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Grants & RFPS
ACRPC publicizes grant opportunities and Requests for Proposals on this page. It assists its member municipalities in researching and applying for grant funds.
US EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant Assistance
Request For Proposals to potential contractors to  create and submit a funding application for
2026 EPA Community Wide Assessment funding
Proposals are due by
December 12, 2025 at 4:00pm
and the full RFP can be found
here
Otter Creek Basin Clean Water Service Provider Call for Proposals
About:
CWSP Application Cover Letter- Otter Creek Basin
The ACRPC, in its role as the Clean Water Service (CWSP) Provider for Basin 3, the Otter Creek, Lewis Creek, and Little Otter Creek watersheds, is issuing a request for proposals for projects that improve water quality in Basin 3. Any proposed projects must be consistent with the Clean Water Initiative Program (CWIP) Funding Policy. Applicants must consult with DEC staff on potential project impacts on natural resources, like wetlands or river corridors and to give DEC 30 days to review project impacts. Projects must be in keeping with the vision set forth by Act 76, the Clean Water Service Delivery Act, and policies and guidance set forth by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation to implement the Act.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with quarterly review of proposals.
For more information contact Mike Winslow at
mwinslow@acrpc.org
802-578-9999
More Info
Due Date: application due dates for 2026 - June 19, September 25, December 18
Otter Creek Basin Clean Water Service Provider Call for Proposals
About:
CWSP Application Cover Letter- Otter Creek Basin
The ACRPC, in its role as the Clean Water Service (CWSP) Provider for Basin 3, the Otter Creek, Lewis Creek, and Little Otter Creek watersheds, is issuing a request for proposals for projects that improve water quality in Basin 3. Any proposed projects must be consistent with the Clean Water Initiative Program (CWIP) Funding Policy. Applicants must consult with DEC staff on potential project impacts on natural resources, like wetlands or river corridors and to give DEC 30 days to review project impacts. Projects must be in keeping with the vision set forth by Act 76, the Clean Water Service Delivery Act, and policies and guidance set forth by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation to implement the Act.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with quarterly review of proposals.
For more information contact Mike Winslow at
mwinslow@acrpc.org
802-578-9999
More Info
Due Date: application due dates for 2026 - June 19, September 25, December 18
Otter Creek Basin Clean Water Service Provider Call for Proposals
About:
CWSP Application Cover Letter- Otter Creek Basin
The ACRPC, in its role as the Clean Water Service (CWSP) Provider for Basin 3, the Otter Creek, Lewis Creek, and Little Otter Creek watersheds, is issuing a request for proposals for projects that improve water quality in Basin 3. Any proposed projects must be consistent with the Clean Water Initiative Program (CWIP) Funding Policy. Applicants must consult with DEC staff on potential project impacts on natural resources, like wetlands or river corridors and to give DEC 30 days to review project impacts. Projects must be in keeping with the vision set forth by Act 76, the Clean Water Service Delivery Act, and policies and guidance set forth by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation to implement the Act.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with quarterly review of proposals.
For more information contact Mike Winslow at
mwinslow@acrpc.org
802-578-9999
More Info
Due Date: application due dates for 2026 - June 19, September 25, December 18
Water Quality Project Development Block Grants
About:
ACRPC is administering a 2022 Environmental Conservation (DEC) Project Development Block Grant to subgrant up to $34,000 to develop water quality improvement projects. Funds should be used for getting landowners, municipalities and other partners “on board” with projects to improve water quality and to move those projects towards design and implementation. All project work, invoicing and reporting must be complete by July 1, 2024.
Grant description and application instructions
Activities covered by this grant include (but are not limited to):
– reviewing and prioritizing water quality projects listed in sources like stormwater master plans or tactical basin plans;
– contacting landowners to assess interest and feasibility;
– reviewing permitting concerns;
– meeting with towns;
– working with partners and/or online tools to estimate phosphorus reduction potential
– developing basic concept drawings
If you have questions, please contact Hannah Andrew at handrew@acrpc.org
More Info
DHCD
Municipal Planning Grant
About:
The Municipal Planning Grant (MPG) program encourages and supports planning and revitalization for local municipalities in Vermont. The MPG program works to strengthen Vermont by funding local planning initiatives that support statewide planning goals.
More Info
Due Date: March 31, 2025
Amount: $2,500 to $30,000
Match: 10%
Division for Historic Preservation
802-828-3211
Cultural Facilities Grants
About:
Operated in partnership with the VT Historical Society and the VT Museum and Gallery Alliance. Grants to improve facilities used by the public for cultural events and activities.
Due Date: Fall
Amount: $750 to $4,000
Division for Historic Preservation
802-828-3211
Certified Local Government Program Grants
About:
Grants to municipalities that are Certified Local Governments through the VT Division for Historic Preservation for resource identification/planning, National Register nominations, downtown planning, public education, archaeological and building feasibility studies.
Due Date: Early March
Amount: $500 to $25,000
Grant Resources
Funding Opportunities database
CCRPC,
updated each July)
ARPA Programs Available to Municipalities
(VT Finance)
Resources Available for Brownfields Cleanup
(VT DEC)
Hazard Mitigation Funding Programs
(VEM)
Homeland Security Grants
for
Municipalities
and
Nonprofit Organizations
Vermont Business Registry & Bid System
Federal Government Grants
Funding Opportunities (Google Sheet)
VTrans Grants
“Show Me the Money” Guide
for VTrans grant funding available to aid in addressing local transportation needs
Better Roads Program
Bicycle & Pedestrian Program
Grants in Aid Program
Transportation Alternatives Program