The next annual grant program will open in January 2026. Please check back here for more information and the application.
Read the guidelines for the 2025 grant program, which are subject to change for 2026.
Timeline
- January 2026: Applications open
- May 15, 2026: Applications due
Eligible Organizations
- Local and state government education and environmental agencies
- Homeowners associations
- Civic groups
- Not-for-profit organizations
Project Areas
The project must address issues within areas served by Fairfax Water or watersheds lying in Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, or Fauquier Counties. The grant program guidelines will include maps with specific areas of eligibility.
Types of Projects
Eligible projects could include, but are not necessarily limited to:
- Education
Seminars, programs, or displays on hydrology, water treatment processes, distribution, non-point source pollution, erosion and sediment control, water quality monitoring, or any related topic. - Water Quality Monitoring
Stream flow measurement, water quality constituent concentration, biological health, or erosion. - Watershed Protection
Stream restoration, non-point source pollution management, or other activities aimed at improving water quality within Fairfax Water’s watershed. - Shoreline Stabilization
Property owners may apply for a grant to support stabilization projects aimed at restoring the shoreline along the Occoquan Reservoir, in accordance with Fairfax Water’s Shoreline Easement Policy.
Questions
Nicki Bellezza
Watershed Protection Specialist
703.289.6303
outreach@fairfaxwater.org