The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is pleased to announce Source Water Implementation Grant opportunities for 2026. The grants are to support source water protection activities and initiatives. Applications are due Monday, May 18, 2026, at 5 pm.

This grant opportunity is available for localities or service authorities who meet the following criteria:

• Own or operate a community waterworks,
• Process drinking water directly from groundwater and/or surface water supply source,
• Have a protection strategy in-place, and
• Have an active source water protection committee.

This grant program is competitive, with a total award of $120,000 (subject to budget limitations).

More information, including past projects, applications, and instructional materials, is available at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/drinking-water/source-water-programs/source-water-protection-assistance-funding-opportunities/.  

Please direct questions, comments, and information to Robert Edelman, PE, Director, Division of Technical Services at Robert.Edelman@vdh.virginia.gov or 804-864-7490.