South Lake Champlain Fund
Supports research and education projects that improve the environment and highlight the cultural heritage of southern Lake Champlain, with results shared publicly.
Funder: Vermont Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (applications open, projected) | March 2027 (submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: 5–9 grants/year: $1,000–$3,000 (most); $5,000–$7,500 (select projects); typically 12-month project period.
Summary: Supports research and educational projects that benefit the environment and cultural heritage of the southern portion of Lake Champlain.
Key Information: All findings must be made public and shared with interested organizations; matching funds encouraged but not required.
Description
The South Lake Champlain Fund, managed by the Vermont Community Foundation, provides annual grants to support research and education focused on the southern portion of Lake Champlain (south of Crown Point in Vermont and New York). The fund prioritizes projects that have a direct, positive environmental impact and that engage with the region’s cultural heritage, history, and ecology. Preference is given to projects conducted on or near the lake and those involving local experts or residents. All project results must be made publicly available and shared with relevant organizations. Projects with a volunteering component are encouraged.
