your PB knowledge with this fun mini quiz

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PB Overview

Virtual Walkthrough

Q + A Sliders

Mini quiz