The VCAP request period is open from July 1st to August 13th. If you are inquiring on behalf of an HOA or place of worship located in Fairfax County, site visit requests are accepted on a rolling basis. Please click the links below to learn more about each program.
Do you have a drainage and erosion problem? Are you interested in improving water quality in local watersheds and the Chesapeake Bay? Funding may be available for you to pursue these types of environmental projects at your home, HOA, or place of worship. See details below to see if you qualify for either the Conservation Assistance Program or the Virginia Conservation Assistance Program.
Learn more about the program that applies to you by selecting the appropriate box below:
Helpful Resources for CAP/VCAP Participants, Contractors, and Landscape Professionals:
- Virginia Conservation Assistance Program webpage on the VASWCD website
- List of Landscape Professionals familiar with VCAP/CAP stormwater programs and practices
- RPA Information
- Homeowner's Rain Garden Handbook
- Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals
- Plant NOVA Natives
- Virginia Plant Atlas
- Infiltration Test Instructions for Structural Practices
- Native Plant Nursery List
- Fairfax County GIS Mapping Resources
- Rain Garden Sizing Spreadsheet
- Dry Well Sizing Spreadsheet
- Infiltration Trench Sizing Spreadsheet
- Permeable Paving Sizing Spreadsheet
Still have questions?
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions section, email NVSWCD, or call (703) – 324 – 1460 TTY 711.
