2026 Citizen Water Quality Monitoring Grant RFA

The 2026 Citizen Water Quality Monitoring Grant RFA issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is a funding opportunity aimed at supporting public bodies and nonprofit environmental organizations in Virginia. This non-competitive grant program is designed to enhance water quality monitoring efforts across the state by providing financial assistance to eligible entities. Applications must be submitted through the designated online portal by August 31, 2025, and are not to be sent via email or standard mail. The grant amount is set at a fixed value of $88,000, with the funding intended to support projects aligned with the agency’s environmental and water quality objectives. This solicitation emphasizes that it is not a procurement process for private sector goods or services but rather a competitive opportunity for eligible public and nonprofit organizations to contribute to water quality monitoring initiatives. The program is managed by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, and interested applicants can access additional details and application information through the provided online link. The focus is on fostering collaborative efforts to monitor and improve water quality throughout Virginia, supporting the state's environmental health priorities.