Special Notice About 2007 Grants: [posted 10/10/07]
We regret to announce that we are not able to offer any Local Implementation Grant funding for the 2007 fiscal year at this time, due to a reduction in our 2007 funding. We will notify applicants as soon as any future funding is made available. In the meantime, the Professional Development Mini-Grants are still accepting applications (below).

** NOTE: We have recently updated our "Other Grants" page with some new non-LCBP grant opportunities. **

1. Watershed Association Professional Development Mini-Grants [posted 11/8/04]
The mini-grants program provides professional development funds of (up to $500 annually) for the staff and volunteers of qualified watershed organizations in the Lake Champlain Basin to cover expenses such as travel, meals, registration and accommodations at meetings, conferences, workshops, and other venues designed to enhance the organizations' capacity to operate. Organizations must meet several criteria outlined in the application to qualify for this program. Mini-grant applications are due the last day of each month. Contact Colleen Hickey at (802) 372-3213 or by email or more information, or view the application on-line by visiting the following link:

• View Application and Instructions (26 KB PDF File)

1. Local Implementation Grants - Due October 13, 2006
Education Grants - Due November 15, 2006 [posted 8/15/06]
The Lake Champlain Basin Program is pleased to announce the 2006 Local Implementation Grant and Education Grant programs! The grant programs covered in this announcement include: Annual Priority Grants ($5,000-20,000 for technical projects), Partnership Grants (up to $5,000 for projects in partnership with other organizations), Organizational Support Grants (up to $4,000 for organization building) and Education Grants (up to $7,500 for educational projects). The LCBP anticipates awarding more than $200,000 in grants to support local community involvement in the implementation of the comprehensive management plan Opportunities for Action. Please print and read the 2006 cover letter along with the applications for more details. The applications are available in PDF and MS Word below. Please be sure to read the Guidelines before applying. To search what's been funded in past years, visit the Grants Database page.

A. Annual Priority Grant Application Materials:

• View Guidelines
• View Application
• Application in Microsoft Word
(Please read guidelines prior to filling out!)

B. Partnership Program Grant Application Materials:

• View Guidelines
• View Application
• Application in Microsoft Word
(Please read guidelines prior to filling out!)

C. Organizational Support Grant Application Materials:

• View Guidelines
• View Application
• Application in Microsoft Word
(Please read guidelines prior to filling out!)

D. Education Grant Application Materials:

• View Guidelines
• View Application
• Application in Microsoft Word
(Please read guidelines prior to filling out!)

2. Technical Assistance Program (Cultural Heritage Projects)

The Technical Assistance Program (TAP) provides assistance to municipalities and non-profit organizations working on cultural heritage projects in the Basin. Grants up to $1,000 will be awarded to short-term projects supporting: conditions, archaeological and engineering assessments; design assistance; museum mentoring; property interpretation; and state and national Register nominations. Applications must be postmarked by June 13, 2003. Awards will be announced on July 03, 2003. For more information, please contact Jim Brangan, LCBP Cultural Heritage & Recreation Coordinator at (802) 372-3213, or via e-mail: jbrangan@lcbp.org or view the application on-line by visiting the following link:

• View TAP Application and Instructions (51 KB PDF File*)

The LCBP has awarded nearly $2.5 million towards local projects since 1992. Visit the Grants Database page to see what's been funded.