The Lake Champlain Basin Program, in coordination with NEIWPCC, has released their RFPs for their Clean Water and Healthy Ecosystem Implementation Grants. This work will support the Clean Water and Healthy Ecosystem goals of LCBP’s long-term management plan, Opportunities for Action: An Evolving Plan for the Future of the Lake Champlain Basin. This grant opportunity is supported by funds awarded to NEIWPCC by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC). Applicants must submit proposals via the submission portal no later than noon on the due date listed for each category below:

Due October 27, 2021. NOON. Healthy ecosystems – habitat and native species conservation Projects that will preserve, restore, or improve native species habitat in the Lake Champlain Basin (US and Québec). Up to $25,000

Due October 27, 2021. NOON. Healthy ecosystems – aquatic invasive species spread prevention and management. Projects that will directly prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species or manage their impacts in the Lake Champlain Basin (US and Québec). Up to $15,000