Vermont Housing and Conservation Board Support for Easement Costs
Land trusts and conservation organizations in Vermont can use this program to cover transaction and stewardship costs for donated conservation easements on farms, forests, natural areas, and recreational lands. Grants from Vermont Housing and Conservation Board offer up to US $32,500 or 50% of eligible costs, supporting projects that advance clean water, biodiversity, and climate resilience goals.
Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Water Quality Funding for Vermont Landowners from Vermont Agency of Agriculture
Vermont agricultural landowners seeking to improve water quality and reduce sediment runoff can apply for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, which offers cost-share assistance and rental payments to establish vegetated buffers. Administered by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, this program supports removal of land from production to create filter strips, forested buffers, or grassed waterways.
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Vermont Water Resource Funding via NRCS
Agricultural producers in Vermont seeking support for water management, irrigation improvements, or conservation practices can apply for funding that covers up to 75% of project costs, with awards up to US $50,000. With a mission to support sustainable agriculture, USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of Vermont helps farmers mitigate risk through resource conservation and improved water use.
USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of Vermont
Northern Border Regional Commission Support for Infrastructure
Pre proposal due Aug 21, 2026
Public entities and community organizations in Vermont can seek funding for economic and community development projects that modernize and expand public water and wastewater services. Northern Border Regional Commission’s Catalyst Program also supports related infrastructure, transportation, workforce development, outdoor recreation, and new childcare and healthcare facilities across eligible rural areas.
Northern Border Regional Commission
NRCS Vermont Grants for Agricultural Water
Applications due Aug 22, 2026
Focused on water and soil conservation, Vermont agricultural producers, ranchers, forest landowners, Tribes, and water management entities can use EQIP funding to improve water quality, conserve water, and reduce erosion. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service of Vermont offers technical and financial assistance for conservation plans, organic transition, high tunnels, and other on-farm resource improvements.
USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of Vermont
Vermont Housing and Conservation Board Support for Water Projects
Applications due Sep 12, 2026
Organizations planning clean water projects in Vermont’s Memphremagog Basin (Basin 17) can apply for Vermont Housing and Conservation Board’s formula grants, with awards up to US $250,000 for phosphorus runoff reduction and water quality improvements. Eligible freshwater conservation and water resource management efforts in Basin 17 may be supported.
Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Lintilhac Foundation Water Quality Grants in Vermont
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Vermont nonprofit organizations working on water quality, freshwater conservation, or water resource management can apply for Lintilhac Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $30,000 to support one-year projects or general operations. Grants from Lintilhac Foundation help advance clean water, healthy ecosystems, and related environmental initiatives across the state.
Lintilhac Foundation
USDA Rural Development Support for Vermont Water
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
State and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and federally recognized tribes in rural Vermont facing drinking water emergencies can apply for USDA Rural Development’s Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants, with awards up to US $1,000,000 for water source or transmission projects. Funding can construct or repair waterlines, develop new sources, or build treatment facilities.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Water Infrastructure Funding from USDA Rural Development
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
State and local governments, private nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes in rural Vermont can seek funding for water and waste infrastructure, including drinking water, sewer, solid waste, and stormwater systems. USDA Rural Development also supports related costs like legal and engineering fees, land and water rights, permits, equipment, and start-up operations for financially sustainable, public-purpose projects.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Habitat Restoration Funding from Lake Champlain Basin Program
Applications due Oct 30, 2026
Vermont and New York organizations working on freshwater conservation and habitat restoration can access funding through the Lake Champlain Basin Program for projects in the Lake Champlain Basin. Grants of US $50,001 - US $175,000 support wetland, riparian, and aquatic habitat improvements, native species conservation, flood-resilient practices, and related on-the-ground implementation work.
Lake Champlain Basin Program
Habitat Restoration Grants for Nonprofits from Lake Champlain Basin Program
Applications due Oct 30, 2026
Vermont and New York nonprofits and public entities working on freshwater habitat restoration can apply for Lake Champlain Basin Program’s small grants, awarding up to US $50,000 for on-the-ground projects. Eligible work includes improving wetland, riparian, or aquatic habitat, supporting native fish and aquatic life, enhancing flood resilience, and conducting native species surveys within the Lake Champlain Basin.
Lake Champlain Basin Program
Emergency Needs Funding for Vermont Nonprofits from Vermont Community Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Vermont nonprofits, public agencies, and fiscally sponsored community groups addressing basic human needs and water-related services can access funding through the Vermont Community Foundation for unexpected, time-sensitive emergencies or opportunities. Grants of up to US $5,000 support urgent repairs, essential equipment replacement, unanticipated service needs, staff well-being, and similar short-term challenges affecting mission delivery in Vermont.
Vermont Community Foundation
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation Grants for Vermont Riparian Buffers
Applications due Nov 3, 2026
Organizations in Vermont planning native riparian woody buffer plantings can access funding through the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation’s Riparian Buffer Block Grant. Grants from Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation help Vermont freshwater and water resource management groups implement high-priority, cost-effective forested buffers along rivers and streams with minimum width and planting density requirements.
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
Lake Champlain Basin Program Water Research Grants in Vermont
Pre proposal due Nov 7, 2026
Nonprofits, agencies, and research partners working on freshwater conservation and water resource management in Vermont can receive US $25,000 - US $400,000 for Clean Water and Healthy Ecosystems Research Projects. Lake Champlain Basin Program funds studies that advance its Opportunities for Action plan, including research with planning, implementation, pilot, or efficacy components in the Lake Champlain Basin.
Lake Champlain Basin Program
US $100,000 - US $4,000,000
Lake Champlain Basin Program Grants for Vermont Conservation
Applications due Nov 12, 2026
Nonprofits or agencies acquiring land or conservation easements for freshwater and habitat protection in Vermont can seek US $100,000 - US $4,000,000 to support projects in the U.S. portion of the Lake Champlain Basin. With a mission to protect water quality and ecosystems, Lake Champlain Basin Program funds efforts that enhance habitat, flood resiliency, and related conservation goals.
Lake Champlain Basin Program
Lake Champlain Basin Program Grants for Vermont Water Education
Applications due Jan 5, 2027
Vermont organizations planning large educational projects about Lake Champlain’s water quality and watershed stewardship can access funding through Lake Champlain Basin Program. Grants of US $15,000 - US $50,000 support education and outreach that advance freshwater conservation and water resource management throughout the Lake Champlain Basin in Vermont, New York, and Québec.
Lake Champlain Basin Program
Vermont Water Resource Funding via Lake Champlain Basin Program
Applications due Jan 5, 2027
Nonprofit and community organizations working on freshwater conservation and water resource management in Vermont and the broader Lake Champlain Basin can seek up to US $20,000 in organizational support. With a mission to protect Lake Champlain’s water quality and related resources, Lake Champlain Basin Program provides funding to strengthen local capacity for long-term stewardship.
Lake Champlain Basin Program
USDA NRCS Support for Vermont Water Conservation
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Agricultural and forest producers in Vermont can receive financial and technical assistance to improve water resources, soil health, and overall environmental stewardship through the Conservation Stewardship Program. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service of Vermont offers five-year contracts that support existing conservation practices and fund additional activities on working lands, including operations managing water resource concerns.
USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of Vermont
Canaday Family Charitable Trust Grants for Vermont Water Conservation
Letter of inquiry due Feb 2, 2027
With a mission to strengthen Vermont children, families, and the environment, Canaday Family Charitable Trust provides Vermont nonprofits with project and capital funding for children’s services, environmental conservation, and economic opportunity. 501(c)(3) organizations working on freshwater conservation, watershed projects, or related environmental education in Vermont may be eligible for awards of US $20,000 - US $270,000.
Canaday Family Charitable Trust
Watershed Project Grants for Nonprofits from Vermont DEC
Applications due Feb 4, 2027
Nonprofits, towns, and community groups in Vermont can receive up to US $10,000 for watershed projects that protect, restore, or enhance lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams. Grants from Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation help freshwater conservation and water resource management efforts, including monitoring, education, habitat restoration, recreation access, and historic or cultural resource protection.
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
Lake Champlain Basin Program Support for Freshwater Conservation
Applications due Feb 13, 2027
Nonprofit and public entities working on freshwater conservation and water resource management in Vermont can receive up to US $750,000 to restore aquatic organism passage and stream connectivity. Lake Champlain Basin Program funding supports culvert replacement, dam removal, design, permitting, construction, outreach, monitoring, and maintenance within the U.S. portion of the Lake Champlain Basin.
Lake Champlain Basin Program
Vermont Land Conservation Funding via The Nature Conservancy
Applications due Feb 14, 2027
Nonprofit conservation and community organizations, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and public agencies in Vermont can seek funding for fee or easement land acquisition that protects resilient, connected habitats and community water resources. Focused on land protection, The Nature Conservancy supports projects within its Appalachians Program boundary that deliver strong community benefits and climate resilience, with grants up to US $100,000.
The Nature Conservancy
Clean Water Capacity Funding from Watersheds United Vermont
Applications due Apr 10, 2027
Vermont municipalities, nonprofits, public institutions, and other eligible entities can receive up to US $35,000 to build organizational capacity for clean water and watershed projects. Watersheds United Vermont supports activities like community engagement, administrative and financial systems, and workforce development that enable partners to do more, more complex, or more effective water quality work.
Watersheds United Vermont
Watersheds United Vermont Support for Water Projects
Applications due May 4, 2027
Community-based watershed organizations in Vermont can apply for Watersheds United Vermont’s Enhancement Project Development Grant, offering up to US $40,000 to plan and develop priority water quality enhancement projects. Funding supports new projects or work between design and implementation, benefiting groups focused on freshwater conservation and water resource management.
Watersheds United Vermont
Vermont Housing and Conservation Board Support for Forest Conservation
Applications due Jul 13, 2027
Private individuals and families conserving working forestlands in Vermont can seek funding to permanently protect their privately owned forests. Focused on forestry and environmental stewardship, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board invites projects that sustain forest-based economies, protect clean water, enhance flood resilience, support wildlife habitat, and maintain the state’s rural landscape and recreational values.
Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Vermont Agency Grants for Vermont Farm Water
Applications due Jul 15, 2027
Vermont farmers and custom manure applicators seeking equipment to improve water quality can access funding through the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, with awards up to US $50,000. Eligible projects include new or innovative tools that reduce agricultural runoff, manage manure more effectively, cut odors and emissions, and lower manure application costs.
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets