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Vermont Natural Resources 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
Advanced Wood Heat Assistance Program for Schools and Municipalities
$50,000
Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This program provides financial and technical support to Vermont schools and municipalities for installing or upgrading advanced wood heating systems to improve energy efficiency and reduce fossil fuel reliance.

Energy
City or township governments
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
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
Advanced Wood Heat Assistance Program for Working Lands Businesses
$25,000
Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This program provides financial and technical support to Vermont-based farm, food, and forest products businesses for installing or upgrading advanced wood heating systems to improve energy efficiency and reduce fossil fuel reliance.

Energy
Small businesses
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
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
Boating Infrastructure Grant
$1,000,000
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (FWC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides financial support to marinas and parks for developing and improving facilities that accommodate transient recreational boaters with vessels 26 feet or longer.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Grant Program
$5,909,575
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government entities, municipalities, and private businesses in Vermont for projects that replace or upgrade diesel vehicles and equipment with electric alternatives to reduce harmful emissions and promote cleaner transportation technologies.

Environment
City or township governments
Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund’s Dash Grants Program
$2,000
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2024

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

This grant provides funding for tax-exempt organizations and local government agencies to support community-focused projects and activities in Coös County, NH, and neighboring areas in New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Invasive and Noxious Plant Management- Bureau wide
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofits for projects aimed at managing and controlling invasive and noxious plant species on public lands across the U.S.

Natural Resources
State governments
2025 Community Tree Planting Grants
$100,000
Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 22, 2024

This program provides funding for tree planting projects in Vermont to improve urban green spaces, manage stormwater, and promote public health, targeting municipalities, non-profits, and educational institutions.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Northeast Forests and Rivers Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, governments, and educational institutions in the Northeast to restore and sustain healthy rivers, forests, and grasslands that benefit diverse fish and wildlife populations.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps- Bureau wide
$210,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects that provide employment and training for young adults and veterans, helping them gain experience in environmental stewardship and resource management on public lands.

Natural Resources
State governments