Environmental Grants in Vermont
Last updated September 30, 2026
There are 17 active environmental grants tagged to Vermont, part of 2,116 active environmental grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Rural Climate Partnership State Rolling · Varies This fund focuses on organizations with rural leadership, based in rural communities, and directly serving or targeting rural areas, small towns and small cities under 50,000 across the United States, prioritizing communities with a… | |
| Brownfields – Regional Planning Commission Brownfield Programs Regional Planning Commissions · State Rolling · $20M Assessment and/or remediation of brownfield properties | |
| CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Projects, Northern Lake Champlain Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission · State Rolling · $1M – $4M Supports project identification and assessment, project development, preliminary (30%) design, final (100%) design, and implementation/construction of best management practices or other programs designed to improve water quality. | |
| CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Enhancement Development, Design, and Implementation Block Grant Mount Ascutney Regional Commission · State Rolling · Up to $91.3M Supports project development, preliminary (30%) engineering design, final (100%) engineering design, and/or implementation of clean water projects throughout Vermont. | |
| CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Projects, Memphremagog Basin Vermont Housing and Conservation Board · State Rolling · Varies Supports project identification and assessment, project development, preliminary (30%) design, final (100%) design, and implementation/construction of best management practices or other programs designed to improve water quality. | |
| CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Projects, South Lake Champlain Rutland Regional Planning Commission and Poultney Mettowee Natural Resources Conservation District · State Rolling · Varies Supports project identification and assessment, project development, preliminary (30%) design, final (100%) design, and implementation/construction of best management practices or other programs designed to improve water quality. | |
| Transportation – Landowner Cost Share Grant Program (Beaver Issues) Beaver Institute Inc. · State Rolling · Up to $100K Supports hiring BeaverCorps professionals to nonlethally resolve beaver issues and restore wetlands. Funds can be used for any nonlethal conflict prevention or beaver mimicry wetland restoration project. | |
| Infrastructure - Catalyst Program State Rolling · $300 – $50M Projects that address transportation, telecommunications, energy, and basic public infrastructure; business and workforce development; health care, nutrition and food security, and other public services; resource conservation; tourism… | |
| CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Projects, Otter Creek Basin Addison County Regional Planning Commission · State Rolling · Varies Supports project identification and assessment, project development, preliminary (30%) design, final (100%) design, and implementation/construction of best management practices or other programs designed to improve water quality. | |
| Culture and the Arts – Artist-in-Residents Programs Lake Champlain Basin Program · State Rolling · Up to $4M Supports development of sustainable Artist-in-Residence programs that will recruit artists to obtain and use scientific data, cultural trends, or historical facts to increase interpretation of natural resources within the Lake Champlain… | |
| Brownfields – DEC Brownfields Program Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation · State Rolling · Varies Assessment and remediation of brownfield sites for eligible sites Applicants can have neither caused nor contributed to the contamination nor be connected to any person or organization that has caused or contributed to the contamination | |
| CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Projects, Lamoille Basin Northwest Regional Planning Commission · State Rolling · Varies Supports project identification and assessment, project development, preliminary (30%) design, final (100%) design, and implementation/construction of best management practices or other programs designed to improve water quality. | |
| CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Enhancement Project Development State Rolling · Up to $4M | |
| CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Natural Area Conservation State Rolling · Up to $15M Supports conservation projects of statewide significance, including natural areas that support vital ecological or conservation functions and values; provide habitat for rare or endangered species; or have physiographic or geological… | |
| CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Climate Catalyst Innovation Fund State Rolling · Varies | |
| CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Projects, Missisquoi River Basin Northwest Regional Planning Commission · State Rolling · Varies Supports project identification and assessment, project development, preliminary (30%) design, final (100%) design, and implementation/construction of best management practices or other programs designed to improve water quality. | |
| CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Fruit Tree Planting Foundation Orchard State Rolling · Varies Provides high-quality fruit trees and shrubs to create an orchard and equipment, on-site orchard design expertise and oversight, horticultural workshops, and aftercare training and manuals to support long-term maintenance and health of the… |
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About environmental grants in Vermont
Environmental grants fund a wide range of work, from pollution reduction and climate resilience to habitat restoration and community stewardship. Major federal sources include the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, while private funders such as the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and family and community foundations support nonprofit-led efforts. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofits, tribes, schools, and state and local governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What grants are available for environmental projects?
Funding spans pollution prevention, climate and energy, conservation, water quality, environmental justice, and education. Federal agencies like the EPA and USDA run competitive grant programs, and many flow through intermediaries such as the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Most programs fund specific project work rather than general operating costs, so it helps to match your project to a program's stated priorities.
Who funds environmental nonprofits?
Federal agencies including the EPA, USDA/NRCS, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, NOAA, and the U.S. Forest Service are core public funders. On the private side, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is one of the largest conservation grantmakers, and national, regional, and community foundations also support environmental causes. State environmental agencies frequently re-grant federal dollars as well.
How do I find environmental grants that fit my organization?
Start by defining your project scope, geography, and the population or ecosystem you serve, then search federal opportunities on Grants.gov alongside foundation databases. Read each funder's eligibility and priority areas closely before applying, since environmental programs are often narrowly targeted. Aligning your proposal to a funder's specific goals is usually more effective than applying broadly.
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