Water Grants in Vermont
Last updated November 4, 2026
There are 31 active water grants tagged to Vermont. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| WATER, WASTEWATER, and STORMWATER – Disaster Water Grants Program USDA Rural Utility Services · Federal Not published · Varies Supports restoration, repair, or rebuilding of water infrastructure systems, include drinking water, wastewater, solid waste, and stormwater projects related to damages from Presidentially Declared Disasters that occurred between January… | |
| WATER, WASTEWATER, and STORMWATER – Forest Economy Program Northern Borders Regional Commission · State Not published · Up to $100 Supports community development projects, workforce training and development projects, marketing/communication and education projects, business planning and technical assistance projects, and public infrastructure (transportation, water… | |
| CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Trees for Streams State Not published · Varies Applicants are encouraged to apply for formula grant funding through their Clean Water Service Provider (CWSP) if the project’s main aim is phosphorus reduction to help meet TMDL goals.High priority sites will be identified through… | |
| CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Aquatic Organism Passage Restoration State Not published · Varies | |
| CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Projects, Missisquoi River Basin Northwest Regional Planning Commission · State Not published · 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. | |
| WATER, WASTEWATER, and STORMWATER – Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households Grant (SEARCH) USDA Rural Development · Federal Not published · Varies Provides funding to financially-distressed rural communities to pay for predevelopment feasibility studies, preliminary design and engineering analysis, and technical assistance ad environmental impact analysis to develop applications for… | |
| WATER, WASTEWATER, and STORMWATER – Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program State Not published · Varies |
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About water grants in Vermont
Water grants fund drinking water, wastewater, watershed protection, and water quality work across the country. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administers programs such as the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Nonpoint Source (Section 319) grants, while USDA supports rural water infrastructure and NOAA and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation fund coastal and watershed resilience. Eligible recipients range from municipalities and utilities to nonprofits and tribes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grants are available for water projects?
Funding covers drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, watershed and source water protection, nonpoint source pollution control, and habitat and resilience work. The EPA's Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Section 319 grants are major federal mechanisms, alongside USDA rural water programs and NOAA coastal funding. Some assistance comes as low-interest loans rather than outright grants.
Does the EPA fund water quality work?
Yes. The EPA funds water quality through programs like the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which supports wastewater treatment, nonpoint source control, and watershed management, and through Section 319 nonpoint source grants administered with states. Eligible recipients can include municipalities, nonprofits, and citizens' groups, though much CWSRF assistance is delivered as loans.
Who else funds watershed and water nonprofits?
Beyond the EPA, USDA funds rural water and wastewater systems, NOAA supports coastal and estuary work, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funds watershed and resilience projects, often with required match. Regional programs like Chesapeake Bay and Great Lakes initiatives, plus state agencies and private foundations, round out the landscape. Many water projects braid several of these sources together.
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