Riparian Buffer Block Grant

Riparian Buffer Block Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
Last Updated: March 04, 2026

Summary

The Riparian Buffer Block Grant, offered by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, supports organizations in establishing native riparian woody buffers. This initiative aims to enhance the ecological integrity of Vermont's waterways by providing funding for the implementation of forested buffers along rivers and streams. Projects must maintain a minimum buffer width of 35 feet and a planting density of 300 stems per acre, promoting sustainable land and water management practices.

Overview

What We Do Watersheds United Vermont (WUV) is a state-wide network of local groups dedicated to the health of their home watersheds. WUV's mission is to empower community-based watershed groups in all parts of the state to protect and restore Vermont’s waters. Riparian Buffer Block Grant WUV’s Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Riparian Buffer Block Grant is for organizations to implement high priority, cost-effective, native riparian woody buffer plantings. This funding will support the implementation of forested woody buffers along rivers and streams using native vegetation. Projects must have a minimum buffer width of 35 feet and a minimum planting density of at least 300 stems/acre.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. This grant is for organizations to implement high priority, cost-effective, native riparian woody buffer planting.