The Stormwater Local Assistance Fund (SLAF) Fiscal Year 2026 solicitation of applications began Friday, August 1, 2025. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
Completed SLAF applications must be submitted via the MyDEQ Portal. Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Hard copy materials must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, October 1, 2025, and mailed to DEQ, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, Richmond, VA 23219 or PO Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218 – Attn: CWFAP Assistant Deputy Director.
The Stormwater Local Assistance Fund (SLAF) provides matching grants to local governments for the planning, design, and implementation of stormwater best management practices (BMPs) that address cost efficiency and commitments related to reducing water quality pollutant loads. Eligible capital projects types can include:
- New stormwater BMPs
- Retrofits of stormwater BMPs
- Stream restoration
- Low impact development projects
- Buffer restoration
- Pond retrofits
- Wetlands restoration
VACo Contact: James Hutzler