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Vermont State Grants Portal

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Every grant and loan program that Vermont's state agencies, departments, boards and state-created authorities offer to towns, nonprofits, businesses, farms, schools and individuals — the money, who qualifies, the catch, and the next window — in one place, refreshed daily from the OpenGrants database.

Data refreshed: November 4, 2026 · Editorial verified: November 3, 2026 · 167 programs and listings

167Verified programs

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This is Vermont's own money. Programs here are administered by a Vermont state agency, department, board or state-created authority — including federal dollars the state passes through. Federal direct programs and private foundations open to Vermont applicants are listed at the end of this page, under Beyond state agencies.
Programs and listings are different things. A program card is the recurring opportunity (its rules, cycle and catch); a listing is one cycle's posting, tracked live in the OpenGrants database. When a card has no open listing, the next window is projected from its cycle and labeled as such.
Everything here is exportable. Download the CSV or JSON, or read the CommonGrants API — every record follows the open CommonGrants protocol, so you can move this data into your own tools.

What's included: Grants, loans, tax credits and rebates offered by a Vermont state entity to outside applicants, whether funded by state appropriations, federal pass-through or trust funds; recurring programs with no current listing are kept with a projected window. What's left out: Federal programs applied for directly from a federal agency, private and community foundations, local-government programs, grants open only to other state agencies, student financial aid, and state purchasing contracts (those are on OpenGrants Contracts).

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Who gives the money: Vermont's grantmaking agencies

Also tracked, no open programs on record today: VCBB, DAIL, DMH.

1. Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (AAFM)

21 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Agricultural Clean Water Initiative Program (AgCWIP)

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Grants to local and regional partners for farm water quality education, outreach, technical assistance and organizational capacity.

Varies — check official page (FY2026 round awarded $9,027,344 to 11 lead organizations)

ExpectedGrantAgricultureEnvironment & WaterEducation

The catch: Grantees report routinely to VAAFM (TA visits and practice implementation are reported through the Partner Database), and funded activities must benefit multiple farms rather than a single farm's own project.

Next deadline: Expected: January 2028 · Biennial; the program typically releases a Request for Grant Applications every two years (the funding calendar lists it as Fall - Biennial). The FY2026 request closed January 9, 2026, funding work from June 2026 to June 2028.

Applicant tip: A farm seeking cost share for its own conservation project should use the Water Quality Assistance Programs (BMP, CEAP, FAP, PSWF, SFS) instead.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont businesses (farm operations, agricultural associations), local government entities, public or private schools or other educational institutions, and non-profits working with Vermont farms. Individual farms may apply only for activities that benefit more than one farm.
How to apply: Direct application: respond to the Request for Grant Applications when it is released (the FY2026 request is posted on the program page); contact the program coordinator for timing.
Applicant types: Business, Public Agency, School District, Higher Education, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page (FY2026 round awarded $9,027,344 to 11 lead organizations)
Geography: Vermont
Contact: name: Mary Montour, Agricultural Water Quality Program Coordinator; email: [email protected]; tel: (802) 461-6087;

Official page ↗Track in OpenGrants ↗JSONVerified Nov 3, 2026

Agricultural Fairs and Field Days Capital Grants and Operational Stipends

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Competitive capital grants for 20-year fairground improvements, plus formula stipends for fair operating costs and premiums.

Varies — capital grant amounts depend on the number of applicants; stipends follow the statutory distribution formula (FY2027: $300,000 capital, $110,000 stipends)

OpenGrantMatch 15%AgricultureHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: 15% cash match, all quotes required as proof of project cost, projects must be finished by the end of the following calendar year, and completed projects cannot be reimbursed.

Next deadline: Jan 15, 2027 · Annual; FY2027 RFA released November 20, 2026, application opens December 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM, deadline January 15, 2027 at 2:00 PM, award notifications March 1, 2027.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Capital grants: projects relating to Vermont agricultural fairs and field days operating a minimum of three consecutive, eight-hour days per year, with a 20-year useful life. Stipends: Vermont Agricultural Fairs Associations holding events at least annually with premiums in at least five competitive categories. Applicants out of compliance with laws or with performance issues on previous Agency grants are ineligible.
How to apply: Direct application: review the Request for Applications (released November 20, 2026) and apply when the application opens December 1, 2026; contact the program for details.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: Varies — capital grant amounts depend on the number of applicants; stipends follow the statutory distribution formula (FY2027: $300,000 capital, $110,000 stipends)
Funding source: State
Match: 15%
Geography: Vermont
Contact: name: Jenny Prince, Program Contact; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-622-4370;
Statutory authority: 24 V.S.A. § 5608

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Best Management Practices (BMP) Program

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Engineering help and cost share for structural farmstead practices that keep agricultural waste out of Vermont waters.

Varies — check official page (cost share set by the BMP Program cost share policy)

OpenGrantAgricultureEnvironment & Water

The catch: Designs must meet NRCS or equivalent standards and be designed or approved by VAAFM engineers; state-designed projects typically do not begin construction until the year after the application.

Next deadline: Rolling · Rolling; applications accepted year-round. Applications received by May 1 receive an engineering field visit (as needed) the same year; later applications may roll into the next year's pool.

Applicant tip: Apply by May 1 for same-year priority, and EQIP-Assist applicants should apply after ranking out for an NRCS EQIP contract.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: All farms required to comply with the Required Agricultural Practices; applications receive financial assistance based on statutory funding priorities, a priority ranking and a risk assessment.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the short online BMP application (vt.accessgov.com) linked from the program page; paper applications or other accommodations are available from the BMP Program Coordinator. Initial follow-up comes within 10 business days.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Varies — check official page (cost share set by the BMP Program cost share policy)
Geography: Vermont
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Emma Eason, BMP Program Coordinator; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-261-5628;

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Capital Equipment Assistance Program (CEAP)

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

State grants for new or used innovative farm equipment that reduces runoff and improves water quality.

Up to $150,000 (category caps $25,000-$150,000; up to 90% of equipment cost)

ExpectedGrantMatch 10%AgricultureEnvironment & Water

The catch: Five-year grant agreement with 1-2 staff farm visits; equipment usage must be reported annually (acreage reports with maps, or narrative reports with photos) by January 15 for the first three years, with a written justification if committed acreage is not met. Liquid waste equipment must use a GPS, flow meter and display unit at all times.

Next deadline: Expected: July 2027 · Annual; the funding calendar lists CEAP opening each June. 2027 grant applications were due July 15, 2026.

Applicant tip: Bedded pack and feed management projects require an AAFM engineer site visit before granting; request it from [email protected] early.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont farms required to comply with the Required Agricultural Practices, custom operators and other agricultural service entities, non-profits and research institutions; one application per entity per funding opportunity. Equipment must have a clear water quality benefit; manure tankers, pumps and spreaders, compost spreaders, tractors, skid steers, tires and full-width/deep tillage equipment are ineligible.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the online application (vt.accessgov.com) with the completed questionnaire and 1-2 equipment quotes; a printable PDF packet may be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to VAAFM CEAP Program, 116 State St, Montpelier VT 05620.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit, Higher Education
Award size: Up to $150,000 (category caps $25,000-$150,000; up to 90% of equipment cost)
Funding source: State
Match: 10%
Geography: Vermont
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected];

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Community Supported Agriculture Grant (Farm to Early Childhood)

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Grants that buy Vermont farm CSA shares for early childhood programs.

Varies — funding limits per early childhood provider based on licensed capacity (FY27 total: $150,000)

OpenGrantNo matchFood & NutritionAgricultureEducation

The catch: Applicants must explain their collaboration with other early childhood providers, and shares must meet the Vermont local food definition.

Next deadline: Nov 12, 2026 · Annual; FY27 applications open October 1 - November 12, 2026 at 1:59 PM.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Center-based child care and preschool programs, registered family child care home providers and non-profit organizations located in Vermont; CSA food must meet the Vermont local food definition and come from a Vermont farm or farm/producer collaborative.
How to apply: Direct application: read the FY27 Request for Applications, register in WebGrants (allow two business days) and submit in WebGrants by November 12, 2026 at 1:59 PM; optional partner letter templates and a group-coordination page are provided.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — funding limits per early childhood provider based on licensed capacity (FY27 total: $150,000)
Funding source: State
Match: Not Required
Geography: Vermont
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Gina Clithero; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-585-6225;
Statutory authority: 6 V.S.A. § 4721

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Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Incentive and annual rental payments for taking streamside farmland out of production and establishing vegetated buffers.

Varies — check official page (90% of implementation costs plus lump-sum and annual rental payments)

OpenGrantAgricultureEnvironment & Water

The catch: Contracts run 15 or 30 years, during which the contracted individual must maintain the buffers.

Next deadline: Rolling · Rolling; the funding calendar lists CREP among programs open year-round.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Applicant must have owned or operated the land for 12 months before enrollment; the land must be in agricultural use and adjacent to a perennial stream or river lacking vegetative buffers with agricultural water quality impacts. Isolated wetlands, man-made ponds and entire fields are not covered.
How to apply: Joint state-federal sign-up: contact your local Farm Service Agency office or VAAFM's CREP coordinators to enroll.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Varies — check official page (90% of implementation costs plus lump-sum and annual rental payments)
Funding source: Federal and State
Geography: Vermont
Contact: name: Ben Gabos, CREP Coordinator; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-461-3814; name: Phillip Wilson, CREP Coordinator; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-505-5378;

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Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant (NE-DBIC)

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

USDA-funded grants for systems-level dairy farm modernization projects across the 11 Northeast states.

$15,000 - $100,000 (total available: $1,000,000)

OpenGrantMatch 25%AgricultureAnimal Services

The catch: 25% match, a pre-application is mandatory and only a subset is invited to the full application; projects that mainly create processor-owned equipment are ineligible. A SAM.gov UEI is strongly encouraged to avoid award delays.

Next deadline: Dec 17, 2026 · Annual; FY2027 pre-applications open October 29 - December 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, and a subset will be invited to submit a full application.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Licensed dairy farms headquartered and producing milk in the Northeast (CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT) that do not primarily sell raw fluid milk for human consumption; producer associations and TA providers with at least two committed farm partners; Northeast milk buyers/processors with at least one farm partner whose project benefits on-farm production.
How to apply: Direct application: review the Request for Pre-Applications, register in WebGrants (allow two business days) and submit a pre-application in WebGrants by December 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit, Higher Education
Award size: $15,000 - $100,000 (total available: $1,000,000)
Funding source: Federal
Match: 25%
Geography: Northeast: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Ben Eldredge, Grants Coordinator; email: [email protected]; tel: (802) 522-9478;

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Dairy Processor Modernization Grant (NE-DBIC)

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

USDA-funded grants for specialized equipment that modernizes dairy processing in the Northeast.

Varies — check official page (2026 round total: $1,000,000; tiers by processing volume)

Confirm with agencyGrantAgricultureHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Two-stage competition with only a subset invited to full application, licensing compliance may be checked before award, and the next round depends on USDA funding.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · The 2026 pre-application closed August 13, 2026, with invited full applications expected September - November 2026; the NE-DBIC grants page says it anticipates offering the grant again in 2027 pending USDA funding (its funding calendar listed the pre-application for June - August).

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Dairy processors headquartered in the Northeast that source milk and manufacture in the region and hold a license allowing interstate sale, and dairy brands marketing Northeast dairy products made by a qualifying licensed processor; white-label retailers are not eligible.
How to apply: Direct application: review the Request for Pre-Applications, register in WebGrants and submit a pre-application in WebGrants when the next round opens; invited applicants then submit a full application.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Varies — check official page (2026 round total: $1,000,000; tiers by processing volume)
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Northeast: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Kathryn Donovan, Regional Programs Manager; email: [email protected]; tel: (802) 585-4571;

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Farm Agronomic Practices (FAP) Agronomic Training Grant

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Covers costs for Vermont farmers and service providers to attend agricultural water quality trainings.

Up to $2,000 per individual per calendar year

OpenGrantNo matchAgricultureEnvironment & WaterEducation

The catch: Reimbursement only, against receipts; food, drink and entertainment are not reimbursed, and the claim form asks you to reflect on what you learned.

Next deadline: Rolling · Rolling; first-come, first-served, with applications due at least 45 days before the training.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont farmers and agricultural service providers attending primarily instructional events on agricultural water quality; lobbying or advocacy events are ineligible, and people representing organizations with AgCWIP education agreements (or attending AgCWIP-sponsored events) may be ineligible.
How to apply: Direct application: apply online (vt.accessgov.com) at least 45 days before the event; after the event, submit receipts with the FAP claim form to your grant manager.
Applicant types: Individual, Business
Award size: Up to $2,000 per individual per calendar year
Match: Not Required
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Vermont applicants; events may be in-state, out-of-state or international
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected];

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Farm Agronomic Practices (FAP) Program

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Per-acre payments to Vermont farms for soil conservation practices such as cover crops, no-till and rotational grazing.

Up to $10,000 per farm operation per calendar year

ExpectedGrantAgricultureEnvironment & Water

The catch: Practices installed before applying cannot be reimbursed, applying does not guarantee a grant, and payment requires claim forms with maps of implemented practices by December 15 (the State may cancel the agreement if a claim is not timely).

Next deadline: Expected: April 2027 · Annual; apply by April 1 for spring and yearlong practices or by August 1 for fall-only practices (cover crop and fall manure injection), and at least 30 days before implementation. The funding calendar lists rounds opening in February and July.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont farms required to comply with the Required Agricultural Practices and in good standing with the State of Vermont, for practices meeting the program's practice requirements. Rotational grazing applicants need a grazing plan and maps.
How to apply: Direct application: submit one online application (vt.accessgov.com) covering all practices planned January 1 to December 31; PDF or mailed applications can be requested from [email protected] at least two weeks before the deadline.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Up to $10,000 per farm operation per calendar year
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Vermont
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Sonia Howlett; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-522-4655;

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Farm to Institution Market Development Grant

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Market development grants that help Vermont farms sell to schools, hospitals, colleges, correctional facilities and other local institutions.

$10,000 - $30,000 (FY27 total available: $30,000)

ExpectedGrantMatch 25%AgricultureFood & NutritionHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: 25% match, and grantees have two years from signing the grant agreement to spend the funds and submit all required deliverables. Wholesale market access is no longer a funding priority (the page points those projects to Working Lands).

Next deadline: Expected: October 2027 · Annual; the funding calendar lists the application opening each September. FY27 applications were due October 26, 2026 at 1:59 PM.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont farm or food businesses, Vermont producer groups or associations, and supply chain facilitators (non-profits, economic development authorities, food hubs, etc.).
How to apply: Direct application: read the FY27 Request for Applications, register in WebGrants (agriculturegrants.vermont.gov, allow up to two business days) and submit the application in WebGrants using the Application Guide.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: $10,000 - $30,000 (FY27 total available: $30,000)
Funding source: State
Match: 25%
Geography: Vermont
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Madison Berry, Program Contact; email: [email protected]; tel: (802) 622-4626;

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Farm to School and Early Childhood Grant

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Grants that help Vermont schools and early childhood providers build farm to school programs across the classroom, cafeteria and community.

$10,000 - $30,000 (FY27 total: $200,000)

ExpectedGrantNo matchEducationFood & NutritionAgriculture

The catch: Current grantees must sit out the following year's round, and returning grantees must show how new funds expand the program rather than repeat a funded project.

Next deadline: Expected: October 2027 · Annual; FY27 applications were open September 9 - October 21, 2026 at 1:59 PM. The funding calendar lists the program under September.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont licensed early childhood education centers, registered family child care home providers, independent schools participating in federal child nutrition programs, and supervisory unions or educational districts applying for K-12 public schools or pre-K programs. Applicants with active FY26 grants could not apply in FY27; previous grantees must show the new application is a separate project.
How to apply: Direct application: read the Request for Applications, register in WebGrants (allow two business days) and submit the application in WebGrants using the Application Guide.
Applicant types: School District, Other Legal Entity
Award size: $10,000 - $30,000 (FY27 total: $200,000)
Funding source: State
Match: Not Required
Geography: Vermont
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Gina Clithero, Farm to Institution Program Manager; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-585-6225;
Statutory authority: 6 V.S.A. § 4721

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Farm to School Service Provider Grant

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Grants to non-profits that help several schools or early childhood programs start or expand farm to school programs.

$10,000 - $40,000 (about $150,000 available in FY27)

Confirm with agencyGrantNo matchEducationFood & NutritionAgriculture

The catch: Some or all FY27 funds may go to a separate contractor solicitation instead of grants; projects must be completed within 18 months.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual; applications are closed and the page says they will re-open in Winter 2027 (dates TBD). The funding calendar lists the program under August.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Non-profit organizations located in Vermont that will help several schools or early childhood programs start or expand farm to school programs.
How to apply: Direct application: read the FY27 Request for Applications when posted, register in WebGrants (allow two business days) and apply in WebGrants using the Application Guide.
Applicant types: Nonprofit
Award size: $10,000 - $40,000 (about $150,000 available in FY27)
Funding source: State
Match: Not Required
Geography: Vermont
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Gina Clithero, Program Contact; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-585-6225;
Statutory authority: 6 V.S.A. § 4721

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Pasture and Surface Water Fencing (PSWF) Program

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Cost share for fencing, water systems and laneways that improve grazing and keep livestock out of streams.

Up to $15,000 per farm (up to $20,000 with exclusion fence)

OpenGrantMatch 10%AgricultureEnvironment & Water

The catch: The farmer finances construction and is reimbursed only after certified completion based on itemized invoices; the grant agreement must be signed before construction, and agreements of $10,000 or more require liability insurance naming the State.

Next deadline: Rolling · Rolling; applications received year-round.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont farms under the RAPs managing pastureland where water quality will benefit; priority to farms with at least 4 acres and at least five cattle, 15 goats or sheep, four equine or three camelids. The operator must own or control the land for the 10-year practice lifespan; recently cleared land is not eligible.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the online PSWF application (vt.accessgov.com); VAAFM staff or a partner TA provider then helps with eligibility, a project map, budget and grazing plan before the award decision and grant agreement.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Up to $15,000 per farm (up to $20,000 with exclusion fence)
Match: 10%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Vermont
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Connor Steckel, Agricultural Water Quality Program Coordinator/Grazing Specialist; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-522-0065;

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Seeding and Filter Strip (SFS) Program

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Per-acre payments to establish harvestable perennial vegetation that keeps soil and runoff out of Vermont waters.

Up to $50,000 per project

OpenGrantAgricultureEnvironment & Water

The catch: VAAFM must approve a project plan (map, species, seeding rates) before award; payment comes only after installation is certified, based on final mapped acreage, and the land must be kept in harvestable perennial vegetation for the 10-year agreement.

Next deadline: Rolling · Rolling; applications due at least 60 days before the planting date (typical windows: early spring and late summer).

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont farms required to comply with the RAPs that own or lease the land for the 10-year maintenance period; land must be in active use within 300 ft of surface water or a ditch and currently in annual cropland, pasture or hayland with annual crops in the past five years, or a RAP buffer zone.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the online SFS application (vt.accessgov.com) at least 60 days before planting; printed applications are available from the program coordinator.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Up to $50,000 per project
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Vermont
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Emma Eason; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-261-5628; name: Ben Gabos; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-461-3814;

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Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP)

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

USDA-funded grants that strengthen the competitiveness of Vermont specialty crops through technical assistance, training and tools.

$15,000 - $35,000 in federal funds per project; 1-4 projects funded

OpenGrantAgricultureScience, Technology, and Research & Development

The catch: Federal award: costs must meet the USDA AMS General Terms and Conditions (the page notes FY2027 terms were not yet released), the state submits funded projects to USDA in a State Plan and adjustments may be required after USDA review, and only 1-4 projects are funded.

Next deadline: Jan 6, 2027 · Annual; FY2027 returns to a two-stage process: pre-applications due January 6, 2027 at 11:59 PM, with successful pre-applicants invited to submit a full application in the spring. The funding calendar lists the program under January.

Applicant tip: Processed products count only if more than 50% of the product by weight is the specialty crop, exclusive of added water.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Any entity that is equipped to provide support to producers or processors of a specialty crop product in Vermont; all costs must enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops and follow USDA AMS terms and conditions.
How to apply: Direct application: download the 2027 Vermont SCBGP Request for Applications, register in WebGrants if needed (1-2 business days), optionally attend the December 1, 2026 information session, and submit a pre-application in WebGrants by January 6, 2027.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Higher Education, Public Agency, Other Legal Entity
Award size: $15,000 - $35,000 in federal funds per project; 1-4 projects funded
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Vermont
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Madison Berry, Program Contact; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-622-4626;
Statutory authority: Section 101 of the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 (7 U.S.C. 1621 note), as amended by section 10107 of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-343)

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Trade Show Assistance Grants

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Matching grants that help Vermont food and forest businesses exhibit at trade shows targeting out-of-state wholesale buyers.

$2,000 - $7,500

OpenGrantMatch 25%AgricultureHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Reimbursement only, with a 25% cash match; direct-to-consumer shows and most Vermont-based shows are ineligible, and grantees file status reports and claims.

Next deadline: Jan 20, 2027 · Annual; 2027 RFA released November 20, 2026, application opens December 4, 2026, closes January 20, 2027 at 2:00 PM, awards late February 2027.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont-based agricultural and forestry businesses registered with the Secretary of State, in business more than one year, with three or more wholesale accounts, whose marketed products contain at least 50% Vermont-grown ingredients (secondary wood products: 50% regional materials). Shows must be wholesale and target out-of-state buyers; applicants with three or more of these grants in the past five years are ineligible.
How to apply: Direct application: review the Request for Applications, register in WebGrants if needed, and submit the application in WebGrants during the open window.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: $2,000 - $7,500
Funding source: State
Match: 25%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Vermont businesses; shows may be out-of-state or international
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Trevor Lowell; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-585-9186;

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Vermont Pay for Performance Program (VPFP)

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Performance-based payments to Vermont farms for measured reductions in phosphorus losses from their fields.

Phase 1: $50 per field data entry payment (up to $3,000) plus a practice payment up to $10,000; Phase 2 adds performance payments

Confirm with agencyOtherAgricultureEnvironment & Water

The catch: An up-to-date nutrient management plan is required before applying, enrollment is competitive and budget-limited, and from Year 2 dual-enrolled farms must choose between VPFP and other practice payment programs.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · The 2026 Phase 1 application closed July 15, 2026; the page says applications for new Phase 1 applicants reopen in January 2027, and 2026 enrollees move to Phase 2 in 2027.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Farms as defined in the RAPs, operating in Vermont and managing crop, hay or pasture land, with an updated nutrient management plan (including current soil and manure tests) for the enrollment year. Farms enrolled in FAP, EQIP, CSP, RCPP or similar payment programs may apply but forgo the Year 1 practice payment.
How to apply: Direct application: apply online (vt.accessgov.com) when the Phase 1 application reopens; contact your local Conservation District for help getting soil tests, manure tests and a nutrient management plan first.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Phase 1: $50 per field data entry payment (up to $3,000) plus a practice payment up to $10,000; Phase 2 adds performance payments
Disbursement: Other
Geography: Vermont
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected];

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Working Lands Business Enhancement Grant

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Grants of $10,000-$50,000 to Vermont farm, forest and food businesses for equipment, infrastructure, market development, R&D or workforce training.

$10,000 - $50,000 (FY27 available: $508,000)

OpenGrantNo matchAgricultureHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentEmployment, Labor & Training

The catch: Grant recipients must sit out three fiscal years of grantmaking before reapplying, applicants may apply to only one WLEI grant per fiscal year, and water quality or soil health equipment eligible under other VAAFM programs is not funded. Land, livestock, farmworker housing and recurring operating costs are ineligible.

Next deadline: Dec 10, 2026 · Annual (state fiscal year); FY27 application window October 9 - December 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM, decisions late February/early March 2027, projects April 2027 - April 2028.

Applicant tip: Apply for the minimum amount needed and focus on one project; financial statements are scored, so have clear 2025 profit and loss statements ready.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont-based farms in food and fiber sectors, primary and secondary forest product businesses, wood and agricultural product trucking and distribution, value-added food and fiber businesses sourcing at least 50% Vermont-grown ingredients, and retailers primarily selling Vermont products, with revenue in calendar year 2025. Excluded sectors include cannabis, Christmas trees, equine, flowers, topical-CBD hemp, horticulture and indoor-only growers; recent Working Lands and RFSI grantees must sit out.
How to apply: Direct application: review the FY27 Request for Applications, register in WebGrants (allow two business days) and apply in WebGrants using the Application Guide; free planning help from a Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program advisor is available first-come, first-served.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit
Award size: $10,000 - $50,000 (FY27 available: $508,000)
Funding source: State
Match: Not Required
Geography: Vermont
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Clare Salerno, Program Questions; email: [email protected]; tel: (802) 917-2637;

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Working Lands Service Provider & Producer Association Grant

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Grants to service providers and producer associations that deliver business support to Vermont farm and forest businesses.

$10,000 minimum, no maximum (FY27: up to $225,000 available)

ExpectedGrantNo matchAgricultureHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Partial awards will not readily be offered in FY27, returning grantees must explain how the project builds on or differs from past work, and applicants may apply to only one WLEI grant per fiscal year.

Next deadline: Expected: November 2027 · Annual (state fiscal year); FY27 application window September 17 - November 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM, notification early January 2027, projects through June 2028. · Set an alert ↗

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Organizations that provide business support services to agricultural and forestry businesses, and Vermont-based producer associations representing Vermont agriculture, food, beverage, forest or fiber products. Out-of-state organizations may qualify if the project is 100% focused on Vermont; services must reach a new cohort of businesses each funding period.
How to apply: Direct application: review the FY27 Request for Applications, register in WebGrants (allow two business days) and submit in WebGrants by November 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Business, Other Legal Entity
Award size: $10,000 minimum, no maximum (FY27: up to $225,000 available)
Funding source: State
Match: Not Required
Geography: Vermont
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Elizabeth Sipple, Program Contact; email: [email protected]; tel: (802) 917-1134;

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2. Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA)

18 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Agricultural Energy Loan Program

Vermont Economic Development Authority

Loans for farm and forest-business renewable energy and efficiency projects.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyLoanAgricultureEnergy

The catch: Term and amortization set by cash flow and asset life.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Applications accepted year-round; no deadline posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Farmers or farmer-majority-owned businesses that are Vermont residents engaged in agriculture or forest products, operators or proposed operators, or owners, buyers or lessees of agricultural land or equipment in Vermont.
How to apply: Direct application: discuss the project with a VACC loan officer, then download or request the application.
Applicant types: Business, Individual
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-5627;

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Broadband Expansion Loan Program

Vermont Economic Development Authority

Loans to start or expand broadband service for unserved and underserved Vermonters.

Up to $4.0 million, up to 90% of project costs

Confirm with agencyLoanScience, Technology, and Research & DevelopmentHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: First security interest in all business assets and assignment of contracts; variable rate; payments may be deferred up to two years.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Applications accepted year-round; no deadline posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Communications union districts, other government units, nonprofits, cooperatives and for-profit businesses able to offer at least 100 Mbps symmetrical service.
How to apply: Direct application: download and submit the Broadband Loan Program application.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Business, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Up to $4.0 million, up to 90% of project costs
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-5627;

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Commercial Energy Loan Program

Vermont Economic Development Authority

Loans for business renewable energy generation and energy efficiency projects.

Up to $6 million variable rate; up to $500,000 fixed rate

Confirm with agencyLoanEnergy

The catch: Cannot finance existing assets or refinance debt.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Applications accepted year-round; no deadline posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Individuals, partnerships, corporations (for-profit and nonprofit), LLCs and municipalities undertaking eligible energy projects; individual or small residential projects are not eligible.
How to apply: Direct application: apply online or with the fillable PDF application.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit, Public Agency, Individual
Award size: Up to $6 million variable rate; up to $500,000 fixed rate
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-5627;

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Direct Loan Program

Vermont Economic Development Authority

VEDA loans alongside bank financing for fixed assets and multi-unit housing.

Up to $5 million ($6 million for certain energy projects), no more than 40% of project cost

Confirm with agencyLoanMatch 10%Housing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: VEDA cannot finance or refinance existing assets or debt; bank participation is expected.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Applications accepted year-round; no deadline posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Businesses engaged in multi-unit housing construction (at least five units), manufacturing, processing, warehousing, R&D, recycling, travel and tourism, information technology and other statutory sectors that can create or retain Vermont jobs or import capital.
How to apply: Direct application: discuss the project with VEDA staff, then download and submit the commercial application package; larger loans go to the VEDA Board.
Applicant types: Business, Individual
Award size: Up to $5 million ($6 million for certain energy projects), no more than 40% of project cost
Match: 10%
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-5627;

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Disaster Recovery Loan Fund

Vermont Economic Development Authority

Recovery loans for businesses, farms and nonprofits after a declared disaster.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyLoanDisaster Prevention & ReliefHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Collateral and personal guarantees from 20% owners (not for nonprofits); ACH payments required.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Activated only after a declared disaster

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Entities operating at the time of the declared disaster (or with significant capital already spent), able to show economic harm from it, and open or planning to reopen.
How to apply: Direct application: apply to VEDA when the fund is activated for a declared disaster.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-5627;

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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Loan Program (State Infrastructure Bank)

Vermont Economic Development Authority

1% loans for public electric vehicle charging stations.

Up to $100,000 at 1% fixed

Confirm with agencyLoanTransportationEnergy

The catch: Stations must be open to the public; 2% commitment fee.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Applications accepted year-round; no deadline posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Sole proprietorships, partnerships, for-profit and nonprofit corporations and municipalities installing charging stations open to the general public.
How to apply: Direct application: contact VEDA to apply.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: Up to $100,000 at 1% fixed
Funding source: Federal and State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-5627;

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Electric Vehicle Workplace Charging Station Loan Program

Vermont Economic Development Authority

Loans for new EV chargers at Vermont commercial sites for employees, customers or the public.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyLoanTransportationEnergy

The catch: Personal credit check for guarantors; applicants must be current on taxes and payroll and have no prior State loan default.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Applications accepted year-round; no deadline posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: For-profit and nonprofit businesses, municipalities and individuals owning or leasing business property, who are customers of GMP or a similar utility program, with two years of acceptable utility payment history.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the PDF or municipal application electronically with a personal financial statement and at least one year of tax returns or financial statements.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit, Public Agency, Individual
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-5627;

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Entrepreneurial Loan Program

Vermont Economic Development Authority

Financing for seed, start-up and early-growth Vermont businesses without access to conventional credit.

Up to $500,000

Confirm with agencyLoanHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentScience, Technology, and Research & Development

The catch: Owners of 20% or more generally guarantee the loan; personal assets may be pledged if business collateral is insufficient.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Applications accepted year-round; no deadline posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and LLCs in seed, start-up or early growth stage with innovative products or services and potential to create or retain Vermont jobs.
How to apply: Direct application: discuss the project with VEDA staff and submit the commercial application package.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Up to $500,000
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-5627;

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Forest Products Business Loans

Vermont Economic Development Authority

Subsidized-rate loans for loggers, sawmills and other forest economy businesses.

Lesser of $500,000 or 90% of the value of collateral

Confirm with agencyLoanAgricultureEnvironment & Water

The catch: Rates are VEDA agricultural rates minus a discount for an initial period; collateral required.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Applications accepted year-round; no deadline posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Forest economy businesses in good standing with the State, including foresters, loggers, log truckers, biomass and firewood producers, sawmills and wood product manufacturers, for Vermont projects using forest products at least partly produced in Vermont.
How to apply: Direct application: contact VEDA's agricultural lending staff to apply.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Lesser of $500,000 or 90% of the value of collateral
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-5627;

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Local Development Corporation Loan Program

Vermont Economic Development Authority

Loans to development corporations for industrial parks, speculative buildings and incubators.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyLoanHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: VEDA takes a first mortgage; industrial park loans cannot exceed 80% of appraised value.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Applications accepted year-round; no deadline posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: All nonprofit Local Development Corporations and Regional Development Corporations.
How to apply: Direct application: discuss the project with VEDA staff and apply online or with the downloadable application; loans over $1 million go to the Board.
Applicant types: Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-5627;

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Montpelier Heating District Loan Program

Vermont Economic Development Authority

Loans for Montpelier businesses connecting to the city heating district.

Up to $60,000 at 4% fixed

Confirm with agencyLoanEnergy

The catch: $100 application fee and 1.25% commitment fee; terms generally five to seven years.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Applications accepted year-round; no deadline posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Montpelier businesses that wish to connect to the City's heating district improvements.
How to apply: Direct application: apply online or with the downloadable application; $100 application fee.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Up to $60,000 at 4% fixed
Geography: Montpelier
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-5627;

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Tax-Exempt Revenue Bond Program for 501(c)(3) Corporations

Vermont Economic Development Authority

Conduit tax-exempt bond financing for nonprofit capital projects.

Generally projects over $1 million

Confirm with agencyOtherHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Marketability depends on the borrower's credit; terms are negotiated with the bond purchaser; a 0.50% issuance fee applies.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Applications accepted year-round; no deadline posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations whose projects comply with federal tax code provisions; generally suited to projects over $1 million.
How to apply: Direct application: contact VEDA staff and apply online.
Applicant types: Nonprofit
Award size: Generally projects over $1 million
Funding source: Other
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-5627;

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Tax-Exempt Revenue Bond Program for Manufacturers

Vermont Economic Development Authority

Conduit tax-exempt bond financing for manufacturing capital projects.

Generally over $1 million; maximum $10 million per project

Confirm with agencyOtherHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Refinancing is not eligible; at least 15% of the bond must go to renovation within 24 months when buying existing property.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Applications accepted year-round; no deadline posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Manufacturers of tangible personal property whose capital investment in the project municipality stays within $20 million over the six-year window around issuance, and who meet federal tax code rules.
How to apply: Direct application: contact VEDA and apply online or with the downloadable application.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Generally over $1 million; maximum $10 million per project
Funding source: Other
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-5627;

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Vermont Agricultural Credit Corporation Farm Loans

Vermont Economic Development Authority

Farm ownership and operating loans for Vermont farms and forest businesses.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyLoanAgriculture

The catch: Rates based on VACC cost of funds; some loans carry FSA guarantee requirements.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Applications accepted year-round; no deadline posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont residents engaged in agriculture or forest products businesses, operators or proposed operators of such businesses, or owners, buyers or lessees of agricultural land, machinery or livestock in Vermont; business entities must be majority owned by farmers.
How to apply: Direct application: contact a VACC loan officer and submit the agricultural loan application.
Applicant types: Business, Individual
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-5627;

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Vermont Capital Access Program (VCAP)

Vermont Economic Development Authority

Loan-loss reserve that helps small businesses get commercial bank credit.

Enrolled loans up to $500,000

Confirm with agencyLoanHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Not for residential housing, passive real estate or refinancing the same bank's unenrolled loans; rates and terms set by the bank.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Ongoing through participating lenders

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Any for-profit or nonprofit entity authorized to do business in Vermont, for legitimate commercial, industrial or agricultural purposes; loan principal of $500,000 or less.
How to apply: Pass-through: apply to a participating bank, which enrolls the loan with VEDA.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit
Award size: Enrolled loans up to $500,000
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-5627;

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Vermont Loan Participation Program (SSBCI)

Vermont Economic Development Authority

Federal SSBCI-funded loan participations that expand small business access to capital.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyLoanHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Refinancing allowed only for 150%-plus new loan amounts without extraordinary distributions; speculative and prohibited activities excluded.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Ongoing while funds last

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Business-purpose loans (not passive real estate) for borrowers with fewer than 750 employees and total project financing under $20 million; cannot be combined with SBA or USDA-RD guarantees for the same purpose.
How to apply: Pass-through: work with a lender that partners with VEDA on an SSBCI loan participation.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-5627;

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Vermont Small Business Loan Program

Vermont Economic Development Authority

Loans for growing small businesses that cannot get adequate conventional credit.

Up to $1,000,000

Confirm with agencyLoanMatch 10%Housing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: No refinancing or lines of credit; working capital terms max three years.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Applications accepted year-round; no deadline posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Businesses that are U.S. citizens or 51% owned by U.S. citizens, are unable to access conventional credit and can create or retain jobs for Vermonters.
How to apply: Direct application: discuss the project with VEDA staff, then apply online or submit the fillable PDF application package.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Up to $1,000,000
Match: 10%
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-5627;

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Vermont State Infrastructure Bank Program

Vermont Economic Development Authority

Low-rate loans for highway, bridge, transit and public refueling projects.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyLoanTransportation

The catch: Rates of 3% fixed for private borrowers and 1% for municipal-type borrowers; terms up to 30 years with repayment starting within five years of completion.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Applications accepted year-round; no deadline posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Municipalities, regional development corporations or political subdivisions of the state, and private companies contracted with a public authority for a qualified Title 23 or Title 49 project.
How to apply: Direct application: contact VEDA to apply.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Business
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal and State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-5627;

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3. Vermont Housing and Conservation Board (VHCB)

16 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Affordable Housing Development Funding

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Grants and loans to build, buy and rehabilitate permanently affordable rental housing, shelters and other housing in Vermont.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrant or loanHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentDisadvantaged Communities

The catch: Affordability is secured by housing subsidy covenants recorded in the land records that stay with the property; projects need a long-term stewardship plan and ongoing compliance. Meeting a deadline does not guarantee a Board agenda slot.

Next deadline: Feb 24, 2027 · Housing applications considered 3-4 times a year depending on funds; deadline October 28, 2026 for the January 27, 2027 Board meeting and February 24, 2027 for the May 19, 2027 meeting

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Nonprofit housing development organizations, municipalities and state agencies. Housing built with VHCB funds must stay perpetually affordable for lower-income Vermonters and have a long-term stewardship plan.
How to apply: Direct application: call VHCB housing staff before applying; a staff site visit is required before submission. Submit the online Housing Application with the supplements and Checklists A-C by the deadline for the target Board meeting.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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Conservation of Natural Areas and Recreational Lands

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Funds conservation of statewide-significant natural areas, public access lands, trails and greenways.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrantEnvironment & WaterParks & Recreation

The catch: Long-term public benefit must be secured by deed restrictions or similar; funds may arrive up to three months after the Board meeting.

Next deadline: Jan 7, 2027 · Conservation application deadlines precede each Board meeting (January 7, 2027 for the March 25, 2027 meeting)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Nonprofit housing and conservation organizations with 501(c)(3) status, Vermont municipalities and certain state agencies. Individual landowners must work with a land trust.
How to apply: Direct application: call VHCB conservation staff, then submit the online Application for Conservation of Natural Areas, Recreational Lands, Historic Properties with the budget workbook by a Board deadline.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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Donated Conservation Easement Funding Program

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Covers transaction and stewardship costs of conservation easements that landowners donate.

Up to $32,500 or 50% of eligible project costs

OpenGrantMatch 50%Environment & Water

The catch: Match required and projects must align with town and regional plans.

Next deadline: Rolling · Rolling; funding decisions case by case

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Nonprofit conservation organizations with 501(c)(3) status, Vermont municipalities and certain state agencies, for donated easements that fit VHCB conservation policies and town and regional plans.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the online Application for Donated Conservation Easement Program with the budget workbook; review takes about four weeks.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: Up to $32,500 or 50% of eligible project costs
Match: 50%
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Bill Dell'Isola; email: [email protected]; tel: (802) 828-3252;

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Farm & Forest Viability Business Plan Implementation Grants

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Small competitive grants to carry out goals in a Viability Program business or transfer plan.

$1,000 to $8,000 (2026 round)

Confirm with agencyGrantAgricultureHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Projects must closely match goals in the applicant's plan; only program clients qualify.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · 2026 round closed May 1, 2026 (decisions June 2026); no next round posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Viability Program clients who participated in a recent cohort (2024 or 2025 for the 2026 round) and hold a completed business or transfer plan; eligibility is set each cycle.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the online application form with the Excel budget template by the round deadline.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: $1,000 to $8,000 (2026 round)
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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Farm & Forest Viability Water Quality Grants

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Capital grants for on-farm water quality improvements that help farms meet the Required Agricultural Practices.

Up to $50,000

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 50%AgricultureEnvironment & Water

The catch: Paid by reimbursement on receipt of invoices; long-term capital projects only, not annual practices.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · FY26 round closed January 14, 2026 (decisions April 2026); no next round posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont farms with gross farm income of $15,000 or more that must comply with the Required Agricultural Practices; certain non-farm entities by prior arrangement with staff.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the PDF application and Excel budget by the posted deadline; informational sessions are offered before the deadline.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit
Award size: Up to $50,000
Funding source: State
Match: 50%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Rebecca Williams; tel: (802) 828-2962;

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Farmland Conservation Program

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Buys conservation easements to keep Vermont's best farmland in agriculture.

Up to $550,000 per application and $4,200 per acre

OpenGrantAgricultureEnvironment & Water

The catch: Permanent deed restrictions; Board decisions can take up to three months to fund after the meeting.

Next deadline: Jan 7, 2027 · Two-step process that can take 12-18 months; conservation application deadlines precede each Board meeting (January 7, 2027 for the March 25, 2027 meeting)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Nonprofit conservation organizations with 501(c)(3) status (typically land trusts), Vermont municipalities and certain state agencies, applying on behalf of landowners with state-significant farmland.
How to apply: Direct application: discuss the project with VHCB staff, submit the pre-application and landowner statement of intent; if approved, submit the online full funding application by a Board conservation deadline.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: Up to $550,000 per application and $4,200 per acre
Funding source: Federal and State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Nina Gage; email: [email protected]; tel: (802) 828-5555;

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Farmland Retirement Program

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Buys out farms whose continued operation harms water quality.

Acquisition cost plus up to $20,000 in associated costs

Confirm with agencyGrantEnvironment & WaterAgriculture

The catch: Funds cannot pay direct remediation or restoration costs such as structure removal or tree planting.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No deadline posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Nonprofit conservation organizations with 501(c)(3) status, Vermont municipalities and certain state agencies; the project must take all or part of the property out of agricultural production.
How to apply: Direct application: contact VHCB conservation staff and follow the program guidelines.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: Acquisition cost plus up to $20,000 in associated costs
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Stacy Cibula; email: [email protected]; tel: (802) 828-5066;

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Healthy & Lead-Safe Homes Program

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Forgivable 0% loans and free technical help to remove lead-based paint hazards from older homes.

Up to $30,000 per unit

Confirm with agencyLoanMatch $500 per rental unitHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentHealth & Human Services

The catch: Rental loans are forgiven after 5 years only if the owner rents to income-eligible tenants, prioritizes families with children, does annual lead-safe maintenance and files compliance statements; homeowner loans are forgiven after 10 years of ownership. Occupants must relocate during the work.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Applications accepted subject to available funds; no deadline posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Owner-occupied homes must have a child under 6. Rental units must have at least one bedroom, be built before 1978 and house tenants at or below 80% of area median income; owners contribute $500 per unit to the abatement contractor.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the signed Property Application and Household Application with tax return, property photo, tax assessment, deed and (owner-occupied) the child's birth certificate.
Applicant types: Individual, Business, Nonprofit
Award size: Up to $30,000 per unit
Match: $500 per rental unit
Geography: Statewide
Contact: tel: (802) 828-5064;

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Historic Preservation Funding

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Funds acquisition and restoration of historic buildings with public use.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrantHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Owner must record a historic preservation easement; applicants must show non-VHCB funds to finish the rehabilitation and plans for ongoing maintenance.

Next deadline: Jan 7, 2027 · Conservation application deadlines precede each Board meeting (January 7, 2027 for the March 25, 2027 meeting)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Buildings on or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, or of outstanding historic significance, owned by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, a municipality or the State, with reasonable and regular public access.
How to apply: Direct application: contact VHCB conservation staff to determine the funding category, then apply through the conservation application with fundraising plans, budgets and cost estimates by a Board deadline.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide

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HOME Investment Partnerships Program (Vermont)

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Federal HOME funds for rental housing serving low- and very low-income Vermonters.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrant or loanHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Federal HOME rules apply (income targeting, rent limits and affordability periods in the HOME Program Handbook), plus the VHCB application supplement and checklists.

Next deadline: Feb 24, 2027 · Housing applications considered 3-4 times a year; deadline February 24, 2027 for the May 19, 2027 Board meeting

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Private and nonprofit developers of rental housing in Vermont serving low- and very low-income households.
How to apply: Direct application: contact VHCB housing staff, complete the site visit, then submit the Housing Application with the Federal Funds Application Supplement (HOME/HTF) by the Board-meeting deadline.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Business
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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Leahy Memphremagog Clean Water Program

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Capacity, project and land acquisition grants for aquatic habitat and water quality in the Memphremagog Basin.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantEnvironment & Water

The catch: Eligibility meeting required before applying.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · VHCB is not accepting applications at this time; no next round posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Nonprofit and public sector partners working on water quality and aquatic habitat in the Memphremagog Basin; an initial meeting with the Clean Water Program Manager is required.
How to apply: Direct application: when open, submit the capacity, project or land acquisition application template to VHCB after an eligibility meeting.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Lake Memphremagog Basin
Contact: name: Rebecca Williams, Conservation Programs Assistant; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-2962;

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Local Conservation Grant Program

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Grants to conserve locally significant land and historic buildings that matter to one community.

Up to $150,000 plus associated costs (recreational land and natural areas); up to $215,000 (local farmland); historic properties generally up to $100,000

OpenGrantMatch 33%Environment & WaterParks & Recreation

The catch: One-third match and municipal support required; long-term public benefit must be secured by deed restriction.

Next deadline: Jan 7, 2027 · Conservation application deadlines precede each Board meeting (January 7, 2027 for the March 25, 2027 meeting)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Nonprofit conservation organizations with 501(c)(3) status, Vermont municipalities and certain state agencies, with demonstrated municipal support from the town where the project is located.
How to apply: Direct application: call VHCB conservation staff, then submit the online Application for Conservation of Locally Significant Areas with the budget template by a Board deadline.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: Up to $150,000 plus associated costs (recreational land and natural areas); up to $215,000 (local farmland); historic properties generally up to $100,000
Match: 33%
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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Memphremagog Basin Clean Water Service Provider Formula Grants

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Funds non-regulatory projects that cut phosphorus loading in the Lake Memphremagog Basin.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrantEnvironment & Water

The catch: Reimbursement only, and only for costs incurred after the award letter; projects must show measurable phosphorus reduction.

Next deadline: Rolling · Ongoing call for proposals; reviewed at Basin Water Quality Council meetings (next December 4, 2026)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Approved project managers with an executed VHCB master agreement; projects must produce a measurable phosphorus reduction in the Memphremagog Basin (Basin 17).
How to apply: Direct application: meet the Clean Water Program Manager to confirm eligibility, then submit a Project ID/Development or Design/Implementation application for a Basin Water Quality Council meeting.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Lake Memphremagog Basin
Contact: name: Rebecca Williams, Conservation Programs Assistant; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-2962;
Statutory authority: Act 76 of 2019 (Vermont Clean Water Service Delivery Act)

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National Housing Trust Fund (Vermont)

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Federal production funds for housing for extremely low- and very low-income households, including homeless households.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrant or loanHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentDisadvantaged Communities

The catch: Deeper income targeting, lower rent requirements and a longer minimum affordability period than HOME.

Next deadline: Feb 24, 2027 · Housing applications considered 3-4 times a year; deadline February 24, 2027 for the May 19, 2027 Board meeting

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Nonprofit housing development organizations, public housing agencies, private developers of affordable housing and municipalities.
How to apply: Direct application: contact VHCB housing staff, complete the site visit, then submit the Housing Application with the Federal Funds Application Supplement by the Board-meeting deadline.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, Business
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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Privately Owned Working Forestlands Conservation

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Funds conservation of Vermont forests owned and managed by private individuals or families.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrantEnvironment & Water

The catch: Two-stage application; conservation restrictions are permanent.

Next deadline: Jan 7, 2027 · Conservation application deadlines precede each Board meeting (January 7, 2027 for the March 25, 2027 meeting)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Nonprofit conservation organizations with 501(c)(3) status, Vermont municipalities and certain state agencies, for forestland owned and managed by private individuals or families.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the application of interest; after approval submit the full Application for Conservation of Private Working Forestlands with the budget workbook by a Board deadline.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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Shared Equity Homeownership Grants

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Purchase subsidies that lower the price of a home in exchange for permanent affordability.

Up to $80,000 or 35% of the purchase price

Confirm with agencyGrantHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: On resale the owner keeps only 25% of the appreciated value plus principal paid down and approved improvements; the subsidy stays with the home.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Ongoing through partner HomeOwnership Centers, subject to available homes and funds

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Household income below 120% of county median, adjusted for household size (70% of median for Habitat for Humanity homes). Each buyer must complete a homebuyer education program at a NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Center and obtain mortgage financing.
How to apply: Pass-through: apply through a Vermont NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Center or VHCB affordable housing partner; VHCB funds the partner organizations.
Applicant types: Individual
Award size: Up to $80,000 or 35% of the purchase price
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide

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4. Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)

15 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Aquatic Nuisance Control Grant-in-Aid Program

Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation

Cost-share grants for local aquatic invasive and nuisance species management.

Award amounts vary; up to 75% of estimated project cost

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 25%Environment & WaterParks & Recreation

The catch: Payment follows full completion of the scope, in proportion to final expenditures; late reports are not considered for an award, and only cost share accrued within the project timeline counts.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Request for Proposals posted on the Vermont Business Registry (2026 RFP referenced on the page); no next round date posted on the page.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont municipalities or Regional Partners; waterbodies in more than one municipality may be covered by a joint application.
How to apply: Direct application: respond to the Aquatic Nuisance Control Grant-in-Aid Request for Proposals posted on the Vermont Business Registry.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Award amounts vary; up to 75% of estimated project cost
Funding source: Federal and State
Match: 25%
Contact: name: Kim Jensen; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-490-6120;
Statutory authority: 10 V.S.A. § 1458

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Brownfields Technical and Financial Assistance (VTDEC)

Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation

DEC-paid site assessment, cleanup planning and cleanup for brownfield redevelopment.

Varies — check official page

OpenIn-kindEnvironment & WaterHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: You receive contractor services, not cash; DEC hires pre-qualified contractors, and the assistance is gap funding that may not cover the full request.

Next deadline: Rolling · Rolling; DEC accepts applications on a revolving basis.

Applicant tip: Check with your Regional Planning Commission or Regional Development Corporation about their brownfields funds as well.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Prospective purchasers and innocent current owners of contaminated property that is to be redeveloped; applicants can neither have caused nor contributed to the contamination nor be connected to anyone who did.
How to apply: Direct application: complete the fillable PDF application on the Request Funding from VTDEC page and email it to the project manager for your site.
Applicant types: Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Disbursement: Other
Contact: name: Patricia Coppolino; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-249-5822;

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Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Loans

Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation

Low-interest loans for wastewater, stormwater and other clean water infrastructure.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyLoanEnvironment & Water

The catch: Recipients must follow the Qualifications-Based Selection process for engineers, develop a Fiscal Sustainability Plan and certify Cost and Effectiveness; construction loans carry a 2% annual administrative fee, and planning and design loans are usually rolled into the construction loan at closing.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual; each year's Intended Use Plan carries a Priority List that is replaced annually, and projects that do not execute a loan must reapply to the next year's list.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Municipalities and municipally sponsored privately owned wastewater or stormwater systems with projects eligible under the CWSRF and ranked on the annual Priority List.
How to apply: Direct application: submit a Priority List application for ranking in the annual Intended Use Plan; projects ranked in the fundable range then submit a loan application through ANR Online during the funding cycle.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Contact: name: Tom Brown; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-622-4205;

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Clean Water Workforce Capacity Development Initiative Block Grant

Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation

Capacity-building funding for the organizations that deliver Vermont clean water projects.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantEnvironment & WaterEmployment, Labor & Training

The catch: You do not apply to DEC: proposals go to the Funding Program Administrator, which sets its own solicitation, prioritization and selection process within DEC and CWIP guidance. Projects must follow the CWIP Funding Policy.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Administrator-run solicitations; each Funding Program Administrator sets its own project solicitation schedule. CWIP announces its own opportunities by listserv and the Vermont Business Registry and no longer posts them on its website.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Current and potential clean water partners in Vermont, as defined by the administrator's solicitation and the CWIP Funding Policy.
How to apply: Pass-through: apply to Watersheds United Vermont when it releases a capacity block grant solicitation.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal and State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Emily Bird, Clean Water Initiative Program; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-490-4083;

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Dam Removal Design/Implementation Block Grant

Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation

Block grant funding to design and carry out priority water quality dam removals.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantEnvironment & Water

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Sub-grants go to clean water project proponents chosen by the Funding Program Administrator; DEC's grant table lists Vermont municipalities, local or regional governmental agencies, non-profit organizations and citizens groups as eligible for Clean Water Initiative Program grants, and the CWIP Funding Policy lists eligible grant and sub-grant recipients. Projects are selected priority dam removals from the DEC Watershed Projects Database.
How to apply: Pass-through: contact Watersheds United Vermont, the Funding Program Administrator, about its dam removal block grant solicitations.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal and State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Emily Bird, Clean Water Initiative Program; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-490-4083;

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Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Loans

Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation

Low-cost financing for public water system planning and capital improvements.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyLoanEnvironment & WaterHealth & Human Services

The catch: A Priority List application is not a loan application; only projects ranked in the fundable range may apply for a loan, and principal forgiveness terms can change with each year's Intended Use Plan.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual; an Intended Use Plan with a Priority List is developed each year, and since the 2025 IUP cycle all project stages are ranked by Priority List application.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Regulated community water systems (municipal or private) and non-profit non-community water systems with eligible projects, as defined in EPA's DWSRF eligibility handbook and Vermont DWSRF Guidance Document 8.
How to apply: Direct application: submit a Priority List application; projects ranking in the fundable range can then submit a loan application through ANR Online during the funding cycle.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Business, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal and State
Contact: name: Padraic Monks; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-490-6169;

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Engineering Planning Advance

Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation

Deferred-repayment advances to pay for feasibility studies and preliminary engineering for community water or wastewater solutions.

No borrowing cap stated

OpenLoanEnvironment & WaterHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Money may not be available without a legislative appropriation, and an advance becomes repayable (or is refinanced) once the project goes to construction.

Next deadline: Rolling · Rolling; administered first come, first served, with applicants wait-listed to the next fiscal year when funds run out.

Applicant tip: Up to 25% of the amount borrowed can pay for managerial help from your Regional Planning Commission.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont municipalities without existing water or sewer ratepayers, plus regional planning and long-term master planning efforts tied to water quality or drinking water needs.
How to apply: Direct application: download the application form from the program page and submit it to the Engineering Planning Advance lead.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: No borrowing cap stated
Funding source: State
Contact: name: Lynnette Claudon, Engineering Planning Advance Lead; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-490-6226;

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Financial Assistance Program for Residential Heating Oil Tank Removal/Replacement

Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation

Help low-income homeowners close, replace or upgrade home heating oil tanks before they leak.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantEnvironment & WaterHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Work done before DEC approval is not funded, and a tank owner can take money from only one tank program (this one, a Vermont Community Loan Fund loan, or the fuel dealers' rebate).

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · State fiscal year; applicants for the fiscal year receive written notice of awards after July 1.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Owners of single-family residences (including mobile homes) in Vermont with underground or aboveground oil tanks used solely for on-premises heating of a non-commercial property; low-income homeowners are prioritized.
How to apply: Direct application: request an application from the Storage Tanks Section contact for your tank type (underground or aboveground) and get DEC approval before any work begins.
Applicant types: Individual
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Contact: name: Sue Thayer (underground tanks); email: [email protected]; tel: 802-522-0487; name: Kristin Schultz (aboveground tanks); email: [email protected]; tel: 802-522-0071;

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On-site Loan Program (Wastewater and Potable Water Revolving Loan Fund)

Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation

Loans to repair or replace failed home septic systems and water supplies.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyLoanEnvironment & WaterHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Income and bank-denial tests apply; payments are made through reimbursement requests.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No application window stated on the program page.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Single-family, year-round residences; household income below 200% of state median income; applicant denied bank financing.
How to apply: Direct application: complete the Pre-Qualification Application (paper or electronic version) from the program page and contact the program for next steps.
Applicant types: Individual
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Contact: name: Chris Rottler; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-461-6051;

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Unsafe Dam State Revolving Fund

Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation

Loans, and partial grants for removal, to fix or remove dams determined to be unsafe.

Up to $50,000 in eligible costs per project (cap may be adjusted)

Confirm with agencyGrant or loanEnvironment & WaterDisaster Prevention & Relief

The catch: The dam must already be found unsafe; only breach/removal gets a 25% grant, everything else is a loan to repay, and only order-required work counts.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No application window stated on the program page.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Municipalities, nonprofit entities and private individuals whose dam has first been found unsafe through the statutory process; only work required by an unsafe dam order, including engineering services, is eligible.
How to apply: Direct application: contact the Dam Safety Program; financing follows the fund's adopted Rules.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Individual
Award size: Up to $50,000 in eligible costs per project (cap may be adjusted)
Funding source: State
Contact: name: Ben Green; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-622-4093;

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Vermont Diesel Emissions Reduction Financial Assistance Awards (DERA)

Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation

Incentive funding to cut emissions from diesel engines, vehicles and equipment.

Award amounts vary

Confirm with agencyGrantEnvironment & WaterTransportation

The catch: Cost share varies by project: for example the program funds up to 45% of replacing a heavy-duty diesel truck with a zero-tailpipe vehicle, and up to 25% for a newer diesel, hybrid or alternative fuel replacement.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Periodic Requests for Proposals; no current round shown on the program page.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local, state and regional agencies or departments, and businesses, institutions and nonprofit organizations operating in Vermont, for diesel engines, vehicles and equipment currently operating in the state.
How to apply: Direct application: respond to DEC's Request for Proposals when it is posted on the Vermont Business Registry (Vermont Business Assistance Network).
Applicant types: Public Agency, Business, Nonprofit, Higher Education
Award size: Award amounts vary
Funding source: Federal
Contact: name: Leigh Martin; email: [email protected]; tel: (802) 261-0713;

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Vermont Pollution Control Grants

Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation

Partial grants toward municipal water pollution abatement and control facilities.

10%-35% of qualifying project costs

Confirm with agencyGrantEnvironment & Water

The catch: Only qualifying facility elements count, and the grant share depends on Priority System points and on the Legislature funding the program that year.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Tied to the annual Priority List and legislative appropriations.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont municipalities with qualifying water pollution abatement and control facility projects ranked in the fundable range for Pollution Control Grants.
How to apply: Direct application: projects are ranked through the State Revolving Fund Priority List process; contact the Water Investment Division.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: 10%-35% of qualifying project costs
Funding source: State
Contact: name: Tom Brown; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-622-4205;

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Water Quality Enhancement Development, Design, and Implementation Block Grant

Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation

Block grant funding for developing, designing and building priority water quality enhancement projects.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantEnvironment & Water

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Sub-grants go to clean water project proponents chosen by the Funding Program Administrator; DEC's grant table lists Vermont municipalities, local or regional governmental agencies, non-profit organizations and citizens groups as eligible for Clean Water Initiative Program grants, and the CWIP Funding Policy lists eligible grant and sub-grant recipients.
How to apply: Pass-through: apply to one of the Funding Program Administrators (Mount Ascutney Regional Commission, Natural Resource Conservation Council or Watersheds United Vermont) when it releases a solicitation.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal and State
Geography: Statewide; prioritized outside the Lake Champlain and Lake Memphremagog basins
Contact: name: Emily Bird, Clean Water Initiative Program; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-490-4083;

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Water Quality Restoration Formula Grant (Clean Water Service Providers)

Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation

Formula funding, passed through Clean Water Service Providers, for non-regulatory clean water projects in the Lake Champlain and Lake Memphremagog basins.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantEnvironment & Water

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Sub-grants go to clean water project proponents chosen by the Funding Program Administrator; DEC's grant table lists Vermont municipalities, local or regional governmental agencies, non-profit organizations and citizens groups as eligible for Clean Water Initiative Program grants, and the CWIP Funding Policy lists eligible grant and sub-grant recipients. Projects must be in the Lake Champlain or Lake Memphremagog basin.
How to apply: Pass-through: contact the Clean Water Service Provider (and its Basin Water Quality Council) for the basin where the project is located; providers are listed on DEC's Clean Water Service Provider Network page.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal and State
Geography: Lake Champlain and Lake Memphremagog basins
Contact: name: Emily Bird, Clean Water Initiative Program; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-490-4083;

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Woody Riparian Buffer Planting Block Grant

Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation

Block grant funding to establish and steward forested riparian buffers.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantEnvironment & Water

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Sub-grants go to clean water project proponents chosen by the Funding Program Administrator; DEC's grant table lists Vermont municipalities, local or regional governmental agencies, non-profit organizations and citizens groups as eligible for Clean Water Initiative Program grants, and the CWIP Funding Policy lists eligible grant and sub-grant recipients.
How to apply: Pass-through: apply to the Natural Resource Conservation Council or Watersheds United Vermont when they release a buffer planting solicitation.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal and State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Emily Bird, Clean Water Initiative Program; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-490-4083;

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5. Vermont Agency of Education (AOE)

11 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Adult Education and Literacy (WIOA Title II) Grant

Vermont Agency of Education

Multi-year federal funding for providers of adult basic education, high school completion and English language instruction.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantEducationEmployment, Labor & Training

The catch: Awards run for a fixed multi-year grant period, and providers must follow WIOA Title II requirements and the College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Multi-year competition; FY26-FY28 grant period (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028) closed April 25, 2025; next competition not posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Organizations that have demonstrated effectiveness in providing adult education and literacy activities, as defined in WIOA Title II, Sec. 203(5).
How to apply: Direct application: apply through the Agency's WIOA Title II funding opportunity when a new competition is posted on the Adult Education and Literacy funding page.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, School District, Higher Education, Public Agency, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Robin Castle; email: [email protected];
Statutory authority: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, Title II

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BEST and Act 230 Individual LEA Grant

Vermont Agency of Education

Annual funding for LEAs to strengthen school climate, social-emotional learning and behavioral support systems.

Varies — check official page

ExpectedGrantEducationHealth & Human Services

The catch: Funds must support the LEA's Multi-Tiered System of Supports work in school climate, SEL and behavior, aligned with its district and school improvement plans.

Next deadline: Expected: September 2027 · Annual funding opportunity; the 2026-2027 application was due September 15, 2026 (reopened and extended to October 30, 2026), with single-LEA disbursement beginning September 2026

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: All Vermont LEAs. The Agency encourages applicants to nest school climate and SEL goals in district strategic, continuous improvement and school improvement plans, prioritize climate and behavioral data collection, and commit to universal SEL practices.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the BEST and Act 230 grant application in the AOE Grants Management System (GMS) by the annual deadline.
Applicant types: School District
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Ashley Riendeau, School Climate Programs Coordinator; email: [email protected];

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Educate Innovate Initiative Lottery Partnership Educational Technology Award

Vermont Agency of Education

Equipment awards that help public schools adopt technology for student engagement and personalized learning.

$15,000 per school (equipment up to $14,000 plus up to $1,000 professional development)

Confirm with agencyIn-kindEducationScience, Technology, and Research & Development

The catch: No cash goes to the school: the school orders equipment and the Lottery pays the vendor directly; construction costs are not covered and professional development is capped at $1,000.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Spring rounds in 2024, 2025 and 2026; 2026 round due April 3, 2026 (extended to April 17, 2026); next round not posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont K-12 public schools and regional CTE centers; awards are prioritized for schools with 40% or more free/reduced lunch, and reviewers favor small rural schools under 200 students. Schools awarded in one period cannot apply again for two years.
How to apply: Direct application: download the award application from the Agency's Education Technology page and email it to the program contact by the round's deadline.
Applicant types: School District
Award size: $15,000 per school (equipment up to $14,000 plus up to $1,000 professional development)
Funding source: State
Disbursement: Other
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Josh Blumberg, Curriculum and Instruction Division; email: [email protected];

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Federal National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Equipment Grant

Vermont Agency of Education

Federal funds passed through the Agency to help school food authorities buy food service equipment.

Up to $15,000 per school (site) application

Confirm with agencyGrantNo matchFood & NutritionEducation

The catch: Each equipment purchase must cost at least $1,000, and only one application is allowed per school site.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual; applications typically open in late fall and funds are awarded in winter

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: All school food authorities that operate the National School Lunch Program; equipment must cost at least $1,000.
How to apply: Direct application: apply in the AOE Grants Management System (GMS) when the annual round opens; exact dates are announced in the Weekly Child Nutrition Update email.
Applicant types: School District, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Up to $15,000 per school (site) application
Funding source: Federal
Match: Not Required
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Conor Floyd; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-0310;

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Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) Program Grant

Vermont Agency of Education

Funds adult education providers to run English literacy and civics programs for adult English language learners, combined with workforce training.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrantEducationEmployment, Labor & Training

The catch: IELCE services must be offered in combination with Integrated Education and Training and meet 34 CFR Part 463 Subpart G requirements, including workforce integration and employment outcomes.

Next deadline: Nov 23, 2026 · Open competition; applications due November 23, 2026

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Eligible providers under WIOA Title II, Sec. 203(5) that have demonstrated effectiveness in providing adult education and literacy activities.
How to apply: Direct application: complete the WIOA Title II, Sec. 243 grant application and its appendices posted on the Agency's funding opportunities page and submit by November 23, 2026; optional virtual applicant workshops were held October 29 and November 2, 2026.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, School District, Higher Education, Public Agency, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Robin Castle; email: [email protected];
Statutory authority: WIOA Sec. 243; 34 CFR Part 463, Subpart G

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Local Foods Incentive Grant Program

Vermont Agency of Education

Per-lunch incentive payments that reward school districts for buying Vermont-produced food.

$0.15 per lunch (Baseline); $0.15, $0.20 or $0.25 per lunch at 15%, 20% or 25% local (Subsequent Year)

ExpectedGrantFood & NutritionAgricultureEducation

The catch: All local food purchases must be tracked with documentation kept on file, and applications may be audited; Subsequent Year awards require at least 15% local purchasing.

Next deadline: Expected: December 2026 · Annual; applications due by December 12th each year

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Baseline Year: any supervisory union or school district (and independent schools operating Universal School Meals) that has a local foods purchasing plan, a designated food coordinator and an approved tracking method; only one Baseline award per district. Subsequent Year: districts that already received a Baseline grant and reach at least 15% local purchasing under the legislature's local-to-Vermont definition.
How to apply: Direct application: Baseline Year applications go through the AOE Grants Management System (GMS); Subsequent Year applications are submitted through the district's Financial Report in Harvest. Applications are due by December 12th.
Applicant types: School District, Other Legal Entity
Award size: $0.15 per lunch (Baseline); $0.15, $0.20 or $0.25 per lunch at 15%, 20% or 25% local (Subsequent Year)
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Conor Floyd; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-0310;

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McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Subgrant

Vermont Agency of Education

Competitive subgrants that help LEAs support the enrollment, attendance and school success of students experiencing homelessness.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantEducationDisadvantaged Communities

The catch: Funds are limited to the McKinney-Vento allowable uses and the signed grant assurances.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Competitive subgrants; no current round or deadline posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont local educational agencies serving children and youth experiencing homelessness.
How to apply: Direct application: LEAs apply through the Agency's McKinney-Vento subgrant process using the posted narratives, scoring rubric and assurances.
Applicant types: School District
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected];
Statutory authority: McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Title VII, Subtitle B (42 U.S.C. 11431-11435)

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Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21C)

Vermont Agency of Education

Five-year funding for comprehensive afterschool and summer learning centers in Vermont's highest-need school communities.

$50,000-$600,000+ per year (2026 overview)

OpenGrantEducation

The catch: Programs must run 150-200+ days including at least five weeks of summer by year 2, report federal and state data every year and host peer review site visits; under the 2024-25 RFA, awards dropped to 75% of the initial award in year four and 65% in year five as programs build a sustainability base.

Next deadline: Feb 26, 2027 · Competitive five-year awards; next competition released November 16, 2026, applications due February 26, 2027 (no 21C application was released in 2025-26)

Applicant tip: The letter of intent is required, and the Agency strongly recommends visiting an existing Vermont 21C program and bringing a full team to the applicant trainings.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Public, private and nonprofit organizations, including LEAs, CBOs, faith-based organizations, municipalities and consortia, partnering with schools that are Title I schoolwide-plan eligible or have 40% or more of students eligible for free/reduced lunch. A partnership MOU and a director-level position averaging 30+ hours per week, with dedicated on-site coordinators, are required.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the required letter of intent, then the application in the AOE Grants Management System (GMS); the 2026 overview lists the request for proposals release on November 16, 2026 and applications due February 26, 2027. Join the 21C applicant mailing list through the Agency's contact form to receive trainings and updates.
Applicant types: School District, Nonprofit, Public Agency, Other Legal Entity
Award size: $50,000-$600,000+ per year (2026 overview)
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide (eligible high-need school communities)
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Johannes Haensch, Extended Learning Opportunities; email: [email protected];
Statutory authority: Every Student Succeeds Act, Title IV, Part B

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State Afterschool Grant - Center Track

Vermont Agency of Education

Helps an applicant build or sustain one single-site comprehensive afterschool and summer center.

$50,000-$150,000 per year (2026 overview)

OpenGrantEducation

The catch: Three-year grant with annual performance reviews; centers must offer at least 100 days of programming in year one with substantial growth each year, and complete yearly data collection and site visits.

Next deadline: Feb 12, 2027 · Annual competition; 2026 round released November 2, 2026, due February 12, 2027

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Public, private and nonprofit organizations in a required partnership with a school, with a director-level position averaging 30+ hours per week (responsibilities may be split between two people).
How to apply: Direct application: apply in the AOE Grants Management System (GMS); the 2026 overview lists the request for proposals release on November 2, 2026 and applications due February 12, 2027.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, School District, Business
Award size: $50,000-$150,000 per year (2026 overview)
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Johannes Haensch, Extended Learning Opportunities; email: [email protected];

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State Afterschool Grant - Program Track

Vermont Agency of Education

Funds new, expanded or pilot afterschool and summer programs for K-12 youth, especially in underserved areas.

$15,000-$75,000 per year (2026 overview)

OpenGrantEducation

The catch: Grant period is 3.5 years with annual performance reviews, a yearly cycle of data collection and site visits, and sustainability is expected to shift to local budgets, a comprehensive center, 21C or other funding.

Next deadline: Dec 11, 2026 · Annual competition; 2026 round released November 2, 2026, due December 11, 2026 (the prior round was due December 10, 2025)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Public, private and nonprofit organizations serving Vermont K-12 youth that can identify an on-site program leader.
How to apply: Direct application: apply in the AOE Grants Management System (GMS); the 2026 overview lists the request for proposals release on November 2, 2026 and applications due December 11, 2026. Organizations new to GMS must enroll and complete Central Data first.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, School District, Business
Award size: $15,000-$75,000 per year (2026 overview)
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Johannes Haensch, Extended Learning Opportunities; email: [email protected];

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State School Nutrition Program (SNP) Equipment Grant

Vermont Agency of Education

Helps school food authorities buy kitchen and serving equipment for their nutrition programs.

Up to $10,000 per application (one per school)

Confirm with agencyGrantNo matchFood & NutritionEducation

The catch: Equipment must cost at least $200 per item and serve the school nutrition program.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual; applications typically open in spring and funds are awarded in summer

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Supervisory unions and school districts that operate or wish to operate the National School Lunch Program; each piece of equipment must cost at least $200.
How to apply: Direct application: apply in the AOE Grants Management System (GMS) when the annual round opens; exact dates are announced in the Weekly Child Nutrition Update email.
Applicant types: School District
Award size: Up to $10,000 per application (one per school)
Funding source: State
Match: Not Required
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Conor Floyd; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-0310;

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6. Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans)

11 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Better Roads Program

Vermont Agency of Transportation

Grants to towns for road erosion inventories and erosion-control construction that protect water quality.

Category B up to $20,000; Category C up to $40,000; Category D up to $60,000; Category A amounts set per municipality

OpenGrantMatch 20%TransportationEnvironment & Water

The catch: Reimbursement only: municipalities submit the VTrans invoicing form after paying for the work. Work must be finished by September 30 of the year after the award, and standard VTrans grant agreement provisions (Title VI, Attachments C and D) apply.

Next deadline: Nov 20, 2026 · Annual; FY2028 Category B, C and D solicitation open with applications due November 20, 2026 (deadline extended); Category A letters of intent accepted first come, first served until funds are exhausted; awards June-July

Applicant tip: Projects that will bring a road segment into full MRGP compliance score higher, so say so plainly in the application.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont municipalities with town road erosion, drainage or culvert projects; Category D structures must be larger than 36 inches and sized to a hydraulic study or ANR River Management Engineer consultation.
How to apply: Direct application: download the FY2028 Better Roads ad, application guide and application from the program page and submit to Better Roads staff; Category A uses a fillable letter of intent.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Category B up to $20,000; Category C up to $40,000; Category D up to $60,000; Category A amounts set per municipality
Funding source: Federal and State
Match: 20%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide (Vermont municipalities)
Contact: name: Ross Gouin, Better Roads Program Manager; email: [email protected]; tel: (802) 595-2381;

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Bicycle and Pedestrian Grant Program

Vermont Agency of Transportation

Grants for sidewalks, paths, crossings and other walking and biking facilities, from scoping through construction.

Typical awards around $750,000 (design/construction) and $50,000 (scoping studies)

ExpectedGrantMatch 20%TransportationParks & Recreation

The catch: Reimbursement only; every project, including scoping studies, must be completed or the grant must be paid back. Small Scale funds cover construction only and cannot match or add on to a federal project.

Next deadline: Expected: June 2027 · Annual; application materials available in April, applications due around June, selection in August, funds available December/January

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Eligible public applicants listed above; federal projects must follow FHWA and VTrans requirements and have a Municipal Project Manager.
How to apply: Direct application: use the current Federal and Small Scale Bike/Ped grant guides on the program page and apply during the annual spring solicitation.
Applicant types: Public Agency, School District, Tribal Government
Award size: Typical awards around $750,000 (design/construction) and $50,000 (scoping studies)
Funding source: Federal and State
Match: 20%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Peter Pochop, grant questions; email: [email protected]; tel: (802) 477-3123;

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Mobility and Transportation Innovations (MTI) Grant Program

Vermont Agency of Transportation

Grants for transportation demand management projects that improve mobility and cut single-occupancy driving.

Around $10,000 (small), $50,000 (medium) or $100,000+ (large); up to $250,000 per grant

Confirm with agencyGrantTransportationEnergy

The catch: Awardees must track MTI performance metrics and report outcomes using the invoice and metrics workbook.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual rounds (FY2026, FY2027); FY2027 applications were due September 21, 2026 at 4:30 pm

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Eligible applicants listed above; applications must name the goals addressed and how performance metrics will be tracked and reported.
How to apply: Direct application: follow the FY MTI Grant Guidance document on the program page and submit by the posted deadline.
Applicant types: Public Agency, School District, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Around $10,000 (small), $50,000 (medium) or $100,000+ (large); up to $250,000 per grant
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Jeremy Whiting; email: [email protected]; tel: (802) 793-2878;
Statutory authority: Act 121 of 2020 (2020 Transportation Bill)

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Municipal Grants in Aid Program

Vermont Agency of Transportation

Formula grants that help towns install MRGP best management practices on hydrologically connected roads.

Formula base offers by municipality — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 20%TransportationEnvironment & Water

The catch: Towns submit one invoice at project completion with a certification that the repaired segments fully comply with the MRGP, and a preconstruction site visit with MRGP portal data entry is required.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual; FY27 letters of intent were due May 1, 2026 and the round is closed; next solicitation anticipated Spring 2027; awards in July, work complete by September 30 of the following year

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont municipalities that submit a letter of intent, are MRGP-compliant at the time of award, and complete a preconstruction site visit with VTrans or its agent.
How to apply: Direct application: submit a letter of intent to VTrans during the spring solicitation posted on the program page; participating towns then receive a formula award offer.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Formula base offers by municipality — check official page
Funding source: State
Match: 20%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide (Vermont municipalities)
Contact: name: Ross Gouin, Grants in Aid Manager; email: [email protected]; tel: (802) 595-2381;

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Municipal Highway and Stormwater Mitigation Program (MHSMP)

Vermont Agency of Transportation

Federal grants for stormwater planning and treatment tied to highway runoff.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrantMatch 20%Environment & WaterTransportation

The catch: Reimbursement only, federal-aid procurement and design standards, and projects typically take 3-5 years to reach construction.

Next deadline: Dec 4, 2026 · Annual; applications due in the fall; 2027 applications due December 4, 2026

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Eligible public applicants listed above; federal-aid requirements and a Municipal Project Manager apply.
How to apply: Direct application: complete the TAP and MHSMP fillable grant application using the October 2026 guidebook on the program page.
Applicant types: Public Agency, School District, Tribal Government
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Match: 20%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Ross Gouin; email: [email protected]; tel: (802) 595-2381;

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Municipal Park and Ride Grant Program

Vermont Agency of Transportation

State grants to towns to build or improve commuter park-and-ride lots.

No maximum; awards vary with the annual appropriation

ExpectedGrantTransportation

The catch: Grant funds cannot pay for right-of-way or lease costs; the municipality must maintain the lot and coordinate with public transit providers where a route exists or is planned.

Next deadline: Expected: August 2027 · Annual; application materials available in July, applications due around August, selection in November, work begins February

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Municipalities that own the land (or hold it under a State Highway Access Permit or a private lease of at least 20 years) for a lot on or near a state highway with at least 10 spaces, open to commuters year-round and maintained by the town.
How to apply: Direct application: apply to the VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau during the annual summer solicitation.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: No maximum; awards vary with the annual appropriation
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide (Vermont municipalities)
Contact: name: Tina Bohl; email: [email protected];

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Small Scale Local HSIP Grant Program

Vermont Agency of Transportation

Construction grants for low-cost proven safety countermeasures on local roads.

Up to $50,000 (October 2026 VTrans guide; the program page still lists the 2023 limit of $35,000 per town)

Confirm with agencyGrantTransportation

The catch: Construction only: design, permitting and administration are not reimbursed. Construction is expected the year after the grant agreement, and the town must maintain the improvements for their service life.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Solicited periodically; the program page still shows the 2023 round (due June 16)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont municipalities; projects must be in the public right-of-way.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the VTrans Small Scale Safety Improvement Grant application when a round is solicited; questions to HSIP Technical Support.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Up to $50,000 (October 2026 VTrans guide; the program page still lists the 2023 limit of $35,000 per town)
Geography: Statewide (Vermont municipalities)
Contact: email: [email protected];

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Town Highway Class 2 Roadway Program

Vermont Agency of Transportation

State grants to resurface or reconstruct Class 2 town highways.

Up to $200,000 per project

ExpectedGrantMatch 30%Transportation

The catch: Reimbursement program; overlays should cover the full road width including existing shoulders, guardrail and curbing are eligible only when essential to the roadway, and the town handles plans, permits and inspection.

Next deadline: Expected: April 2027 · Annual; grant information and applications go to towns by February 1 and applications are due no later than April 15 each year; 30-month performance period

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont municipalities with Class 2 town highways.
How to apply: Direct application: submit a Town Highway Grant Application with a work description and detailed cost estimate to your VTrans District office.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Up to $200,000 per project
Funding source: State
Match: 30%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide (Vermont municipalities)
Contact: name: your VTrans District Transportation Administrator;
Statutory authority: 19 V.S.A. § 306

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Town Highway Emergency Fund

Vermont Agency of Transportation

State aid for town highway and drainage structure repairs after disasters that get no federal declaration.

Up to 90% of eligible repair or replacement cost (or cost minus 10% of the non-winter highway budget, whichever is greater)

Confirm with agencyGrantTransportationDisaster Prevention & Relief

The catch: Administration is not eligible; costs must be documented and payment requested within 45 days of completion and within the two-year grant period, subject to available funds.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · As needed after qualifying events, while appropriated funds remain; two-year grant period

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont municipalities whose disaster damage is not eligible for FEMA or FHWA major disaster assistance and meets the 10%-of-non-winter-budget threshold, while program funds remain.
How to apply: Direct application: complete a Town Highway Grant application form from your VTrans District office after the damage occurs.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Up to 90% of eligible repair or replacement cost (or cost minus 10% of the non-winter highway budget, whichever is greater)
Funding source: State
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide (Vermont municipalities)
Contact: name: your VTrans District office;

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Town Highway Federal Disaster Program (FHWA Emergency Relief)

Vermont Agency of Transportation

Passes FHWA Emergency Relief funds to towns repairing federal-aid routes after declared disasters.

Federal share about 80% for non-Interstate routes; emergency repairs in the first 270 days may be reimbursed at 100%

Confirm with agencyGrantTransportationDisaster Prevention & Relief

The catch: Only federal-aid system routes qualify, damage must be documented with the state, and the local share covers what the federal pro-rata share does not.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · After declared disasters

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Municipalities with damage on locally controlled federal-aid (FAS) routes after a qualifying declared disaster, documented with the state.
How to apply: Pass-through: when damage is identified on a locally controlled federal-aid route, contact VTrans to document the damage for eligibility.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Federal share about 80% for non-Interstate routes; emergency repairs in the first 270 days may be reimbursed at 100%
Funding source: Federal
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Ross Gouin, Town Highway Federal Disaster Program Manager; email: [email protected];

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Town Highway Structures Grant Program

Vermont Agency of Transportation

State grants for town bridges, culverts of 36 inches or more and retaining walls.

Up to $200,000 per project

ExpectedGrantMatch 20%Transportation

The catch: Reimbursement program: the town funds the work until completion (partial claims only in some cases). The town handles plans, permits, inspection and MUTCD-compliant traffic control, and should seek three bids unless doing the work itself.

Next deadline: Expected: April 2027 · Annual; grant information and applications go to towns by February 1 and applications are due no later than April 15 each year; 30-month performance period

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont municipalities with eligible structures on Class 1, 2 or 3 town highways.
How to apply: Direct application: submit a Town Highway Grant Application, with work description, detailed cost estimate and environmental review information, to your VTrans District office.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Up to $200,000 per project
Funding source: State
Match: 20%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide (Vermont municipalities)
Contact: name: your VTrans District Transportation Administrator;
Statutory authority: 19 V.S.A. § 306

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7. Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)

10 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Certified Local Government (CLG) Grants

Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development

Annual matching grants for local historic preservation surveys, nominations, plans and education in Certified Local Government communities.

Typically $5,000-$20,000

ExpectedGrantHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentLibraries and Arts

The catch: Federal grant rules apply, with progress reports, project tracking and a final report on the Division's templates.

Next deadline: Expected: March 2027 · Annual ("CLG grants are awarded on an annual basis"); 2026 applications were due March 16, 2026

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont municipalities that are Certified Local Governments; check the CLG coordinator list on the Division's site.
How to apply: Direct application: complete the CLG Grant Application (Word) and project budget form following the annual CLG Grant Manual and submit them to the Division for Historic Preservation by the posted deadline.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Typically $5,000-$20,000
Funding source: Federal
Contact: name: Elizabeth Peebles, State Architectural Historian; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-505-1147;

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Downtown and Village Center Tax Credits

Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development

State income tax credits for rehabilitation, code, facade and flood-mitigation work on older buildings in designated downtowns and village centers.

State credit of 10%-50% of eligible rehabilitation expenses, subject to an annual cap

OpenTax creditHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Competitive allocation under an annual cap; work must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and state-credit projects must be finished within three years of award. The credit is claimed when work is complete (lump sum or carried forward up to nine years).

Next deadline: Jul 1, 2027 · Annual; the next round will be announced in spring 2027 with applications due July 1, 2027

Applicant tip: The state credit can be combined with the 20% federal rehabilitation credit for income-producing National Register buildings, for a combined return as high as 70% of eligible expenses.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Commercial or nonprofit-owned buildings at least 30 years old located in a designated downtown, village center or neighborhood development area, with rehabilitation expenses over $5,000; rental properties qualify, private residences do not.
How to apply: Direct application: apply to the Department of Housing and Community Development in the annual tax credit round; check building eligibility in the Vermont Planning Atlas or with program staff first.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit
Award size: State credit of 10%-50% of eligible rehabilitation expenses, subject to an annual cap
Funding source: State
Contact: name: Caitlin Corkins; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-3047;

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Downtown Sales Tax Reallocation

Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development

Reallocates state sales tax on construction materials for a downtown project to the municipality for related public improvements.

Varies — check official page

OpenOtherHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: The qualified project must be under construction within 12 months of award and the municipal project completed within 36 months; an application cannot be heard at the same Board meeting as the downtown designation request.

Next deadline: Jul 1, 2027 · Annual; next guidelines posted mid-June 2027 with applications due July 1, 2027

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Qualified projects located within a designated downtown district, applied for just before or during construction but not after it is substantially complete; projects substantially completed before the downtown was designated are not considered.
How to apply: Direct application: the municipality and developer submit a joint application to the Downtown Board using the guidelines posted each June.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Business
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State

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Downtown Transportation Fund

Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development

Grants to municipalities for transportation-related capital improvements within or serving a designated downtown.

Up to $125,000

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 20%TransportationHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Costs are eligible only once the grant agreement is in place; historic preservation review must be completed before the deadline (submit at least 30 days ahead); projects must be on municipally owned land and include construction, not just planning.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual rounds named by year; the 2026 round was announced December 2025 and closed February 13, 2026, with awards in April 2026; the next round has not been posted

Applicant tip: Send the historic preservation review form, plans, maps and photos to the Division for Historic Preservation at least 30 days before the application deadline so it can tell you whether a qualified preservation consultant is needed.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Municipalities with a State Designated Downtown Center, for projects on municipally owned land within or serving that center. Municipalities with two or more active Downtown Transportation Fund grants, or that are suspended, debarred or delinquent on subrecipient or single-audit reports, are ineligible.
How to apply: Direct application: email one electronic copy of the complete application (50-page limit) to [email protected], including the Historic Preservation Project Review Form approved by the Division for Historic Preservation; a pre-application meeting with the program coordinator is encouraged.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Up to $125,000
Match: 20%
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Natalie Elvidge, ACCD Planning Coordinator; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-261-0681;
Statutory authority: 24 V.S.A. § 2796(c)

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Historic Barn Preservation Grants

Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development

50/50 matching grants to repair historic barns and other agricultural outbuildings.

Up to $20,000

OpenGrantMatch 50%AgricultureHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Reimbursement only: you pay the full cost and the State reimburses after the project and paperwork are complete; work must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and may not start before the award.

Next deadline: Dec 7, 2026 · Annual; the 2027 round is open with applications due Monday, December 7, 2026 (the program FAQ describes the usual deadline as the first Monday of November)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Agricultural buildings at least 50 years old and listed in or eligible for the State Register of Historic Places (the program FAQ says the National Register), owned by an individual, municipality or nonprofit. In-town carriage barns, new construction, additions, mechanical systems, code work, maintenance and planning projects are not eligible.
How to apply: Direct application: download the 2027 Barn Preservation Grant Application and Manual from the program page and submit them with a written contractor estimate and photographs to the Division for Historic Preservation.
Applicant types: Individual, Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Up to $20,000
Funding source: State
Match: 50%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Contact: name: Caitlin Corkins, Tax Credits & Grants Coordinator; tel: 802-828-3047;

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Historic Preservation Grants

Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development

50/50 matching grants for repair and restoration of historic community buildings.

Up to $20,000

ExpectedGrantMatch 50%Housing, Community and Economic DevelopmentLibraries and Arts

The catch: Reimbursement only: you pay the full project cost and the State reimburses its share after the work and paperwork are complete; work already started or completed cannot be funded.

Next deadline: Expected: October 2027 · Annual; applications generally available in August and due the first Monday of October each year. The 2027 round closed October 5, 2026

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Buildings owned by a municipality or nonprofit, at least 50 years old and listed in or determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. New construction, additions, electrical, plumbing, heating, weatherization, code work, routine maintenance and planning projects are not eligible.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the Historic Preservation Grant Application with a detailed written contractor estimate, digital photographs and proof of nonprofit status to the Division for Historic Preservation.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Up to $20,000
Funding source: State
Match: 50%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Contact: name: Caitlin Corkins, Tax Credits & Grants Coordinator; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-3047;

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Manufactured Home Improvement and Repair Program (MHIR)

Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development

Awards to keep manufactured homes in Vermont mobile home parks habitable and to fill vacant park lots.

Up to $20,000 per lot (infill, up to 10 lots per park); up to $15,000 (foundations); home repair Tier 1 up to $5,000, larger Tier 2 awards by review

Confirm with agencyGrantHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentDisadvantaged Communities

The catch: No retroactive work is paid; payments go out on a single monthly schedule; parks infilling more than two lots get additional review; Tier 2 repair awards are limited and competitively evaluated.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Component-by-component; as of November 2026 foundation and emergency home repair applications are open, while infill and standard home repair applications are closed due to funding limits

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Homes must be the owner's primary residence in a park listed in the Registry of Vermont Mobile Home Parks, and the owner must rent the land (homeowners who own their land are not eligible). Park owners must be registered and prepare at least one lot for infill.
How to apply: Direct application: apply online through the MHIR ReFrame portal linked from the program page (paper applications for home repair are available from CVOEO); work may not start until the application is approved.
Applicant types: Individual, Business, Nonprofit
Award size: Up to $20,000 per lot (infill, up to 10 lots per park); up to $15,000 (foundations); home repair Tier 1 up to $5,000, larger Tier 2 awards by review
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected];

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Municipal Planning Grant (MPG)

Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development

Annual grants for town plans, zoning bylaws and other local planning projects that support statewide planning goals.

$5,000-$50,000 for a single municipality; $5,000-$65,000 for a consortium

OpenGrantMatch 10%Housing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Cash match is required and grant and match are reduced proportionally if the project comes in under budget; projects must finish within the 24-month term with a mid-project report and final report; municipalities suspended, debarred or delinquent on subrecipient or single-audit reports cannot receive funds.

Next deadline: Dec 2, 2026 · Annual. FY2027 round: application opened October 1, 2026; due December 2, 2026 at 6 p.m.; award decisions in December; grant term January 1, 2027-December 31, 2028

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont municipalities with a local planning process confirmed by their regional planning commission may apply for plan-implementation projects; municipalities without a confirmed process may apply only to create an RPC-approvable municipal plan. Each municipality may submit one application per year, and consortium members may not also apply individually that year.
How to apply: Direct application: submit online through GEARS-IGX (grants.vermont.gov) with the Municipal Resolution signed by a majority of the selectboard or council and the Certificate of Good Standing.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: $5,000-$50,000 for a single municipality; $5,000-$65,000 for a consortium
Funding source: State
Match: 10%
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Jacob Hemmerick, Planning & Policy Manager; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-5249;
Statutory authority: 24 V.S.A. § 4306(b) and (c)

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Vermont Community Development Program (VCDP / CDBG)

Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development

Competitive HUD Community Development Block Grant funding for local housing, economic development, public facility, public service and accessibility projects.

$3,000-$1,000,000 depending on grant type

OpenGrantHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentDisadvantaged Communities

The catch: 70% of CDBG funds must primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons (otherwise the project must meet the federal Slums and Blight or Urgent Need test); federal CDBG rules and environmental review apply, and the applicant municipality must hold a noticed public hearing and have an adopted municipal plan.

Next deadline: Jan 13, 2027 · Rolling, with recommended due dates tied to Community Development Board meetings. July 2026-June 2027: Scattered Site applications October 14, 2026 (Board December 10, 2026); all other types pre-application January 13, 2027, application April 14, 2027, Board June 16, 2027

Applicant tip: VCDP accepts applications on a rolling basis, but staff recommend submitting before the posted pre-application and application dates for the Board meeting you are aiming for.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Any Vermont town, city (except Burlington), incorporated village chartered to function as a general-purpose unit of local government, or a consortium of these. The municipality must have an adopted municipal plan under 24 V.S.A. chapter 117 and must hold a public hearing on the proposal before applying.
How to apply: Direct application: municipal officials submit a pre-application and then an application through the GEARS online grants system (grants.vermont.gov), after publishing a public hearing notice at least 15 days ahead and holding the hearing at least 5 days before submission.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: $3,000-$1,000,000 depending on grant type
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide except the City of Burlington
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Julia Connell; email: [email protected];

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Vermont Housing Improvement Program 2.0 (VHIP 2.0)

Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development

Forgivable loans to property owners to rehabilitate or create affordable rental units.

Up to $30,000 per unit (rehab of 0-2 bedroom units) or $50,000 per unit (3+ bedrooms, structural repairs, new units or ADUs), plus up to $20,000 for ADA/Vermont Access Rules work

Confirm with agencyLoanMatch 20%Housing, Community and Economic DevelopmentDisadvantaged Communities

The catch: Rent must stay at or below HUD Fair Market Rent for 5 or 10 years with yearly recertification; loan balances are repaid pro rata for years the requirement is not met, DHCD must approve any sale during the 5-year term, and recipients are published quarterly as public records.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Ongoing awards through the Homeownership Centers; from July through March each year 30% of project funds are set aside for 5-year forgivable loans and unassigned set-aside funds are released each April

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Owners of eligible rental housing in Vermont who commit to long-term rental at or below HUD Fair Market Rent, complete the Landlord-Tenant Mediation video and Fair Housing training, and follow the program's tenant-selection rules (accepting vouchers, credit-score and deposit limits).
How to apply: Pass-through: apply with application assistance from your regional Homeownership Center (RuralEdge, Champlain Housing Trust, Cornerstone Housing Partners, Downstreet Housing & Community Development, or Windham & Windsor Housing Trust).
Applicant types: Individual, Business
Award size: Up to $30,000 per unit (rehab of 0-2 bedroom units) or $50,000 per unit (3+ bedrooms, structural repairs, new units or ADUs), plus up to $20,000 for ADA/Vermont Access Rules work
Match: 20%
Contact: email: [email protected];

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8. Vermont Arts Council (VAC)

9 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Animating Infrastructure Grants

Vermont Arts Council

Grants to build public art into community infrastructure.

Design grants up to $5,000; implementation grants up to $15,000

Confirm with agencyGrantLibraries and ArtsHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Final report due 30 days after project completion.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Last round closed March 9, 2026; no reopening date posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational institutions and municipalities, or community groups using a Vermont 501(c)(3) fiscal agent.
How to apply: Direct application: apply through the Council's grant portal by the deadline.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, School District, Higher Education
Award size: Design grants up to $5,000; implementation grants up to $15,000
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Michele Bailey; tel: 802.402.4614;

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Artist Development Grants

Vermont Arts Council

Small grants for Vermont artists to build skills or strengthen their arts business.

Up to $2,000

OpenGrantLibraries and ArtsEmployment, Labor & Training

The catch: Final report due 30 days after the grant period.

Next deadline: Jan 24, 2027 · Closed; reopens late November 2026 with an application deadline of January 24, 2027

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont artists at all stages of their careers.
How to apply: Direct application: create an account in the Council's grant portal (1-2 business days for approval) and apply by the deadline.
Applicant types: Individual
Award size: Up to $2,000
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Dominique Gustin; tel: 802.402.4602;

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Artists in Schools Grants

Vermont Arts Council

Grants for multi-day teaching artist residencies in Vermont schools.

Up to $4,000

Confirm with agencyGrantLibraries and ArtsEducation

The catch: UEI required; final report due 30 days after project completion.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Closed; reopens June 2027 (deadline TBD)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont schools or school districts and nonprofit arts organizations with a documented school or district partnership.
How to apply: Direct application: apply through the Council's grant portal; a federal Unique Entity ID is required before awards are paid.
Applicant types: School District, Nonprofit
Award size: Up to $4,000
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Troy Hickman; tel: 802.402.4496;

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Arts Operating Grants

Vermont Arts Council

General operating support for year-round arts organizations.

One-year $3,000-$5,000; three-year $7,000-$11,000

Confirm with agencyGrantLibraries and Arts

The catch: Grants cannot exceed 30% of the organization's operating revenue.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · FY2027 round closed May 12, 2026; reopens spring 2027

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Nonprofit arts organizations, arts-based groups with a fiscal agent or sponsor, and municipal arts agencies; see the guidelines for details.
How to apply: Direct application: create an account in the Council's grant portal and apply by the deadline.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: One-year $3,000-$5,000; three-year $7,000-$11,000
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Amy Cunningham; tel: 802.402.4953;

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Arts Project Grants

Vermont Arts Council

Grants for community arts projects that widen access to the arts.

$1,000 to $5,000

Confirm with agencyGrantLibraries and ArtsHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Final report due 30 days after project completion.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Last round closed May 8, 2026; reopens spring 2027

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, municipalities and educational institutions.
How to apply: Direct application: apply through the Council's grant portal by the deadline.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, School District, Higher Education
Award size: $1,000 to $5,000
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Michele Bailey; tel: 802.402.4614;

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Creation Grants

Vermont Arts Council

Flat awards that pay Vermont artists to create new work.

$5,000 flat award; $10,000 option for performing arts groups in dance, theater or multidisciplinary productions

Confirm with agencyGrantLibraries and Arts

The catch: Highly competitive panel review; final report due 30 days after the grant period.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Closed; reopens for FY28 in 2027 (deadline TBD)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont individual artists and artist groups.
How to apply: Direct application: create an account in the Council's SlideRoom portal and apply by the posted deadline.
Applicant types: Individual
Award size: $5,000 flat award; $10,000 option for performing arts groups in dance, theater or multidisciplinary productions
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Dominique Gustin; tel: 802.402.4602;

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Creative Aging Grants

Vermont Arts Council

Grants for skill-based arts learning and social engagement for adults 60 and older.

Up to $6,000 (average $4,000)

Confirm with agencyGrantLibraries and ArtsHealth & Human Services

The catch: Final report due 30 days after project completion.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Closed; reopens summer 2027 (deadline TBD)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, municipalities and educational institutions.
How to apply: Direct application: apply through the Council's grant portal when the round opens.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, School District, Higher Education
Award size: Up to $6,000 (average $4,000)
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Troy Hickman; tel: 802.402.4496;

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Cultural Facilities Grants

Vermont Arts Council

Matching grants to improve buildings that host public cultural activities.

$1,000 to $30,000

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 100%Libraries and ArtsHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: 1:1 match; applicant must own a building at least ten years old.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Last round closed May 15, 2026; reopens spring 2027

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont nonprofit organizations and municipalities that own a Vermont facility in existence for at least ten years before the deadline.
How to apply: Direct application: apply through the Council's grant portal by the deadline.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: $1,000 to $30,000
Funding source: State
Match: 100%
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Michele Bailey; tel: 802.402.4614;

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Early Childhood Arts Partnership Grants

Vermont Arts Council

Grants for arts education for preschool-aged children through partnerships with teaching artists.

Up to $6,000

Confirm with agencyGrantLibraries and ArtsEducation

The catch: Final report due 30 days after project completion.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Closed; reopens summer 2027 (deadline TBD)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont public schools, school districts and nonprofit organizations.
How to apply: Direct application: apply through the Council's grant portal when the round opens.
Applicant types: School District, Nonprofit
Award size: Up to $6,000
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Troy Hickman; tel: 802.402.4496;

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9. Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA)

9 programs · Agency grants page ↗

10% for Vermont (LIAC) Housing Loans

Vermont Housing Finance Agency

Below-market short- and long-term housing loans from a VHFA and State Treasurer partnership.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyLoanHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Most of the partnership funds were committed by May 2025; confirm availability with VHFA.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No deadline posted; more than $48 million of the $50 million committed as of May 2025

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Qualified developers and builders with rental projects serving households at or below 60% AMI, priority projects serving 65%-120% AMI, small infill projects, MIHDP homeownership projects or cooperative and nonprofit manufactured housing communities.
How to apply: Direct application: through VHFA's Apply for Financing process; may be layered with an RRLF loan.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Business
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide

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Federal 4% Housing Tax Credits (Bond Credits)

Vermont Housing Finance Agency

Non-competitive federal housing credits paired with tax-exempt bond financing.

Varies — check official page

OpenTax creditHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Long-term rent and income restrictions and compliance monitoring.

Next deadline: Rolling · Rolling for all projects not pursuing State Rental Credits

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Affordable rental housing projects that qualify for Section 42 credits with tax-exempt bond financing.
How to apply: Direct application: submit intake materials and the application through the Builders Patch portal; staff open further sections after intake review.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Business
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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Federal 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (Ceiling Credits)

Vermont Housing Finance Agency

Competitive federal tax credits that raise equity for affordable rental housing.

Up to $30 million in credits available this round ($3 million per year for 10 years)

OpenTax creditHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Long-term rent and income restrictions and annual compliance under the QAP and IRS rules.

Next deadline: Dec 7, 2026 · Competitive rounds; current round portal opens November 9, 2026, pre-applications due December 7, 2026, full applications due February 1, 2027, Board action expected March 11, 2027

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Affordable rental housing projects that qualify under Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code and score under the current QAP.
How to apply: Direct application: submit pre-application materials (site control, site plan, preliminary plans, zoning evidence, draft pro forma) in the Builders Patch portal, then the full application by the round deadline.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Business
Award size: Up to $30 million in credits available this round ($3 million per year for 10 years)
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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Housing Investments for VErmont (HIVE) Fund

Vermont Housing Finance Agency

Flexible bridge and gap loans for affordable rental projects.

Varies — check official page

OpenLoanHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Projects using the Vermont Housing Investment Fund must give VHFA first opportunity to be permanent lender.

Next deadline: Rolling · Rolling

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Projects that qualify for Section 42 housing credits and/or have at least 50% of units affordable below 80% AMI with market-rate units capped at 120% AMI.
How to apply: Direct application: through the Common Application in Builders Patch; see the HIVE Program Guidelines and Term Sheet.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Business
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Other
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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Middle-Income Homeownership Development Program (MIHDP)

Vermont Housing Finance Agency

Development subsidy for building and rehabilitating homes for moderate-income buyers.

Subsidy up to 35% of development costs; up to $6.6 million available this round

OpenGrantHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Homes must be sold to income-eligible buyers at affordable prices; program guidelines are being updated.

Next deadline: Dec 31, 2026 · Homeownership Development Program round: pre-applications due December 31, 2026, full applications due March 1, 2027

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Projects building or rehabilitating homes for sale to households within VHFA homeownership program income and affordable price limits.
How to apply: Direct application: through Builders Patch with the Homeownership Development Program round.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Business
Award size: Subsidy up to 35% of development costs; up to $6.6 million available this round
Funding source: Federal and State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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Multifamily Construction and Permanent Loans

Vermont Housing Finance Agency

Construction and permanent mortgage financing for affordable rental housing.

Varies — check official page

OpenLoanHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Loans carry rent restrictions and household income limits plus monitoring, insurance, budget and audit requirements; construction draws follow VHFA's requisition process.

Next deadline: Rolling · Rolling unless paired with products that have due dates

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Housing sponsors organized on a limited-profit or nonprofit basis and approved by VHFA as qualified to own, build, operate or manage residential housing.
How to apply: Direct application: use the Common Application in Builders Patch.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Business
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Other
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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Rental Revolving Loan Fund (RRLF)

Vermont Housing Finance Agency

Low-interest subordinate loans for middle-income rental housing.

Up to 35% of development cost per unit; up to $16 million available this round

OpenLoanHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Rents are set under the affordability thresholds matrix and RRLF compliance requirements apply; future rounds depend on new appropriations.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Developers and builders creating or preserving rental housing for middle-income households, per the RRLF Guidelines updated November 3, 2026.
How to apply: Direct application: submit pre-application materials in Builders Patch, then the full application (multifamily rental without housing tax credits) by the round deadline.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Business
Award size: Up to 35% of development cost per unit; up to $16 million available this round
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Statutory authority: Act 47 of 2023 (HOME Act)

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Vermont Affordable Housing Tax Credit — State Homeownership Tax Credits

Vermont Housing Finance Agency

State tax credit equity for developing affordable homes for purchase.

Up to $6 million in credit equity available this round

OpenTax creditHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Homes must sell to eligible buyers under VHFA income and purchase price limits.

Next deadline: Dec 31, 2026 · Homeownership Development Program round: portal opens December 1, 2026, pre-applications due December 31, 2026, full applications due March 1, 2027, Board action expected April 14, 2027

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Developers of homes for purchase that meet the Qualified Allocation Plan and program income and price limits.
How to apply: Direct application: submit pre-application materials and then the State Homeownership application and pro forma through Builders Patch by the round deadlines.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Business
Award size: Up to $6 million in credit equity available this round
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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Vermont Affordable Housing Tax Credit — State Rental Credits

Vermont Housing Finance Agency

State housing tax credits for affordable rental development.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyTax creditHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Rent and income restrictions under the QAP.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Typically awarded once a year; 2027 dates to be announced

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Affordable rental housing projects meeting the Qualified Allocation Plan.
How to apply: Direct application: through the Builders Patch portal when VHFA announces the round in its News for Developers & Managers.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Business
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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10. Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF)

8 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Accreditation and Re-Accreditation Bonus

Vermont Department for Children and Families

A financial bonus for child care programs that earn national accreditation.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantEducationHealth & Human Services

The catch: Available only after accreditation or re-accreditation has been achieved; requirements are set in the intermediary's grant terms.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Not stated on the CDD page

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Regulated Vermont early childhood and afterschool programs that have achieved national accreditation or re-accreditation.
How to apply: Pass-through: follow the grant requirements linked from the CDD Funding Opportunities page (hosted by the Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children).
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide

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Annual Quality and Capacity Incentive Payment

Vermont Department for Children and Families

Flexible annual payments to child care programs that accept CCFAP, to grow capacity and quality.

Formula-based per-child payment; varies by enrollment and license type

ExpectedGrantHealth & Human ServicesEducation

The catch: Payment amounts change year to year with the formula and your enrollment; recipients must complete an end-of-program survey and may be chosen for interviews or site visits.

Next deadline: Expected: September 2027 · Annual; 2026 window August 14 - September 14, 2026, payments from late September 2026

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: An active Vermont registered or licensed family child care home, center-based child care and preschool program, or afterschool program that is open and serving children, intends to stay open through at least June 2027, and accepts (or can accept) Child Care Financial Assistance Program payments and charges tuition, or is a Head Start recipient. Newly licensed programs may apply.
How to apply: Direct application: complete the online application form (one per license) during the annual window; CDD processes applications within 10 business days.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit, School District
Award size: Formula-based per-child payment; varies by enrollment and license type
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected];
Statutory authority: Act 76 of 2023

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Extraordinary Financial Relief for Child Care Providers

Vermont Department for Children and Families

Emergency help for child care providers at risk of closing so families keep access to care.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantHealth & Human ServicesDisaster Prevention & Relief

The catch: Relief may come as an advance against future CCFAP payments rather than a grant; the decision is made public and cannot be appealed in court, and incomplete applications are denied.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · On request when an emergency arises; no fixed window stated

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Regulated child care providers whose closure (or failure to open or expand) within 90 days would put families' access to care at risk, or who are enrolling children from a closing program. Reviewers weigh the circumstances, other funding sources tried (including proof of loan denials), whether relief will keep the program open, STARS quality rating, and local need, especially in high-poverty areas.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the written application form with the signed cover page and required financial documents to the Child Development Division; DCF aims to decide within 10 business days of a complete application.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected];
Statutory authority: 33 V.S.A. § 3505

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NAEYC Accreditation Fee Grant

Vermont Department for Children and Families

Covers fees for National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantEducationHealth & Human Services

The catch: Covers accreditation fees only; requirements are set in the intermediary's grant terms.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Not stated on the CDD page

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont early childhood and afterschool programs pursuing NAEYC accreditation.
How to apply: Pass-through: follow the grant requirements linked from the CDD Funding Opportunities page (hosted by the Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children).
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide

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Room for Me Afterschool Capacity Building Grants

Vermont Department for Children and Families

Grants to add or keep school-age child care slots in afterschool and summer programs.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantEducationHealth & Human Services

The catch: Awards are administered by an intermediary, so grant terms and reporting follow Vermont Afterschool's round requirements.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Rounds announced by Vermont Afterschool; no current round dates on the CDD page

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: New or existing regulated center-based child care programs, afterschool programs, or family child care homes delivering afterschool and summer programming in Vermont.
How to apply: Pass-through: CDD funds the program and Vermont Afterschool runs the application; check the CDD Funding Opportunities page and Vermont Afterschool for open rounds.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide

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Shelter Development Feasibility and Capital Grants

Vermont Department for Children and Families

Feasibility and capital funding, plus consultant help, to develop new emergency shelters.

Feasibility grants up to $75,000; up to $9 million available in total for capital grants

OpenGrantHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentHealth & Human Services

The catch: Feasibility budgets are pre-approved and paid on a reimbursement basis; capital funding is limited and likely competitive, and DCF makes the final decision after VHCB's technical review.

Next deadline: Rolling · Rolling; projects funded as funding allows

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Feasibility: eligible nonprofit organizations and municipalities evaluating a potential shelter project. Capital: projects with site control that are ready to proceed, prioritized by OEO on demonstrated need.
How to apply: Direct application: for a feasibility grant, email [email protected] for an application; for a capital grant, email a pre-application (operator and owner, address, household capacity, cost estimate, operating budget, timeline) to [email protected] with "Shelter Development" in the subject line; for technical assistance, email both addresses with "Shelter TA" in the subject line.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: Feasibility grants up to $75,000; up to $9 million available in total for capital grants
Geography: Statewide; feasibility priority areas Bennington and Rutland Counties
Contact: email: [email protected]; email: [email protected];

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Special Accommodation Grants

Vermont Department for Children and Families

Helps specialized child care programs include children who need extra support.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrantHealth & Human ServicesEducation

The catch: SAG pays only for supports not covered by a child's entitled or eligible services, covers up to 12 months per application, and runs through a grant agreement that can take up to four weeks after approval to execute.

Next deadline: Dec 7, 2026 · Monthly deadlines, 4:30 p.m.: July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2 and December 7, 2026; January 4, February 1 and March 1, 2027

Applicant tip: Send the online provider letter of support to the child's health or service provider early; it attaches to your application automatically only once they complete it.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont licensed specialized child care programs. For school-age children, requests may cover after-school hours and vacations only; one submission is allowed per program per round.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the online SAG application (JotForm) linked from the CDD Funding Opportunities page by 4:30 p.m. on a monthly deadline date, with the parent/guardian consent form and a service/health provider letter of support. Applications received after a deadline are reviewed the following month.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum (VHRC) Funding

Vermont Department for Children and Families

OEO grants to agencies that deliver services within Vermont's homelessness response continuum.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentHealth & Human Services

The catch: SFY27 awards do not carry over: funded agencies must re-apply for SFY28, and the continuum's levels and rules are still being set through rulemaking.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual state fiscal year funding; SFY27 Level 4 case management round closed October 7, 2026; SFY28 VHRC application expected but not yet posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Agencies able to provide case management and other VHRC services to eligible households; see the current Notice of Funding.
How to apply: Direct application: complete the Notice of Funding and Application template and the required budget tool and submit them to [email protected] by the posted deadline.
Applicant types: Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected];
Statutory authority: Act 143 of 2026

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11. Vermont Emergency Management (VEM)

7 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)

Vermont Emergency Management

Annual FEMA pre-disaster mitigation funding for project scoping, infrastructure and building code work.

FY24/25: $2,000,000 federal share set aside for Vermont scoping and infrastructure, $1,000,000 for building code plus-ups, plus a national competition

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 25%Disaster Prevention & ReliefEnvironment & Water

The catch: A notice of interest does not guarantee VEM will advance the project to FEMA, and FEMA now asks sub-applicants for leadership and governance information with resumes of key staff.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual FEMA program; FY24/25 notice of interest due April 17, 2026 and state application deadline May 15, 2026 (passed)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Eligible government applicants whose project area has an approved local hazard mitigation plan at application and award; hazard mitigation plan development is not eligible.
How to apply: Pass-through: submit a notice of interest to VEM; invited projects apply in FEMA GO (UEI from SAM.gov required).
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: FY24/25: $2,000,000 federal share set aside for Vermont scoping and infrastructure, $1,000,000 for building code plus-ups, plus a national competition
Funding source: Federal
Match: 25%
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected];

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Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) RPC Subgrant

Vermont Emergency Management

Federal EMPG subgrants to regional planning commissions for local emergency management support.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantDisaster Prevention & Relief

The catch: Quarterly reporting, detailed reimbursement worksheets, activity logs and in-kind tracking are required, along with FFATA executive compensation reporting.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual subgrant cycle; the EMPG 25 RPC subgrant application period opened August 7, 2025

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont's 11 regional planning commissions.
How to apply: Pass-through: regional planning commissions apply under the current EMPG RPC notice of funding opportunity and scope of work posted by VEM.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide (regional planning commissions)

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Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)

Vermont Emergency Management

FEMA grants to reduce repetitive flood damage to NFIP-insured buildings.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantDisaster Prevention & ReliefHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Only NFIP-insured buildings and structures qualify.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Federal NOFO rounds; the FY2024 state deadline was February 28, 2025 and applications are no longer being accepted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont local governments and other governmental entities with NFIP-insured structures; applications go through VEM in FEMA GO.
How to apply: Pass-through: submit through FEMA GO by the state deadline VEM posts for each round.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected];

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Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

Vermont Emergency Management

FEMA disaster-based funding for buyouts, elevations and infrastructure that cut future flood and hazard losses.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 25%Disaster Prevention & ReliefEnvironment & Water

The catch: FEMA will not release awards until the community's mitigation plan is approved and adopted, funds may be held until a Local Emergency Management Plan is in place, and new HMGP funding is currently unavailable.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Disaster-based rounds after each declaration; DR-4720 and DR-4810 projects are in development and funding is currently unavailable for new HMGP projects

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Communities need a FEMA-approved local hazard mitigation plan (or commit to one within 12 months), good standing in the NFIP where the project is in a special flood hazard area, and an adopted Local Emergency Management Plan before funds are released.
How to apply: Pass-through: complete the VT HMGP uniform application (budget narrative, scope of work and application workbook) when a round opens; send project ideas for future funding to [email protected].
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Match: 25%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected];

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Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)

Vermont Emergency Management

Federal security funding for nonprofits at risk of terrorist or extremist attack.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantDisaster Prevention & Relief

The catch: A vulnerability assessment underpins the application, and federal foreign national vetting and DHS terms and conditions apply.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual federal round; FFY 2026 application period closed

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofits that can show through the application that they are at high risk of a terrorist attack.
How to apply: Pass-through: submit the NSGP Investment Justification, signature page and mission statement to the Homeland Security Grants Unit during the annual round; subscribe to the NSGP funding list for announcements.
Applicant types: Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected];

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Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (OPSG)

Vermont Emergency Management

Federal funding for local law enforcement working joint border security operations with U.S. Border Patrol.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrantLaw, Justice, and Legal Services

The catch: Detail rules are strict (minimum contacts per hour, 16-hour shift cap, travel time capped at two hours), equipment must be inventoried, and management and administration is capped at 5% of the award.

Next deadline: Nov 15, 2026 · Annual federal fiscal year round; FFY 2026 RFP sets applications due November 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: County-level or equivalent governments and tribal governments with active U.S. Border Patrol operations.
How to apply: Direct application: email the application and supporting documents to [email protected] under the FFY 2026 OPSG Request for Proposals.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Tribal Government
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Vermont border regions
Contact: email: [email protected];

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State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)

Vermont Emergency Management

DHS/FEMA funds for local terrorism preparedness planning, equipment, training and exercises.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrantDisaster Prevention & ReliefLaw, Justice, and Legal Services

The catch: Progress reports are due with each reimbursement request or at least twice a year (January 15 and July 15), and federal EHP review applies to any construction or building modification.

Next deadline: Nov 15, 2026 · Annual federal fiscal year round; FFY 2026 application period open, applications due November 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont local units of government, tribes and state agencies; projects needing lengthy EHP or drone civil rights review may not be considered in the current round.
How to apply: Direct application: email the FFY 2026 SHSP application workbook, signature page, risk questionnaire, FFATA form and certificate of insurance to [email protected] by the deadline.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Tribal Government, School District
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Ron LaFond, Homeland Security Unit Director; email: [email protected];

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12. Vermont Department of Economic Development (DED)

6 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Brownfields Revitalization Fund – Federal Program

Vermont Department of Economic Development

EPA-funded cleanup loans and grants for brownfield sites.

Grants up to $200,000 per parcel; loan size depends on available fund capital

Confirm with agencyGrant or loanEnvironment & WaterHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Site eligibility must be affirmed by EPA and federal brownfields requirements apply; grants are limited to nonprofits and municipalities, and loans must be repaid to the revolving fund.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Open application; no deadline posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Applicants must meet Department of Environmental Conservation technical standards, complete a Phase I environmental site assessment before acquisition, be enrolled in BRELLA, and have site eligibility affirmed by EPA.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the online application form linked from the program page; questions go to the ACCD brownfields team.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Business
Award size: Grants up to $200,000 per parcel; loan size depends on available fund capital
Funding source: Federal
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected];

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Brownfields Revitalization Fund – State Program

Vermont Department of Economic Development

State-funded grants to implement approved cleanup plans on enrolled brownfield sites.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 10%Environment & WaterHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Funds may be used only to implement the approved Corrective Action Plan; ACCD can recapture awards from ineligible recipients, overpayments or misused funds, and audit and compliance procedures apply.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Open application under the June 30, 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity; no closing date posted. The Legislature has added funds in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: The site must be enrolled in BRELLA and have a Corrective Action Plan approved by the Department of Environmental Conservation (applications may be filed while the CAP is pending, but no award issues without an approved CAP); the applicant must be a nonprofit, for-profit or municipality with a Vermont site.
How to apply: Direct application: read the Notice of Funding Opportunity and FAQs, then complete the online application form in one sitting (progress cannot be saved), submitted by an authorized person in the applicant organization.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Business
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Match: 10%
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected];
Statutory authority: 10 V.S.A. § 6654

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Elevate Vermont SBIR/STTR Matching Grant

Vermont Department of Economic Development

Non-competitive state matching grants to help SBIR/STTR award winners commercialize their product.

Up to $50,000

OpenGrantScience, Technology, and Research & DevelopmentHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: One grant per federal award and no more than five Elevate Vermont matching grants per business over its lifetime; the funded project should not run past six months.

Next deadline: Rolling · Rolling; applications reviewed first-come, first-served

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont-based for-profit business with a federal SBIR/STTR Phase I or II award granted before applying. Phase I awardees must commit to a Phase II application (and to Elevate Vermont technical assistance if they did not use it); Phase II awardees must be actively commercializing. Businesses with more than three prior Phase II awards are not eligible.
How to apply: Direct application: complete the online application, then email the project narrative, milestone timeline (no longer than six months), detailed budget (travel no more than 10%) and federal award notice as instructed.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Up to $50,000
Submit via: true

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State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

Vermont Department of Economic Development

Reimbursement grants for small businesses entering or expanding in foreign markets.

Up to 75% of eligible export costs, maximum $30,000 per year

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 25%Housing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Reimbursement only for pre-approved activities; printing costs are not eligible; recipients must report leads, sales and jobs quarterly through the end of the SBA grant cycle as a condition of funding.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Ongoing pre-approval of activities, subject to availability of funds

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Businesses registered with the Vermont Secretary of State with a physical operation and employees in Vermont, in business at least one year, meeting SBA size standards, selling US-made products with at least 51% U.S. content, and with a strategic export plan in place.
How to apply: Direct application: before the activity, submit Part A (Reimbursement Grant Application) with a W-9, conflict of interest policy and certificate of insurance; after the activity, submit Part B (Data Collection Instrument) with paid invoices to claim reimbursement. A separate application is needed for each activity.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Up to 75% of eligible export costs, maximum $30,000 per year
Funding source: Federal
Match: 25%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Nathan Davidson, State Trade Expansion Program Manager; email: [email protected];

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Vermont Employment Growth Incentive (VEGI)

Vermont Department of Economic Development

Performance-based cash incentive payments for new qualifying jobs, payroll and capital investment.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyOtherHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentEmployment, Labor & Training

The catch: Incentives cover only prospective activity (not jobs already created) for one to five years; payments are made only after annual job and payroll performance requirements are met and maintained.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Monthly; Initial and Final Applications are due the first Friday of the month for VEPC review on the last Thursday; the Final Application must be approved in the calendar year the project begins (final VEPC deadline typically in November). Pre-Applications have no deadline

Applicant tip: File the Pre-Application as early as possible, even a year ahead: if you wait until the activity is about to start you can miss the chance to be authorized.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: The business must show the project would not happen, or would happen in a significantly less desirable way, without the incentive; that the new activity generates more state revenue than it costs; that it is welcomed by the community and consistent with local and regional plans; that it complies with Vermont law and avoids unfair competition; and that it is in good standing with the Department of Taxes.
How to apply: Direct application: create an account in the VEGI online system, file a Pre-Application for an incentive estimate, then file Initial and/or Final Applications for VEPC review.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Submit via: true

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Vermont Training Program (VTP)

Vermont Department of Economic Development

Performance-based grants covering up to half the cost of pre-employment, new-hire and incumbent worker training.

Up to 50% of training costs

OpenGrantEmployment, Labor & Training

The catch: Performance-based: wage and benefit thresholds must be met at the end of training; travel, materials, equipment, consulting/coaching and course development costs are not covered, and training started before the agreement is signed is not funded.

Next deadline: Rolling · Rolling

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Trainees must be full-time permanent employees working in Vermont whose post-training wage meets the Joint Fiscal Office livable wage, and who are offered at least three listed benefits; VTP funds must supplement, not replace or duplicate, existing training funds.
How to apply: Direct application: apply to the VTP; staff can visit to discuss training needs, the review team typically decides in about 18 business days, and the grant agreement must be signed before training begins.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Up to 50% of training costs
Contact: name: Randall Szott, VTP Program Director; email: [email protected];

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13. Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR)

5 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Communities Caring for Canopy Grants

Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

Cost-share grants for community tree programs: planting, care, inventories and plans.

$5,000-$20,000; $100,000 available in 2027

OpenGrantMatch 50%Environment & WaterParks & Recreation

The catch: Requires a 50:50 cost share, a federal risk assessment questionnaire and a UEI; removals require replanting, and the online form cannot be saved once started.

Next deadline: Jan 29, 2027 · Annual; call for proposals released in late summer with a deadline early the following year. 2027 applications due January 29, 2027; projects must be completed by October 27, 2028.

Applicant tip: Write the application in the Word worksheet first; the online form cannot be saved or restarted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont municipal governments and public educational institutions; projects must involve trees in public ways and places as defined in 24 V.S.A. § 2501a or at public educational institutions.
How to apply: Direct application: draft answers in the grant application worksheet, then submit the online application form linked from the program page by January 29, 2027.
Applicant types: Public Agency, School District, Higher Education
Award size: $5,000-$20,000; $100,000 available in 2027
Funding source: Federal
Match: 50%
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Elise Schadler, grant application questions; email: [email protected]; tel: (802) 522-6015;

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Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grants

Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

Federal matching grants to acquire and develop public outdoor recreation areas.

Recommended $25,000-$1,000,000

OpenGrantMatch 50%Parks & RecreationEnvironment & Water

The catch: Land acquired or developed must stay in public outdoor recreation use forever (conversion needs Secretary of the Interior approval); reimbursement-only with a 50% match, and awards are not finalized until NPS review, with implementation starting around June 2028.

Next deadline: Nov 20, 2026 · Annual; 2027 round pre-applications opened September 29, 2026; pre-application deadline November 20, 2026; full application deadline January 31, 2027; National Park Service review October 2027 - March 2028.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Municipalities (including school, water and park districts), state agencies, other governmental entities and tribal governments; the site must be dedicated to public outdoor recreation in perpetuity.
How to apply: Direct application: two-step process; email the pre-application materials to [email protected] by 11:59 PM on November 20, 2026; invited applicants submit a full application by January 31, 2027.
Applicant types: Public Agency, School District, Tribal Government
Award size: Recommended $25,000-$1,000,000
Funding source: Federal
Match: 50%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Outdoor Recreation Grants Team; email: [email protected];

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Recreational Trails Program (RTP)

Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

Federal grants to build and maintain public motorized and non-motorized recreational trails.

Up to $50,000 (recommended $7,500 minimum); about $500,000 expected in the 2027 round

OpenGrantMatch 20%Parks & RecreationTransportation

The catch: Reimbursement-only with a 20% match, and federal compliance reviews (NEPA, Endangered Species Act, Section 106, Build America/Buy America and state permits) apply; federal law splits funds 30% non-motorized, 30% motorized, 40% multi-use.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Municipalities, nonprofit organizations, state or federal agencies, other governmental entities and tribal governments; projects must support the goals of Vermont's Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP).
How to apply: Direct application: two-step process; email the pre-application form, workplan and budget to [email protected] by 11:59 PM on November 20, 2026; invited applicants submit a full application by January 31, 2027.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Tribal Government
Award size: Up to $50,000 (recommended $7,500 minimum); about $500,000 expected in the 2027 round
Funding source: Federal
Match: 20%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Outdoor Recreation Grants Team; email: [email protected];

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Vermont Wildland Fire Gear (VWFG) Grant

Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

Reimbursement grants for rural fire departments to buy wildland firefighting gear.

Reimbursement of 50% of total costs, up to $3,000

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 50%Disaster Prevention & ReliefEnvironment & Water

The catch: Reimbursement-only with itemized receipts; tax and shipping are not covered, and items over $9,999, vehicles, radios, boots, generators and non-wildland equipment are excluded.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · 2026 round opened May 15, 2026 and closed June 1, 2026; no next round posted on the page.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Towns and fire departments in rural communities with a population of 10,000 or less based on the most recent US census; applicants need a SAM.gov UEI.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the VWFG application, requested items form, federal risk assessment questionnaire, Act 154 good standing certification, W-9 and signer contact during the open window.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Reimbursement of 50% of total costs, up to $3,000
Funding source: Federal
Match: 50%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

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VOREC Community Grant Program (VCGP)

Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

Grants that help communities grow local economies by leveraging outdoor recreation.

$7,500 recommended minimum to $50,000 maximum; $285,000+ available

OpenGrantNo matchParks & RecreationHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Reimbursement-only: grantees pay expenses first and then request reimbursement, so they must be able to front project costs; incomplete pre-applications do not advance.

Next deadline: Dec 13, 2026 · Grant rounds funded by one-time legislative allocations; 2027 round is the fifth. Pre-applications opened October 6, 2026; pre-application deadline December 13, 2026; full application deadline February 17, 2027.

Applicant tip: Submit before 5 pm on December 9, 2026 and staff will screen the package for completeness before the deadline.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Municipalities and nonprofits (and other governmental entities); projects must be completed within the July 1, 2027 to December 31, 2028 implementation period.
How to apply: Direct application: two-step process; email the pre-application form, workplan and budget to [email protected] by 11:59 PM on December 13, 2026; selected applicants are invited to submit a full application, due February 17, 2027.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: $7,500 recommended minimum to $50,000 maximum; $285,000+ available
Funding source: State
Match: Not Required
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Outdoor Recreation Grants Team; email: [email protected];

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14. Vermont Bond Bank (VMBB)

4 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Program

Vermont Bond Bank

Flexible low-cost loans for municipal and school energy projects.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyLoanEnergy

The catch: Savings must be verified by an ASHRAE Level 2 audit, an ESCO guaranteed-savings contract or Efficiency Vermont deemed savings.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · By invitation after preliminary review; no deadline posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Governmental units (cities, towns, schools, villages and districts) with voter or statutory authority, a bond counsel opinion and three years of reports or audits; projects must save at least 5% of energy use or cost (15% target).
How to apply: Direct application: contact the Bond Bank loan officer; borrowers are invited to apply after a preliminary review of the project or energy audit.
Applicant types: Public Agency, School District
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Ken Linge, Loan Officer; email: [email protected];

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Housing Infrastructure Loan Program

Vermont Bond Bank

Low-cost capital for municipal infrastructure that unlocks new housing.

Up to $3.5 million

Confirm with agencyLoanHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Term cannot exceed asset life; Bond Bank sets final amounts.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Open rounds began in the second quarter of 2026 and continue quarterly

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Cities, towns, villages and districts that can show how the financing creates new housing units, the construction timing and expected housing phasing.
How to apply: Direct application: contact the Bond Bank loan officer; borrowers are invited to apply after a preliminary project review.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Up to $3.5 million
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Ken Linge, Loan Officer; email: [email protected];

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Municipal Climate Recovery Fund

Vermont Bond Bank

Medium-term loans that bridge FEMA reimbursement after emergency weather events.

Subject to availability; up to 5-year term at under 3.5%

Confirm with agencyLoanDisaster Prevention & Relief

The catch: Quarterly FEMA reimbursement reporting; 50% of outside reimbursements must pay down the loan.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Solicitation periods announced after disasters or as funds become available

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Governmental units with a federal, state or local disaster or emergency declaration, a bond counsel opinion, financial statement, disaster inventory and insurance summary.
How to apply: Direct application: apply during a solicitation period the Bond Bank announces after a disaster or as funds become available.
Applicant types: Public Agency, School District
Award size: Subject to availability; up to 5-year term at under 3.5%
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Ken Linge, Loan Officer; email: [email protected];

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Pooled Loan Program

Vermont Bond Bank

Low-cost long-term loans for municipal and school capital projects.

Up to 100% of project costs

ExpectedLoanHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentEducation

The catch: Term must match asset life (up to 30 years); annual financial statements and material-event reporting; Board credit approval required.

Next deadline: Expected: December 2026 · Twice a year; Winter Pool applications due mid-December (closing about February 28), Summer Pool due mid-May (closing about July 31)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont governmental units with voter approval and authority, a local bond counsel opinion and three years of annual reports or audits.
How to apply: Direct application: request an illustrative debt service schedule, engage approved local bond counsel and secure approval to borrow, then submit the online Bond Bank loan application for the next pool.
Applicant types: Public Agency, School District
Award size: Up to 100% of project costs
Funding source: Other
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Ken Linge, Loan Officer; email: [email protected];

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15. Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services (BGS)

4 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Building Communities Grants: Human Services and Educational Facilities

Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services

Last-gap capital grants for human services, health care and educational facility projects.

Up to $25,000

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 50%Health & Human ServicesEducation

The catch: Last-gap funding only for projects that are already permitted and shovel-ready; one Building Communities grant per applicant per fiscal year.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual (funded each year through the Capital Appropriations and State Bonding Act). The 2026 (FY2027) round closed September 30, 2026, with committee review November 5, 2026

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Municipalities and nonprofit organizations with permitted, shovel-ready capital projects in human services, health care or education. An applicant may receive no more than one grant through the Building Communities Grants Program in a single fiscal year.
How to apply: Direct application: apply to BGS during the annual Building Communities Grants window; join the program's distribution list to be notified when grants open each year.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Up to $25,000
Funding source: State
Match: 50%
Contact: name: Shaina Lyon; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-3519;

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Building Communities Grants: Recreational Facilities

Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services

Last-gap capital grants for creating recreational facilities with strong community support.

Up to $25,000

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 50%Parks & Recreation

The catch: Last-gap funding only for projects that are already permitted and shovel-ready; one Building Communities grant per applicant per fiscal year.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Municipalities and nonprofit organizations with permitted, shovel-ready recreational capital projects. An applicant may receive no more than one grant through the Building Communities Grants Program in a single fiscal year.
How to apply: Direct application: apply to BGS during the annual Building Communities Grants window; join the program's distribution list to be notified when grants open each year.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Up to $25,000
Funding source: State
Match: 50%
Contact: name: Shaina Lyon; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-3519;

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Building Communities Grants: Regional Economic Development

Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services

Last-gap capital grants for facilities expected to create or retain jobs in Vermont communities.

Up to $25,000

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 50%Housing, Community and Economic DevelopmentEmployment, Labor & Training

The catch: Last-gap funding only for projects that are already permitted and shovel-ready; one Building Communities grant per applicant per fiscal year.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Municipalities and nonprofit organizations (including regional economic development organizations) with permitted, shovel-ready capital projects expected to create or retain jobs. An applicant may receive no more than one grant through the Building Communities Grants Program in a single fiscal year.
How to apply: Direct application: apply to BGS during the annual Building Communities Grants window; join the program's distribution list to be notified when grants open each year.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Up to $25,000
Funding source: State
Match: 50%
Contact: name: Shaina Lyon; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-828-3519;

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Municipal Energy Revolving Fund (MERF)

Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services

Low-cost loans for energy audits and efficiency improvements in municipal buildings.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyLoanEnergy

The catch: Loans executed in 2026 are 0% interest (later loans may not be) and must be repaid within ten years or the asset's useful life; federal requirements apply, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage reporting weekly, Build America Buy America for larger projects, NEPA and historic preservation review.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Open since July 1, 2026 to all municipalities (a priority window ran May 28-June 30, 2026); no closing date posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: All Vermont municipalities (except school districts) for municipally owned buildings that have, or will obtain with MERF funds, a Level II energy assessment; projects must fall within DOE's EECBG/EERLF bounded categories.
How to apply: Direct application: apply online through the MERF application form linked from the program page; Regional Planning Commissions provide application and technical assistance.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Megan Fuller, MERP Grant Administrator; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-798-4612;
Statutory authority: Act 172 (2022), Sec. 5, 29 V.S.A. § 168a

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16. Vermont Department of Health (VDH)

2 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Community Substance Misuse Prevention Grants (Vermont Prevention Lead Organizations)

Vermont Department of Health

State prevention dollars subgranted regionally to coalitions, schools and community partners for substance misuse prevention.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantHealth & Human Services

The catch: Allocations follow each region's assessment and priorities, and Department of Health grants are paid on a reimbursement basis.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Ongoing regional subgranting; VPLOs began a new three-year state grant in FY26

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Community organizations, coalitions, schools and other prevention partners located in or serving a VPLO region (Region 1: Burlington, St. Albans, Barre; Region 2: Middlebury, Rutland; Region 3: Newport, St. Johnsbury, Morrisville; Region 4: Bennington, Brattleboro, Springfield, White River Junction).
How to apply: Pass-through: contact or apply to the Vermont Prevention Lead Organization for your region, which runs its own subgrant process.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, School District, Public Agency, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide, through four regions covering all 12 Health Department districts
Contact: email: [email protected];

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Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP)

Vermont Department of Health

Federal sub-grants that help small rural hospitals move to value-based payment.

Typically around $13,800 per hospital

Confirm with agencyGrantHealth & Human Services

The catch: Semi-annual interim reports and a final report due in early June; only allowable SHIP investments are reimbursed.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual federal budget period June 1 - May 31; sub-grants reimbursed in January and June

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont Critical Access Hospitals and Brattleboro Memorial Hospital (fewer than 50 beds).
How to apply: Pass-through: eligible hospitals receive sub-grants through the State Office of Rural Health and Primary Care; contact the office for the annual sub-grant process.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Typically around $13,800 per hospital
Funding source: Federal
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide (eligible rural hospitals)
Contact: name: John Olson, MEd., Chief, State Office of Rural Health & Primary Care; email: [email protected];

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17. Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL)

2 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Certified Pre-Apprenticeship Program Grants

Vermont Department of Labor

Grants to design, expand or deliver certified pre-apprenticeship programs that feed Registered Apprenticeship.

Up to $20,000 (up to five grants)

OpenGrantEmployment, Labor & TrainingEducation

The catch: Federally funded through a single formula round, so the grant period ends December 31, 2027 and federal grant requirements apply; questions and submissions must go through the grants mailbox.

Next deadline: Dec 31, 2026 · Current RFP released August 21, 2026; rolling applications October 1 - December 31, 2026; grants end December 31, 2027

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Employers, industry or trade associations, educational institutions, labor unions, community-based organizations, CTE Adult Education, workforce intermediaries, faith-based organizations and other nonprofit organizations; state agencies are ineligible. Priority goes to programs built as both an Integrated Education and Training program and a pre-apprenticeship program.
How to apply: Direct application: email the application from the RFP packet to [email protected], cc [email protected]; applications are accepted on a rolling basis from October 1 through December 31, 2026.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit, Higher Education, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Up to $20,000 (up to five grants)
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected]; email: [email protected];

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Registered Apprenticeship Program Development Grants

Vermont Department of Labor

Offsets the start-up cost of registering a new Registered Apprenticeship program or occupation.

Up to $25,000 (up to eight grants)

OpenGrantEmployment, Labor & Training

The catch: New sponsors must register and launch the program within six months of the award; the training provider (RTI) for the program cannot be the applicant.

Next deadline: Dec 31, 2026 · Current RFP released August 21, 2026; rolling applications October 1 - December 31, 2026; grants end December 31, 2027

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont employers that have not participated in Registered Apprenticeship since July 1, 2023 and will register and launch a program within six months of award; current Vermont sponsors adding a new apprenticeable occupation; or industry or trade associations, community-based organizations, economic development organizations, chambers of commerce or nonprofits registering a multi-employer program or new occupation with at least one new employer agreement.
How to apply: Direct application: email the application from the RFP packet to [email protected], cc [email protected]; applications are accepted on a rolling basis from October 1 through December 31, 2026.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Up to $25,000 (up to eight grants)
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected]; email: [email protected];

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18. Vermont Department of Libraries (VTLIB)

2 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Summer Programming Grants

Vermont Department of Libraries

Non-competitive grants for public library summer programming for children, teens and families.

$350 per library in 2026; future amounts vary

ExpectedGrantLibraries and ArtsEducation

The catch: Funds must be spent by the end of the summer spending period and reported through the Summer Reading survey and expenditure report.

Next deadline: Expected: February 2027 · Annual; 2026 application opened January 5 and closed February 23, 2026; spending through late September with a fall expenditure report

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont public libraries.
How to apply: Direct application: complete the online grant application form when it opens in January, with a hand-signed W-9 and certificate of insurance.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: $350 per library in 2026; future amounts vary
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected];

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Winnie Belle Learned Fund Grants to Public Libraries

Vermont Department of Libraries

Modest competitive grants for library projects that foster literacy and learning among Vermont youth.

Around $2,500

ExpectedGrantLibraries and ArtsEducation

The catch: Two progress reports and a final report; all program expenses must be documented.

Next deadline: Expected: April 2027 · Annual; 2026 application closed April 30, 2026 (spending period July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Vermont public libraries; partnerships with schools, historical societies or community partners are encouraged when a library leads.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the competitive application by the annual deadline with a hand-signed W-9 and certificate of insurance.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Around $2,500
Funding source: Other
Disbursement: Advance(s)
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected];

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19. Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (VFWD)

2 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Clean Vessel Act Grant

Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department

Federal cost-share for boat sewage pumpout and dump stations.

Up to 75% of project cost

ExpectedGrantMatch 25%Environment & WaterParks & Recreation

The catch: Funded marinas may charge no more than $5 per pumpout (free is encouraged); the remaining 25% is the recipient's.

Next deadline: Expected: August 2027 · Annual; applications accepted any time, deadline August 15 each year (or the following Monday if the 15th falls on a weekend); the department is generally notified of awards by January.

Applicant tip: Marinas can ask to be reimbursed 75% of disposal fees instead of charging boaters.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Any public or private marina, boatyard, shipyard, or state, county or municipal organization installing or significantly upgrading a pumpout station and making it available to all boaters.
How to apply: Direct application: call the department at (802) 828-1000 before starting an application; applications are accepted year-round and reviewed after the August 15 deadline.
Applicant types: Business, Public Agency
Award size: Up to 75% of project cost
Funding source: Federal
Match: 25%
Contact: name: Mike Wichrowski; email: [email protected]; tel: (802) 828-1000 (department main line);

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Vermont Watershed Grant Program

Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department

Small grants for local watershed protection, restoration, recreation, education and monitoring.

Up to $10,000 (by project category)

Confirm with agencyGrantEnvironment & WaterParks & Recreation

The catch: Small, category-capped awards for complete projects or discrete pieces of larger ones; a seven-member citizen committee scores applications and the Commissioner of Fish and Wildlife approves.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual; the page says applications are due in the fall with funding decisions the following mid-winter, but the 2026 project year deadline was February 4, 2026. No 2027 deadline posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Municipalities, local or regional governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations and citizen groups, for watershed projects on public or private lands in Vermont.
How to apply: Direct application: email the completed application, using that project year's forms, to [email protected] with the project year and "Watershed Grant Application" in the subject line.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Up to $10,000 (by project category)
Funding source: State
Contact: name: Will Eldridge; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-585-4499;

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20. Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services (CCVS)

1 program · Agency grants page ↗

Crime Victim Services Grants (VOCA Victim Assistance)

Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services

Federal VOCA and state funds for agencies that serve crime victims.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 20%Law, Justice, and Legal ServicesHealth & Human Services

The catch: Subrecipients must use volunteers unless CCVS grants a waiver, must tell all apparently eligible victims about Victims Compensation, and must document match the same way as federal funds.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · VOCA applications made available annually for a July 1 - June 30 grant year; no competitive opportunities currently posted

Applicant tip: Read the CCVS VOCA Guide 2026 linked from the Grants page for allowable costs and match rules before budgeting.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Public or nonprofit agencies providing direct services to crime victims with a record of effective services, community support and other financial support.
How to apply: Direct application: CCVS posts VOCA grant applications annually and lists any competitive rounds on its Funding Opportunities page.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal Government
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal and State
Match: 20%
Geography: Statewide

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21. Vermont Department of Public Service (PSD)

1 program · Agency grants page ↗

Clean Energy Development Fund Windham County Wood Heat Incentives

Vermont Department of Public Service

Incentives for income-eligible Windham County households to install advanced wood pellet heating or replace old wood stoves.

$12,000 or $15,000 for a pellet boiler or furnace

Confirm with agencyRebateEnergyDisadvantaged Communities

The catch: Windham County only, income limits apply and equipment must be approved.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Ongoing while funds last; no deadline posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Low- and moderate-income households in Windham County installing approved advanced wood heating equipment.
How to apply: Pass-through: apply through the Renewable Energy Resource Center (RERC), which administers the CEDF incentives.
Applicant types: Individual
Award size: $12,000 or $15,000 for a pellet boiler or furnace
Funding source: State
Geography: Windham County
Statutory authority: 30 V.S.A. § 8015

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22. Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing (VDTM)

1 program · Agency grants page ↗

Think Vermont Grants for Relocation Outreach Work (GROW)

Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing

Grants for organizations that recruit, relocate and retain new Vermont residents.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentEmployment, Labor & Training

The catch: Grantees must collaborate with other organizations on relocation and retention efforts and serve a broad audience, including underrepresented communities.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Closed; the Department's closed-grants page says the program will re-open in 2027 (no dates posted)

Applicant tip: Sign up for the Department's industry newsletter on the Funding and Incentives page to be notified when GROW re-opens.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Organizations that provide relocation services on behalf of a region or affinity group and collaborate with other organizations on relocation and retention.
How to apply: Direct application: the program is closed; the Department's newsletter announces new programs, and the closed-grants page says GROW will re-open in 2027.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page

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23. Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council (VTDDC)

1 program · Agency grants page ↗

Developmental Disabilities Council Project Grants

Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council

Council grants to nonprofits that carry out parts of the VTDDC Five-Year State Plan.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantHealth & Human ServicesDisadvantaged Communities

The catch: Projects must advance the Council's Five-Year State Plan, and not every application reaches the full Council; ideas outside an open RFP can only be shared with staff by phone.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Periodic RFPs tied to the Five-Year State Plan; the Council is not seeking proposals at this time

Applicant tip: If you have a project idea that supports the Five-Year Plan while no RFP is open, call VTDDC staff, who pass ideas to the Program Committee.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Non-profit organizations whose mission aligns with the values of the federal DD Act, responding to a posted Council RFP. The Program Committee does not review unsolicited proposals.
How to apply: Direct application: submit a proposal by the deadline in a posted VTDDC Request for Proposals; the Program Committee reviews proposals and recommends awards to the full Council for a vote.
Applicant types: Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 1-802-828-1310;

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24. Vermont State Highway Safety Office (SHSO)

1 program · Agency grants page ↗

Highway Safety Grants

Vermont State Highway Safety Office

Federal NHTSA highway safety funds for enforcement, education and data projects that reduce crashes and deaths.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantTransportationLaw, Justice, and Legal Services

The catch: Federal cost principles apply (see the Highway Safety Grant Management Manual), and the SHSO monitors sub-awards for compliance with federal requirements.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual grant year on the federal fiscal year (October 1 - September 30); no application deadline posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: State agencies, Vermont political subdivisions and not-for-profit organizations with a highway safety role or service population; costs must be necessary, reasonable and allocable under federal rules.
How to apply: Direct application: apply through the Grant Electronic Application and Reporting System (GEARS) at egrants.vermont.gov, and contact the program coordinators first.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Robert Bigelow, Program Coordinator - Law Enforcement and TRCC Grants; email: [email protected]; tel: 802-297-1292;

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Open data and API

Every record on this page is a CommonGrants opportunity — the open protocol for grant data (v0.5.0) — with the same id, status, funder, key dates, funding and custom fields whether you read it here, download it, or call the API. A state that adopts this portal gets a conformant endpoint on day one.

Downloads

commongrants.json — every program and live listing as CommonGrants OpportunityBase records
opportunities.csv — the same records flattened, one column per CommonGrants field
data.json — the page's own view (resolved deadlines, agencies, counts)

CommonGrants API

GET  https://opengrants.io/grants-in-vermont/common-grants/opportunities?page=1&pageSize=100
GET  https://opengrants.io/grants-in-vermont/common-grants/opportunities/<id>
POST https://opengrants.io/grants-in-vermont/common-grants/opportunities/search
     {"search":"water","filters":{"status":{"operator":"in","value":["open"]}},"sorting":{"sortBy":"keyDates.closeDate","sortOrder":"asc"}}

No key needed. Custom fields follow the CommonGrants custom-field catalog where one exists (costSharing, contactInfo, eligibilityCriteria, additionalInfo); the portal's own fields are documented at state-portal-v1.json. The full OpenGrants database (federal, state, local, foundation) is on the Developer plan.

Vermont agencies: post or correct a program

Vermont agencies: post or correct a program through the form at /grants-in-vermont/submit/. Submissions are reviewed against the official program page before they publish.

Submit a program

Questions

Does Vermont have an official statewide grants portal?

No. Each Vermont agency publishes and runs its own grant programs. The state's Agency of Administration Bulletin 5 governs how agencies issue and monitor grants, but it does not require a public list of opportunities. A bill to create a publicly accessible statewide database of State-funded grants for municipalities, H.140, was referred to House Appropriations in March 2024 and went no further, and its successor, H.233, has been in House Government Operations since February 2025. The state's eGrants system is a sign-in application and reporting system for some Agency of Commerce and Community Development and Agency of Transportation programs, not a list of opportunities. This page assembles the programs from every agency's own pages and the OpenGrants database and publishes them as open CommonGrants records.

Where does the data come from?

Each program card is verified against the administering agency's official page (the date is on each card). Programs bound to an OpenGrants listing refresh their deadline and status daily; open listings from Vermont agencies that have no card yet appear automatically from the database.

Can I export this data?

Yes. Every program and live listing is published as a CommonGrants (v0.5.0) opportunity record: download commongrants.json or opportunities.csv from the Open data section, or read the API at /grants-in-vermont/common-grants/opportunities. No key is needed.

Beyond state agencies: all funding open to Vermont applicants

Federal programs, foundations, local governments and other funders with open opportunities for Vermont applicants. None of these is administered by a Vermont state agency, so they are not in the program list, the downloads or the API above.

3Open grants in Vermont

$5KMedian max award

Dec 1Next deadline

3Funders with open programs

Open right now in the OpenGrants database

Due December 1, 2026Hoehl Family Foundation (HFF) GrantsHoehl Family Foundation$5K Rolling deadlineNeighborhood Project GrantsONE Good Deed Fund$500 Rolling deadlineBurlington Housing Trust FundCity of Burlington$10K

3 open grants are listed for Vermont in the OpenGrants database — refreshed on every site build. Search all of them.

Funders with open Vermont programs

Hoehl Family Foundation1 openONE Good Deed Fund1 openCity of Burlington1 open

How to use this page

Who gives the money: Vermont's grantmaking agencies

1. Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (AAFM)

Agricultural Clean Water Initiative Program (AgCWIP)

Agricultural Fairs and Field Days Capital Grants and Operational Stipends

Best Management Practices (BMP) Program

Capital Equipment Assistance Program (CEAP)

Community Supported Agriculture Grant (Farm to Early Childhood)

Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)

Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant (NE-DBIC)

Dairy Processor Modernization Grant (NE-DBIC)

Farm Agronomic Practices (FAP) Agronomic Training Grant

Farm Agronomic Practices (FAP) Program

Farm to Institution Market Development Grant

Farm to School and Early Childhood Grant

Farm to School Service Provider Grant

Organic Certification Cost Share Program

Pasture and Surface Water Fencing (PSWF) Program

Seeding and Filter Strip (SFS) Program

Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP)

Trade Show Assistance Grants

Vermont Pay for Performance Program (VPFP)

Working Lands Business Enhancement Grant

Working Lands Service Provider & Producer Association Grant

2. Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA)

Agricultural Energy Loan Program

Broadband Expansion Loan Program

Commercial Energy Loan Program

Direct Loan Program

Disaster Recovery Loan Fund

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Loan Program (State Infrastructure Bank)

Electric Vehicle Workplace Charging Station Loan Program

Entrepreneurial Loan Program

Forest Products Business Loans

Local Development Corporation Loan Program

Montpelier Heating District Loan Program

Tax-Exempt Revenue Bond Program for 501(c)(3) Corporations

Tax-Exempt Revenue Bond Program for Manufacturers

Vermont Agricultural Credit Corporation Farm Loans

Vermont Capital Access Program (VCAP)

Vermont Loan Participation Program (SSBCI)

Vermont Small Business Loan Program

Vermont State Infrastructure Bank Program

3. Vermont Housing and Conservation Board (VHCB)

Affordable Housing Development Funding

Conservation of Natural Areas and Recreational Lands

Donated Conservation Easement Funding Program

Farm & Forest Viability Business Plan Implementation Grants

Farm & Forest Viability Water Quality Grants

Farmland Conservation Program

Farmland Retirement Program

Healthy & Lead-Safe Homes Program

Historic Preservation Funding

HOME Investment Partnerships Program (Vermont)

Leahy Memphremagog Clean Water Program

Local Conservation Grant Program

Memphremagog Basin Clean Water Service Provider Formula Grants

National Housing Trust Fund (Vermont)

Privately Owned Working Forestlands Conservation

Shared Equity Homeownership Grants

4. Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)

Aquatic Nuisance Control Grant-in-Aid Program

Brownfields Technical and Financial Assistance (VTDEC)

Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Loans

Clean Water Workforce Capacity Development Initiative Block Grant

Dam Removal Design/Implementation Block Grant

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Loans

Engineering Planning Advance

Financial Assistance Program for Residential Heating Oil Tank Removal/Replacement

On-site Loan Program (Wastewater and Potable Water Revolving Loan Fund)

Unsafe Dam State Revolving Fund

Vermont Diesel Emissions Reduction Financial Assistance Awards (DERA)

Vermont Pollution Control Grants

Water Quality Enhancement Development, Design, and Implementation Block Grant

Water Quality Restoration Formula Grant (Clean Water Service Providers)

Woody Riparian Buffer Planting Block Grant

5. Vermont Agency of Education (AOE)

Adult Education and Literacy (WIOA Title II) Grant

BEST and Act 230 Individual LEA Grant

Educate Innovate Initiative Lottery Partnership Educational Technology Award