Vermont · State/Federal Grant

Education and Outreach Grants (Champlain Valley)

Funding

Varies by RFP

Grade Focus

K-12 and community

Application Due

TBD — monitor lcbp.org

Level of Gov't

State/Federal — Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP)

Eligibility

Vermont and New York schools, nonprofits, and organizations running programs connected to Lake Champlain and its watershed. Vermont schools in the Champlain Valley region are the primary target.

Program Goals

Lake Champlain Basin Program Education and Outreach Grants support programs that connect communities to the Lake Champlain ecosystem. Environmental monitoring, water quality education, and hands-on science programs are priorities.

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Application and Distribution

Applications submitted through the Lake Champlain Basin Program. Cycle dates are TBD — monitor lcbp.org/grants for the next RFP release.

Cycle Notes

Competitive grant with periodic RFP cycles. Cycle timing varies. Monitor lcbp.org/grants for current availability.

Grant Award Amount

Award amounts vary by RFP and program size. Check the current LCBP grant guidelines for the award range for the active cycle.

Allowable Purchases

Forward Education Products for This Grant

These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lake Champlain Basin Program?

A federal-state partnership between Vermont, New York, and Quebec that funds programs to protect and restore the Lake Champlain ecosystem.

Which schools are eligible?

Vermont schools in the Champlain Valley region are the primary audience. Programs directly connected to Lake Champlain or its tributaries are strongest.

When is the next grant cycle?

TBD — monitor lcbp.org/grants for the next RFP announcement.

What types of programs are funded?

Environmental education, watershed monitoring, water quality programs, and community outreach connected to Lake Champlain.

How can Forward Education help?

Our Climate Action Kit enables real-time environmental sensor data collection — a direct fit for Champlain watershed monitoring and science education programs.

Grant Support