Not all projects will follow the same path from start to finish. For any given project, participants in clean water projects will play different roles in the development and funding process. But in general, the process will look something like this:

Diagram of the Project Development & Funding Process

Pre-Qualified Project Implementer Organizations

NRPC has pre-qualified project implementer organizations to expedite the project development process. If you have a project location or idea in mind that may be eligible for CWSP funding, these organizations can provide assistance navigating this process.

Organization

Primary Served Area

Contact Name

Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC)

Chittenden County

Caledonia Natural Resources Conservation District (CNRCD)

Caledonia County (areas in Basin 7)

Vermont River Conservancy (VRC)

Statewide

Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District (FCNRCD)

Franklin County

Friends of Northern Lake Champlain (FNLC)

Franklin County/Grand Isle County Lakeshore Communities

Franklin Watershed Committee (FWC)

Lake Carmi Watershed/Basin 6

Lamoille County Conservation District (LCCD)

Lamoille County

Lamoille County Planning Commission (LCPC)

Lamoille County

Missisquoi River Basin Association (MRBA)

Missisquoi River Basin (Basin 6)

Orleans Natural Resources Conservation District (ONRCD)

Orleans County

Town of Jericho

Jericho (areas in Basin 7)

Town of Fairfax

Fairfax

 

Agricultural Review

Projects on agricultural land are required to seek approval from the Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets. This graphic outlines the agricultural review process:

Diagram of the Agricultural Review Process

Historical Preservation Review

As part of the 30% design application, all projects are required to complete a historical preservation review process.

Diagram of the Historical Preservation Review Process