Public Waterfront Access Improvement Projects
Forecasted
Public Waterfront Access Improvement Projects support the public through measurable improvements to waterfront recreation access that foster enjoyment and appreciation of Lake Champlain Basin resources.
This grant was recently updated
Applications for Public Waterfront Access Improvement Projects are now closed; the funder replaced the September 29, 2026 deadline with “CLOSED.”
Funder: Lake Champlain Basin Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Not announced for the next cycle
Summary: Supports projects that measurably improve public waterfront recreation access within the Lake Champlain Basin watershed.
Description
The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) supports projects that measurably improve public access to waterfront recreation opportunities within the Lake Champlain Basin watershed. The program connects improvements in recreational access with greater enjoyment, understanding, and appreciation of the basin’s natural and cultural resources.
The opportunity focuses on improving waterfront access for the public, with measurable improvements central to the work it funds. Its purpose places recreation within the broader context of appreciating the watershed’s natural and cultural character. LCBP lists the opportunity among its Project Requests for Proposals.
