The South Lake Champlain Fund provides support for research and education concerning the southern portion of Lake Champlain.
Donor Name: Vermont Community Foundation
State:
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 03/24/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The primary goal of the South Lake Champlain Fund (SLCF) is to have a positive environmental impact on the southern portion of Lake Champlain, defined as the area of Lake Champlain south of Crown Point in both Vermont and New York with a preference for projects directly on the lake or in close proximity. It is also a goal of the fund to support projects that involve experts and other people who live in the southern Lake Champlain region.
The Foundation will Fund
- Educational projects which engage young people in learning and loving the cultural heritage, history, and ecology of the southern portion of Lake Champlain
- Innovative research projects focused on the cultural heritage and environmental health of the southern portion of Lake Champlain
- Educational or research projects which directly impact the communities around the southern portion of Lake Champlain and/or use the expertise of local experts including scientists, educators, and environmentalists
- Expenses related to time, equipment, hardware and software, travel expenses, publication and/or implementation of research findings, and dissemination of findings for projects as above
Funding Information
The fund anticipates awarding five to nine grants a year—one to three grants will range from $5,000 to $7,500 and the remaining grants will range from $1,000 to $3,000.
Project Period
Grant activities must take place between May 2026 and May 2027.
For more information, visit VCF.
