Best Fisheries Grants in Vermont

The Steven Berkeley Marine Conservation Fellowship, established by the American Fisheries Society in 2007, honors a dedicated fisheries scientist. This $15,000 award supports graduate students engaged in thesis research on marine conservation topics. Applicants must be enrolled in a North American university's M.S. or Ph.D. program and be AFS members in good standing. The fellowship encourages innovative research addressing various conservation issues, not limited to fisheries.

Fisheries and related organizations in Vermont seeking to implement electronic monitoring, reporting, or data system modernization may be eligible for this national program, with awards of US $200,000 - US $500,000. Focused on fisheries data technologies, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation supports projects in U.S. state and federal fisheries, including commercial, recreational, and for-hire sectors.

Watershed and conservation organizations restoring trout and salmon habitat can receive matching funds for physical stream and fisheries improvements across North America, including Vermont. Grants from Trout and Salmon Foundation help fisheries projects that enhance reproduction, growth, and survival, with awards up to US $5,000 per project and preference for on-the-ground restoration work.

Focused on fisheries and aquatic connectivity, nonprofits and other partners in Vermont can seek National Fish Passage Program support for projects like dam removals, culvert replacements, and fishway installations. Administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, awards range from US $500 - US $2,000,000 for science-based habitat restoration nationwide.

Nonprofits and agencies planning on-the-ground fish habitat enhancement projects in reservoirs can apply for up to US $100,000 to address large-scale habitat issues and improve fisheries. With a mission to strengthen reservoir ecosystems, Friends of Reservoirs provides Vermont fisheries projects and other U.S. efforts with support for best management practices and strong conservation partnerships.