Community Development Grants in Vermont
Last updated October 19, 2026
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Transportation – Better Connections Program Vermont Agency of Transportation · State Not published · $3M – $6.7M Supports master planning efforts that evaluate multi-modal transportation options, community development, and water quality improvements. | |
| Economic - Catalyst Program State Not published · $300 – $50M Projects that address transportation, telecommunications, energy, and basic public infrastructure; business and workforce development; health care, nutrition and food security, and other public services; resource conservation; tourism… | |
| Infrastructure - FY 2025 EDA Disaster Supplemental Funding US Economic Development Administration · Federal Not published · $200 – $50M Helps communities and regions plan and implement long-term economic recovery strategies. Two funding pathways remain: Supports recovery in areas where a Presidential disaster declaration was issued in calendar years 2023 and 2024. | |
| Housing – Vermont Federal Foundation Charitable Contributions Vermont Federal Credit Union · State Not published · Varies Supports its focus areas of sustainability, food security, building strong communities, and affordable and stable housing | |
| CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program State Not published · Varies | |
| Recreation – Collaborative Capacity Program for Forests and Communities National Forest Foundation · State Not published · $2M – $5M Invests in collaborative activities that support wildfire resilience, recreation opportunities, land & watershed restoration, and rural economies. | |
| Recreation – VOREC Community Grant Program Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation · State Not published · $750K – $5M Supports outdoor recreation projects that drive economic growth and enhance community well-being. This grant round focuses on project development and promotion. | |
| Water – Small System Capacity & Resiliency Program Vermont Bond Bank · State Not published · Up to $5M Planning for and replacement of drinking water infrastructure in compliance with the EPA’s DWSRF handbook, including preliminary engineering evaluations, engineering design and bid specification, permitting, construction for small drinking… | |
| Rural Investment Project Grant Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and Northern Border Regional Commission · State Not published · Up to $4M Funds efforts that allow the grantors to support and learn from multi-town partnerships, collaboratives, and development hubs that are advancing projects that lead to economic transformation in a rural place. | |
| Transportation – Better Roads Category B, C, D Projects Vermont Agency of Transportation · State Not published · $2M – $6M Supports erosion control projects on municipal roads that improve water quality and result in maintenance cost savings. | |
| Municipal Planning Grants Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · $500K – $6.5M Supports a wide range of projects relating to planning, land use, and resilience and promotes cooperation, collaboration, public input, and the exchange of ideas. | |
| Culture and the Arts – Village Trust Initiative Preservation Trust of Vermont · State Not published · Up to $35M This is the final round for program application. | |
| Community Facilities Technical Assistance Disaster Relief Program USDA Rural Development through a grant to RCAP Solutions · Federal Not published · Varies Provides technical assistance – including pre-development planning, budget development, application assistance, and public planning meetings – for projects that are pursuing USDA Rural Development Community Facilities loans or grants | |
| Infrastructure - FY 2025 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs US Economic Development Administration · Federal Not published · $100 – $60M Supports construction, non-construction, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund projects under EDA’s Public Works (infrastructure, facilities and buildings, brownfields) and Economic Adjustment Assistance (CEDS development and… | |
| Rural Economic Development Initiative Vermont Housing and Conservation Board · State Not published · $100K – $600K Supports consultants services for grant writing, completing a necessary step to make a grant application more competitive (such as a feasibility study, architectural renderings, archeological assessment, mapping, business plan, or… | |
| Brownfields – DED Brownfields Revitalization Fund Vermont Department of Economic Development · State Not published · $20M Remediation of brownfield sites for eligible sites Applicants must have completed a Phase 1 environmental site assessment prior to site acquisition and be enrolled in the Brownfields Reuse and Environmental Liability Limitation Program… | |
| AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Traditional AmeriCorps (the federal agency for national service and volunteerism) · Federal Not published · Varies Provides a team of 8-12 AmeriCorps NCCC members to meet critical community needs in the areas of natural and other disasters, infrastructure improvement, environmental stewardship and conservation, energy conservation, and urban and rural… | |
| Disaster Recovery - FY 2025 EDA Disaster Supplemental Funding US Economic Development Administration · Federal Not published · $200 – $50M Helps communities and regions plan and implement long-term economic recovery strategies. Two funding pathways remain: Supports recovery in areas where a Presidential disaster declaration was issued in calendar years 2023 and 2024. | |
| WATER, WASTEWATER, and STORMWATER – Forest Economy Program Northern Borders Regional Commission · State Not published · Up to $100 Supports community development projects, workforce training and development projects, marketing/communication and education projects, business planning and technical assistance projects, and public infrastructure (transportation, water… | |
| Infrastructure - Forest Economy Program Northern Borders Regional Commission · State Not published · Up to $100 Supports community development projects, workforce training and development projects, marketing/communication and education projects, business planning and technical assistance projects, and public infrastructure (transportation, water… | |
| Community Development Block Grant State Not published · $100 – $10M Supports planning and implementation of housing, economic development, public facilities, public services, and accessibility modifications. Project must primarily benefit persons of low and moderate income. | |
| Transportation – Forest Economy Program Northern Borders Regional Commission · State Not published · Up to $100 Supports community development projects, workforce training and development projects, marketing/communication and education projects, business planning and technical assistance projects, and public infrastructure (transportation, water… |
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About community development grants in Vermont
Community development grants fund efforts to revitalize neighborhoods through affordable housing, public facilities, infrastructure, business assistance, and services for low- and moderate-income residents. HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, authorized under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, is the flagship federal source, providing formula grants to states, cities, and counties. National intermediaries like LISC and Enterprise Community Partners, plus the Treasury's CDFI Fund, channel additional capital into community development.
Frequently Asked Questions
What community development grants are available?
Eligible community development activities include housing rehabilitation and development, micro-enterprise and business assistance, infrastructure, public facilities, planning, public services, and removal of architectural barriers. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is the primary federal program, supplemented by funding from intermediaries and foundations. Projects generally must benefit low- and moderate-income communities.
Who funds community development?
HUD administers the Community Development Block Grant program, distributing formula grants to states, cities, and counties that then fund local projects. National community development intermediaries such as LISC and Enterprise Community Partners, along with the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund and local community foundations, provide loans and grants. Most CDBG funds reach nonprofits through their local or state government.
How does a nonprofit access CDBG funds?
CDBG dollars flow from HUD to your city, county, or state, which run their own application cycles and consolidated planning processes; nonprofits apply to that local jurisdiction rather than directly to HUD. Identify whether your community is an "entitlement" city or county or is served through the state program, then track that jurisdiction's annual action plan and application timeline. Aligning your project with the jurisdiction's stated priorities is essential.
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