Posted November 26, 2024 at 10:27am by Jillian Conner
VHCB Water Quality Grants - Applications Open December 3
The Farm & Forest Viability Program of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board has grant awards available for on-farm capital improvement projects that have a positive impact on water quality. These grants are designed to help farm businesses undertake projects that improve on-farm water quality, help farms comply with water quality regulations, and improve overall farm viability. Eligible businesses can apply for up to $50,000, and all awarded funds require a 1-to-1 match.
Applications will be open December 3, 2024 and due by January 17, 2025. Program staff will be hosting two virtual information sessions to answer questions:
Match can be in the form of farm funds, farm labor, and/or state or federal water quality programs such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (NRCS-EQIP) and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food & Market's Best Management Practices (BMP) and Capital Equipment Assistance (CEAP) Programs. Grantees will be reimbursed upon the completion of the project.
More information and applications will be available on the Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program Website at: https://vhcb.org/WQG. Please direct any questions to Betsy McGavisk at Betsy@vhcb.org or 802-828-5562.