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Agricultural Clean Water Initiative Program is sponsored by Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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Vermont- Agricultural Clean Water Initiative Program Grant — Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets | Grantable Vermont- Agricultural Clean Water Initiative Program Grant Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Foundation Agriculture Grants Water Grants Environmental Conservation Grants US $100,000 - US $4,000,000 Vermont- Agricultural Clean Water Initiative Program Grant Funder: Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Amount: US $100,000 - US $4,000,000 Last Updated: November 16, 2025 The Vermont Agricultural Clean Water Initiative Program (AgCWIP) aims to enhance water quality through grants to local partners.
With up to $8 million available for FY2026, proposals should focus on agricultural water quality compliance, pollution reduction, and farm viability. Various project categories range from small grants under $100,000 to larger joint applications up to $4 million. The program emphasizes educational outreach, technical assistance, and sustainable practices to support Vermont's agricultural community.
The Agricultural Clean Water Initiative Program (AgCWIP) from the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) Water Quality Division provides grants to local and regional partners to work with farms to support the improvement of water quality across the state of Vermont through education and outreach, technical assistance, and organizational capacity development.
AgCWIP has supported a variety of projects that promote water quality and conservation on Vermont farms.
Past projects include activities such as: Hosting educational events and workshops, supporting farms with grant applications and reporting, Nutrient Management Planning, conservation project identification, consultation and design, precision agriculture training, equipment rental programs, sampling (water, soil, manure), conservation practice surveys, and more.
FY2026 Request For Grant Applications Overview: Up to $8 million available through this funding opportunity Proposals must contribute to at least one of the following priority outcomes: Agricultural Water Quality Regulatory Compliance Agricultural Source Pollution ReductionEconomic and Environmental Viability of Vermont farms Grant Application Categories: Category 1 - Small.
Individual application with total request equal to or less than $100,000. Category 2 - Medium. Individual or joint application with a total request between $100,001 - $1,000,000.
Category 3 - Large. Joint application with a total request between $1,000,001 - $4,000,000. Expected grant performance timeframe is June 2026 - June 2028, 2 years.
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You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's Focus Areas & Funding Uses agriculture water environmental-conservation Browse similar grants by category Agriculture Grants Water Grants Environmental Conservation Grants Similar grants from this funder and related organizations $100,000 initial investment, with additional milestone-based capital available AgLaunch Virtual Bootcamps AFMA Market Assistance Program Green Growth Alliance: US/Japan Climate-Gender Innovation Collective for Africa P4G - Safi Organics Partnership Ready to apply for Vermont- Agricultural Clean Water Initiative Program Grant?
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local and regional partners working with farms in Vermont to improve water quality; three categories: small (up to $100K), medium (up to $1M), large (up to $4M). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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