South Lake Champlain Fund
Forecasted
South Lake Champlain Fund supports organizations conducting research and youth education on the southern lake’s cultural heritage, history, and ecology to promote a positive environmental impact.
Funder: Vermont Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$7,500 per grant; five to nine grants anticipated annually
Summary: Supports research and youth education on southern Lake Champlain’s cultural heritage, history, ecology, and environmental health.
Key Information: Funded findings must be made public and shared with organizations interested in Lake Champlain.
Description
The South Lake Champlain Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation makes annual grants for research and education concerning Lake Champlain south of Crown Point in Vermont and New York. Originally organized as the South Lake Champlain Trust in 1989, it is advised by a three-member committee. Its primary goal is a positive environmental impact on the southern lake, with preference for projects directly on the lake or nearby.
The fund supports educational projects engaging young people in the region’s cultural heritage, history, and ecology, alongside innovative research on cultural heritage and environmental health. Projects may directly benefit surrounding communities or use the expertise of local scientists, educators, and environmentalists. Involvement of regional residents, school-based projects, and volunteer participation are encouraged.
