This page lists links to and information about grants and funding opportunities from organizations and agencies other than the Lake Champlain Basin Program. For LCBP grants, visit our grants page.

VT DEC Section 319 Grants: With federal fiscal year 2008 funding likely to be provided by the US Environmental Protection Agency under authority of Section 319 of the federal Clean Water Act, the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation is pleased to be able to seek project proposals from government agencies or non-profit organizations. Interest is with providing assistance to implementation project proposals that will result in the control, management and reduction of water pollution arising from certain priority nonpoint source discharges. Visit the VT DEC website for more information or call Rick Hopkins at 802-241-3769. The deadline for submitting proposals is April 29, 2008.

2008 Vermont Watershed Grants: Vermonters have an exciting new opportunity to protect and restore watersheds through the Vermont Watershed Grants program. Half of the proceeds from Vermont Conservation License Plate sales fund the new Vermont Watershed Grants program which distributes grants for local and regional water-related projects in Vermont. Municipalities, local or regional governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, and citizen groups are eligible to receive Watershed Grants for work on public or private lands. Individuals and state and federal agencies are not eligible to receive funds directly, but may be partners of a project. Visit the Vermont DEC website for an application and more information. Applications are due by December 7, 2007.

US EPA Catalog of Federal Funding for Watershed Protection: The US EPA's Catalog of Federal Funding Sources for Watershed Protection website is a searchable database of financial assistance sources (grants, loans, cost-sharing) available to fund a variety of watershed protection projects. To view the website, visit www.epa.gov/watershedfunding.

USFWS Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program: The US Fish and Wildlife Service's Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program provides cost-share funds to landowners to restore and protect streamside and wetland habitat, particularly in agricultural areas. The program helps landowners construct streamside fencing and plant or maintain streambank vegetation. For more information, contact the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Lake Champlain Ecosystem Team) at (802) 872-0629.

Federal and State Agricultural Conservation Programs: The US Department of Agriculture administers the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), which provides cost-share funds to implement a variety of conservation measures on agricultural lands. For more information, contact the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: Judy Doerner (802) 951-6795 (Vermont) or Anthony Esser (315) 477-6536 (New York). The Vermont Department of Agriculture, Food and Markets (802/828-2431) also administers an agricultural cost-share program which can be used to supplement federal funds.

New York State Environmental Bond Act/Environmental Protection Fund: Supports nonpoint source pollution control projects. For more information, call either the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at (518) 457-0635 or the New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee at (518) 481-6121.