The Clean Water Financing and Assistance Program (CWFAP) administers four funding programs: Virginia Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund (VCWRLF), Stormwater Local Assistance Fund (SLAF), Water Quality Improvement Fund (WQIF), and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Wastewater Funds. 

DEQ's Mission 

DEQ's mission is to protect and enhance the environment of Virginia in order to promote the health and well-being of the Commonwealth's citizens, residents, and visitors in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

CWFAP supports DEQ’s mission to protect and enhance water quality by providing flexible funding solutions and assistance to localities, organizations and citizens of the Commonwealth. 

DEQ's Vision

DEQ's Vision is that all Virginians enjoy cleaner water, better air quality and the productive reuse of land that was once contaminated.

We understand that Virginia’s water quality needs are as diverse as its communities. CWFAP supports DEQ’s vision through our commitment to cultivating partnerships and creating effective solutions that provide all communities with the funding and assistance they need, so that every Virginian has access to clean water.

• The Virginia Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund (VCWRLF) FY 2025 solicitation of applications closed, and the Draft Project Priority List is now available for public comment. Comments can be submitted to cwfap@deq.virginia.gov until October 31, 2024.
  • A Public Meeting will not be held, but written comments and recommendations regarding the IUP will be accepted until Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 5:00 pm. DEQ considers all meaningful public input and comments and will revise the IUP and project priority list if necessary.
  • Please direct your request for information and forward written comments to:

Kelly Ward, CWSRF Deputy Director

Department of Environmental Quality

1111 E. Main Street, Suite 1400

Richmond, Virginia 23219.

• The Stormwater Local Assistance Fund (SLAF) FY 2025 solicitation of applications closed on October 1, 2024. Award decisions will be announced no later than February 3, 2025.