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Vermont Environment Grants

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Fields Pond Foundation Grant Program
$25,000
Fields Pond Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides financial support to community-based nature and land conservation organizations in New England and upper New York State to advance impactful conservation projects that benefit the environment and local communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund
Contact for amount
Weyerhaeuser
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public education institutions, and government entities in U.S. and Canadian communities where Weyerhaeuser operates, focusing on projects that improve quality of life through affordable housing, education, environmental stewardship, and workforce development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Advanced Wood Heat Assistance Program for Schools
$25,000
Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This program provides financial and technical support to Vermont schools for installing or upgrading advanced wood heating systems, promoting energy efficiency and local wood fuel use.

Energy
Independent school districts
Vermont Pay for Performance Grant Program
$10,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

This program provides financial incentives to Vermont farmers for reducing phosphorus runoff through improved land management practices, promoting environmental sustainability while supporting agricultural viability.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)
$6,405
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This program provides financial incentives to Vermont agricultural landowners for converting environmentally sensitive land into conservation buffers to improve water quality and support ecosystem health.

Environment
Individuals
Clean Vessel Act Grant
Contact for amount
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (FWC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides funding to marinas, boatyards, and public agencies in Vermont to improve facilities for managing recreational boater waste, ensuring cleaner waterways and better services for boaters.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
The Harris & Frances Block Foundation Grant
$35,000
The Harris & Frances Block Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to small grassroots nonprofit organizations in Vermont, North Carolina, Virginia, and New York City that focus on environmental and social justice initiatives, particularly in areas like food justice and community engagement.

Environment
Nonprofits
Seeding and Filter Strip (SFS) Program
$50,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This program provides financial assistance and technical support to Vermont farmers for implementing conservation practices that reduce soil erosion and agricultural runoff into nearby water bodies.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Pasture and Surface Water Fencing Program
$20,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This program provides financial and technical support to Vermont farmers for improving pasture management and preventing livestock access to surface waters, thereby enhancing water quality.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Enhancement Riparian Buffer Grant
Contact for amount
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Vermont that are planting native trees and shrubs along waterways to improve water quality and restore natural habitats.

Environment
Nonprofits
Enhancement Dam Removal Design and Implementation Block Grant
$850,000
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Aug 4, 2026

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the design and removal of dams in Vermont, aimed at improving water quality and enhancing public access to waterways.

Environment
Nonprofits
Best Management Practices (BMP) Program
$200,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This program provides financial and technical assistance to Vermont farmers to improve water quality by implementing practices that reduce agricultural waste discharges into local waterways.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Vermont Brownfields Revitalization Fund
$26,000,000
Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, and municipalities in Vermont for the cleanup and remediation of contaminated properties to promote economic redevelopment and community benefits.

Environment
Nonprofits
Harris & Frances Block Foundation Grant Program
$35,000
Harris & Frances Block Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides funding to small grassroots nonprofit organizations in Vermont, North Carolina, Southwest Virginia, and New York City that are focused on creating equitable solutions to social and environmental challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Robert F. Schumann Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Robert F. Schumann Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2027

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Northeast and East Coast regions of the U.S. for projects focused on environmental sustainability, education, and cultural initiatives that enhance community well-being, particularly those related to bird habitats and open space preservation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Capital Equipment Assistance Program
$150,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Vermont farmers, custom operators, and non-profit organizations for purchasing innovative equipment that improves water quality and reduces agricultural waste runoff.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Cancer Community Support Grocery/Gas Card Program
Contact for amount
Northern New England Clinical Oncology Society
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides $25 grocery and gas gift cards to cancer patients in Northern New England who are currently undergoing treatment or receiving palliative care, helping to alleviate financial burdens and food insecurity.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Closing the Opportunity Gap
Contact for amount
Vermont Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofits and community initiatives in Vermont that aim to improve economic equity, education, health, and community leadership to help close the opportunity gap.

Education
Nonprofits
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Subgrant Program
$75,000
Environmental Justice for New England
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small community organizations and Tribal entities in New England to tackle environmental and public health issues in disadvantaged communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Farm Agronomic Practices (FAP) Agronomic Training Grant
$2,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This grant provides financial support for Vermont farmers and agricultural service providers to attend educational events that enhance their understanding of agricultural water quality and improve agronomic practices.

Agriculture
Individuals