2027 Citizen Water Quality Monitoring Gran

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA) to fund FY‑27 citizen‑led water‑quality monitoring projects. Eligible applicants include public bodies and nonprofit environmental organizations throughout Virginia. Applications are accepted via email and must be submitted by August 31, 2026. The grant supports community‑based monitoring activities that enhance water‑quality data, public awareness, and state‑wide environmental stewardship. • Targeted at public agencies and nonprofit groups, not private vendors. • Funding is for FY‑27; projects must align with state water‑quality priorities. • Submissions are electronic ([email protected]) with no competitive bidding process.