Lake Champlain Basin Program Seeks Proposals for Wetland and Floodplain Restoration Projects in New York

Grand Isle, VT – The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP), a NEIWPCC program partner, seeks proposals for wetland and floodplain restoration projects in the New York portion of the Lake Champlain Basin. 

The intent of this funding opportunity is to increase the quantity and quality of wetlands and floodplains in the New York portion of the Lake Champlain Basin.  

“Wetlands and floodplains provide natural water filtration, wildlife habitat, and improved flood resilience for our communities,” said Dr. Eric Howe, NEIWPCC Program Director of the Lake Champlain Basin Program. “This funding opportunity will support on-the-ground restoration work in New York that advances our shared goal of a healthy, resilient watershed.” 

Successful proposals should focus on direct implementation to restore or improve wetlands and floodplains, and may include site analysis and permit preparation, design and engineering, restoration activities, and site maintenance planning. 

Approximately $1.3 million in funding is available to support awarded projects. Projects up to $1.3 million will be awarded. Multiple proposals may be submitted per eligible organization or entity. 

This grant opportunity is supported by funds awarded to NEIWPCC on behalf of the Lake Champlain Basin Program by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. 

An informational webinar will be held on June 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM via Zoom. Proposals are due at 5:00 PM EST on July 15, 2026. Awarded projects are targeted to begin work in February 2027 and must be completed by spring 2027. More information, including grant guidelines and applications, is available on the Lake Champlain Basin Program’s website at lcbp.org/grants.   

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The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program coordinates and funds efforts that benefit the Lake Champlain Basin’s water quality, fisheries, wetlands, wildlife, recreation, and cultural resources. The program works in partnership with federal agencies, state and provincial agencies from New York, Vermont, and Québec, local communities, businesses, and citizen groups. NEIWPCC—a regional commission that helps the states of the Northeast preserve and advance water quality—serves as the primary program administrator of LCBP at the request of the Lake Champlain Steering Committee and administers the program’s personnel, finances, quality management and contracts. NEIWPCC is a program partner of LCBP. For further information, contact the Lake Champlain Basin Program, 54 West Shore Road, Grand Isle, VT at (802) 372-3213 / (800) 468-5227 or visit https://www.lcbp.org/.