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This file is an eligibility map image for the 2027 Virginia Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source (NPS) Implementation Program Request for Applications, administered by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. The map illustrates geographic eligibility areas across Virginia for subrecipient grant awards intended for public bodies and nonprofit environmental organizations seeking to implement nonpoint source pollution reduction projects. The RFA targets specific watersheds and regions designated as eligible for funding under the federal Clean Water Act Section 319(h) program, with the visual representation enabling potential applicants to determine whether their proposed project locations fall within fundable geographic boundaries. Applications must be submitted directly to the administering agency rather than through eVA, and the map serves as a critical reference document for applicants assessing their project eligibility before investing time in full application preparation.

The eligibility map establishes geographic parameters that restrict grant funding to designated areas within Virginia where nonpoint source pollution reduction efforts align with state water quality goals and EPA-approved state implementation plans. This targeted geographic approach ensures that Section 319(h) federal funds are concentrated in priority watersheds and regions identified through the state's nonpoint source management strategy. Applicants must confirm their project locations align with the map's designated eligible areas, as projects located outside these boundaries will be ineligible regardless of merit. The map reflects Virginia's strategic allocation of federal Clean Water Act Section 319(h) funding to maximize environmental impact and address the most critical nonpoint source pollution concerns within the Commonwealth.