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.
Applications for Public Waterfront Access Improvement Projects are now closed; the funder replaced the September 29, 2026 deadline with “CLOSED.”
Education and Outreach Small Implementation Grants support organizations’ public education and outreach to build understanding of water quality and ecosystem health and encourage action benefiting Lake Champlain.
The Watershed Association Professional Development Mini-grants from the Lake Champlain Basin Program fund land or easement acquisitions to protect water quality and ecosystems in the Lake Champlain Basin.
Aquatic Organism Passage Restoration supports projects in the Lake Champlain Basin that remove barriers and reconnect streams to improve aquatic habitat and restore rivers' natural ecosystem function.
Clean Water and Healthy Ecosystems Research Projects supports organizations conducting research on Lake Champlain Basin challenges to advance priorities in the basin’s Opportunities for Action management plan.
The Lake Champlain Basin Program funds land conservation projects that protect water quality, habitats, and flood resilience in the Lake Champlain Basin through perpetual land or easement acquisition.