Guilford County has re-opened applications for Community-Based Organization (CBO) funding for the 2027 fiscal year (FY27). All interested organizations must submit a new application, regardless of whether they previously applied. The application can be found here: GuilfordCountyNC.gov/CBOs.
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Guilford County Local Government received national recognition for innovative public service and strengthened its voice in national county policy during the 2026 National Association of Counties Annual Conference and Exposition, held July 17–20 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Guilford County Parks and Recreation is seeking a variety of vendors to participate in the Bur-Mil Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Guilford County is pleased to announce Emergency Services Director Jim Albright as its new Assistant County Manager for Strong Community.
Guilford County Planning and Development and Guilford County Parks and Recreation are seeking volunteers for National CleanUp Day on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9 to11 a.m. at Benbow Nature Preserve, 2279 Britton St., Greensboro.Volunteers are needed to help clean and remove litter throughout the preserve. The cleanup will provide an opportunity for residents to learn about the impact litter can have on local waterways while helping care for a community green space.
Guilford County and the Town of Summerfield invite all county residents to participate in the Summerfield Recycling Event on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 8 a.m. to noon, at Laughlin Primary School, 7915 Summerfield Rd., Summerfield. The free event will also feature a Medication Take-Back station hosted by the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) and a Food Drive hosted by A Simple Gesture.
Guilford County Animal Services (GCAS) is participating in the nationwide Clear the Shelter adoption campaign now through Monday, Aug. 31.Through the end of August, GCAS is reducing adoption fees for all cats and dogs to $10. All adopted pets will be vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered.
The Guilford County Low-Income Homeowner Assistance Grant will be available for all eligible homeowners starting Sunday, Aug. 16.The grant first opened to residents ages 65 and older on Wednesday, July 15. From Sunday, Aug. 16 to Saturday, Oct. 31, qualifying residents will be able to apply for the grant.
Today, in partnership with Guilford County District Courts and Court Support for Families, Guilford County is expanding its Legal Support Center to the Greensboro Courthouse, 201 S. Eugene St., Room LG60. The Center opened its first site at the High Point Courthouse in July 2025.
The Guilford County Health and Human Services Agency - Department of Public Health is encouraging residents to take simple steps to reduce their risk of West Nile virus infection as mosquito activity increases during warmer months.West Nile virus is carried by wild birds and can be transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. It does not spread from person to person.