Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention and Management Grant

Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention and Management Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Lake Champlain Basin Program
Amount: Up to US $25,000
Last Updated: November 08, 2025

Summary

The Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention and Management Grant, offered by the Lake Champlain Basin Program, aims to combat the spread of invasive species in the Lake Champlain Basin. With approximately $450,000 available, grants of up to $25,000 will support projects that prevent new invasions and manage existing populations through effective on-the-ground strategies. Eligible projects include species mapping, removal efforts, and community outreach initiatives to promote awareness and action.

Overview

The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (“LCBP”), in coordination with the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (“NEIWPCC”), is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for projects that will directly support the Healthy Ecosystem goals of Opportunities for Action: An Evolving Plan for the Future of the Lake Champlain Basin through on-the-ground implementation projects that will directly prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species within or to the Lake Champlain Basin or manage their impacts in the Lake Champlain Basin. The intent of this funding opportunity is to prevent the establishment of new aquatic invasive species populations and address existing aquatic invasive species populations through management efforts to contain or reduce population size. Approximately $450,000 in funding is available to support awarded projects. Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded in the Healthy Ecosystems – Aquatic Invasive Species Spread Prevention and Management grant category. This grant opportunity is supported by funds awarded to NEIWPCC by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on behalf of the Lake Champlain Basin Program, and in partnership with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. Partial funding of total application requests may be awarded if agreeable to the applicant. All awards are subject to funding availability. The purpose of these funding opportunities are to prevent the establishment of new aquatic invasive species populations and address existing aquatic invasive species populations through management efforts to contain or reduce population size. Successful projects should include on-the-ground implementation to directly prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species within or to the Lake Champlain Basin or manage their impacts in the Lake Champlain Basin. Organizations applying for infrastructure funding must both operate out of and have projects based in the U.S. portion of the Lake Champlain basin. Activities supported these funding opportunities might include: Assessment or mapping of aquatic invasive species populations,Aquatic invasive species removal work,Infrastructure investments that support aquatic invasive species removal work,Boat launch steward programming and boat decontamination, orPublic-facing informational signage and education and outreach about the project with the community.

Eligibility

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