# West Virginia Seeks Water Filtration Manager

West Virginia is preparing a competitive Announcement for Funding Availability (AFA) for one organization to manage a **$3.2 million** household water-filtration initiative in McDowell and Mingo counties. The funding combines $1.2 million in federal support for 1,000 priority households and $2 million in state funding for 4,000 additional homes. The AFA is expected to open this week, with an award anticipated in January 2027 and water testing and filter distribution beginning in February 2027.

- The selected organization will manage household enrollment, water testing, filtration-equipment distribution, and follow-up across the initiative.
- Organizations interested in competing can prepare to review the AFA’s eligibility and submission requirements when it is released by the state health and environmental agencies; no submission deadline is provided in the signal.
- The opportunity is relevant to organizations with capacity to coordinate household outreach and deliver water-testing and filtration services across the two counties.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Environment, Healthcare
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 05, 2026

### Government Entities
- West Virginia Department of Health
- West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
- Office of the Governor of West Virginia

### Key Quotes
> This initiative provides a practical solution while we continue making those longer-term investments.
> — Patrick Morrisey, Governor of West Virginia

### Sources
- [Governor Morrisey Announces $3.2 Million Water Filtration Initiative for McDowell and Mingo Counties | WV Office of the Governor Patrick Morrisey](https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-32-million-water-filtration-initiative-mcdowell-and-mingo) - WV