Watershed Grant

Funds local efforts related to stewardship and enjoyment of our water resources. Program established in 1998 supporting protection, restoration, enhancement, and public appreciation of Vermont's lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams. Supports watershed-related projects including monitoring, education, conservation, recreation, and historic enhancement. Three project categories with different maximum awards: Education and outreach (up to $5,000), Planning/assessment/inventory/monitoring (up to $3,500), and On-the-ground implementation (up to $10,000). Applications reviewed by seven-member citizen committee with funding decisions made mid-winter following fall application deadline. Program Details Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is a funding organization that offers the Watershed Grant grant program to support sustainability. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department through Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. Organizations seeking funding for sustainability should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include vermont municipalities, government agencies and municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and citizen groups. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department or on Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: Up to $10K. Applications are due by February 4, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports sustainability. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 115310, 541620. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to conservation

Award details

Award range: Up to $10K. Applications close on February 4, 2026.

Categories

Sustainability