Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of this Request for Applications (RFA) is to solicit applications from Watershed Roundtable organizations for projects that promote watershed stewardship and local TMDL implementation. The focus of this RFA is on Watershed Roundtables located in Virginia and outside of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Watershed Roundtables are designed to bring together diverse local stakeholders who have a vested interest in their communities and concern for local water quality, thus filling an important role in statewide efforts to improve local water quality. Proposed activities should foster partnerships and strengthen communication among diverse community organizations, local entities, and/or state agencies. Additionally, projects should promote watershed protection and restoration initiatives, provide education and outreach opportunities to a variety of stakeholders, support pollution reduction activities, and/or strengthen ongoing implementation of TMDL Implementation Plans.