Environmental Conservation Grants in Vermont

Last updated September 24, 2026

There are 31 active environmental conservation grants tagged to Vermont, part of 1,950 active environmental conservation grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	RECREATION - Energize The Environment Grant Program	Quadratec	Rolling	$350K
State	DISASTER RECOVERY – Emergency Watershed Protection Program	USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service	Rolling	Varies
State	CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Land Conservation for Clean Water and Healthy Ecosystems		Rolling	Varies
State	MULTIPLE – AmeriCorps VISTA (Service Volunteer)	AmeriCorps	Rolling	Varies
State	CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Projects, Northern Lake Champlain	Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission	Rolling	$1M – $4M
State	MULTIPLE – AmeriCorps NCCC Traditional (Service Volunteers)	AmeriCorps	Rolling	Varies
State	CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Outdoor Fund Local Impact Grants	Bass Pro Shops and Cabella	Rolling	Up to $500K
State	OTHER – Small Grants for Smart Growth	Vermont Natural Resources Council	Rolling	Up to $150K
State	CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Projects, Memphremagog Basin	Vermont Housing and Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	OTHER – Vermont Federal Foundation Charitable Contributions	Vermont Federal Credit Union	Rolling	Varies
State	CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Projects, South Lake Champlain	Rutland Regional Planning Commission and Poultney Mettowee Natural Resources Conservation District	Rolling	Varies
State	CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Enhancement Riparian Buffer Grant	Watersheds United Vermont	Rolling	Varies
State	CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Large, Small, and Planning Projects		Rolling	Varies
State	RECREATION – Climbing Conservation Grant	Access Fund	Rolling	$100K – $1M
State	CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Water Infrastructure Sponsorship Program (WISPr)	VT Department of Environmental Conservation	Rolling	Varies
State	CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Tiny Grants	Association of Vermont Conservation Commission	Rolling	Up to $80K
State	CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Projects, Otter Creek Basin	Addison County Regional Planning Commission	Rolling	Varies
State	CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Long Island Sound Futures Fund	National Fish and Wildlife Foundation	Rolling	$200 – $50M
State	CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Project Development Funding, Missisquoi and Lamoille Basins	Northwest Regional Planning Commission	Rolling	$500K – $1M
State	RECREATION – Collaborative Capacity Program for Forests and Communities	National Forest Foundation	Rolling	$2M – $5M
State	CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Projects, Lamoille Basin	Northwest Regional Planning Commission	Rolling	Varies
State	OTHER – Municipal Planning Grants	Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	$500K – $6.5M
State	CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Natural Area Conservation		Rolling	Up to $15M
State	MULTIPLE – AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Traditional	AmeriCorps (the federal agency for national service and volunteerism)	Rolling	Varies

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About environmental conservation grants in Vermont

Environmental conservation grants support protecting and restoring natural resources, including habitat, forests, wetlands, and working lands. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is among the largest conservation grantmakers, and federal programs through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service fund restoration and easement work. Nonprofits, land trusts, tribes, and government agencies are common applicants.

Environmental Conservation Grants in other states

Other grant categories in Vermont

Environmental Grants in Vermont 19 Environmental Education Grants in Vermont 7 Grants for Land Conservation in Vermont 6 Environmental Justice Grants in Vermont 2

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for conservation work?

Conservation funding covers habitat restoration, species recovery, land and easement acquisition, watershed protection, and stewardship of working lands. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation runs numerous competitive programs, and USDA/NRCS offers tools like Conservation Innovation Grants. Many programs require matching funds and prioritize measurable ecological outcomes.

Who funds conservation nonprofits?

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, created by Congress in 1984, pairs public dollars with private match and is the country's largest private conservation grantmaker. Federal partners include USDA/NRCS, the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and NOAA, alongside private and community foundations focused on land and wildlife.

Do conservation grants require matching funds?

Many do. Programs such as those run by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and several USDA easement programs expect grantees to contribute matching cash or in-kind resources, sometimes a substantial share of project cost. Lining up partners and committed match early strengthens an application and is often a formal eligibility requirement.

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