[Lintilhac Foundation](https://lintilhacfoundation.org)

March 15, 2025 | June 15, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | December 15, 2025

$5,000–$30,000 per grant; typically one-year funding

Supports Vermont nonprofits working to improve water quality, address pollution, restore habitats, and advocate for stronger protections for the state's lakes, rivers, wetlands, and drinking water.

--- ## Description The Lintilhac Foundation’s Water Quality Grants fund Vermont-based nonprofit organizations dedicated to protecting and restoring the state’s water resources. These grants support efforts to reduce phosphorus pollution in Lake Champlain, enforce and improve water quality laws, reduce polluted runoff, address PFAS chemical contamination, protect wetlands, remove obsolete dams, and restore watersheds. The program emphasizes projects that combine advocacy, regulatory action, scientific research, and public engagement to ensure Vermont’s lakes, rivers, wetlands, and drinking water remain clean and safe. --- ## Due Dates - March 15, 2025 - June 15, 2025 - September 15, 2025 - December 15, 2025 Notification of decisions typically follows in the month after each deadline (April, July, October, January). Checks are issued within a week of award notification. --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant range: $5,000–$30,000 - Funding is generally for one year - Supports project costs or general operating expenses within the water quality focus --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations serving the state of Vermont. - Eligible activities include advocacy, scientific research, restoration, policy work, and public engagement related to water quality. - Grants are not available to individuals, churches, or for unsolicited capital campaigns outside core giving areas. - Only one proposal may be submitted per organization per year. --- ## Application Process - Applications are accepted exclusively online. - Submit proposals through the [Lintilhac Foundation grant portal](https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_1727/Default.asp?SA=SNA&FID=35003&SESID=18932&RL=). - An email address is required for application. - All proposals are considered public; trustees may consult outside experts. - Progress reports are required annually, with a final report upon completion of the grant. - Current grantees seeking renewed funding must submit a progress report via the application portal. For detailed guidelines, visit the [Application Guidelines page](https://lintilhacfoundation.org/how-to-apply/application-guidelines/). --- ## Additional Information - The foundation may contact applicants to schedule site visits. - Proposals, reports, or supporting materials should not be sent by regular mail. - The foundation’s water quality grants have supported organizations such as Conservation Law Foundation, Vermont Natural Resources Council, Watersheds United Vermont, and Connecticut River Conservancy. --- ## External Links - [Water Quality Grant Program Overview](https://lintilhacfoundation.org/what-we-fund/water-quality/) - [Application Guidelines](https://lintilhacfoundation.org/how-to-apply/application-guidelines/) - [How to Apply](https://lintilhacfoundation.org/how-to-apply/) - [Funder Home Page](https://lintilhacfoundation.org) --- ## Contact Information | Method | Details | |----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phone | 802-985-4106 | | Online Contact | [Contact Form](https://lintilhacfoundation.org/contact-us/) | | Address | 886 North Gate Road, Shelburne, VT 05482 |

Water Quality Grants - Lintilhac Foundation

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