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VermontWater & Utilities Grants (2026)

Open water, wastewater, sewer, and drinking-water opportunities in Vermontfor municipal water systems, utility districts, and small rural communities — water mains, treatment upgrades, pollution control, and watershed projects, with amounts, deadlines, and a guided application builder for each.

6 open water & utilities grants in Vermont

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Vermont Water & Utilities FAQ

Who funds water and utility projects in Vermont?

In Vermont, water and utility funding flows from federal programs — the EPA's Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (administered through the state's environmental or health agency) and USDA Rural Development's Water & Environmental Programs — alongside the state's own pollution-control and water-quality programs and the Bureau of Reclamation. Municipal water systems, utility and sanitary districts, and small rural communities apply for these to replace water mains, upgrade treatment plants, and improve wastewater and stormwater systems.

What can Vermont water and utilities grants fund?

Eligible activities include drinking-water treatment and water-main replacement, wastewater collection and treatment, sewer line replacement, stormwater management, lead service line replacement, pollution control, and source-water and watershed protection. The State Revolving Funds combine low-interest loans with principal forgiveness for disadvantaged systems.

When are Vermont water and utilities applications due?

Cycles are set by each funder, so deadlines vary within Vermont — the State Revolving Funds run on the state's annual Intended Use Plan cycle, and USDA Rural Development accepts applications on a rolling basis. The open opportunities below show current deadlines — or run your organization's profile through FindGrants to see every water and utilities grant you qualify for right now.

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