Vermont Grants

Last updated October 12, 2026

There are currently 193 active grants available to Vermont applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal and state sources and updated daily.

193 grants in Vermont

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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
AmeriCorps VISTA (Service Volunteer) AmeriCorps · Federal Not published · Varies Entities serving as site hosts define services projects that an AmeriCorps volunteer can complete.	Not published	Varies
Economic – Building Communities Regional Economic Development Grants Vermont Buildings and General Services · State Not published · Up to $2.5M Funds capital costs associated with major maintenance, renovation, or planning related to the development of facilities reasonably expected to create or retain job opportunities in Vermont communities.	Not published	Up to $2.5M
Disaster Recovery – Disaster Water Grants Program USDA Rural Utility Services · Federal Not published · Varies Supports restoration, repair, or rebuilding of water infrastructure systems, include drinking water, wastewater, solid waste, and stormwater projects related to damages from Presidentially Declared Disasters that occurred between January…	Not published	Varies
VLCT PACIF Grants VLCT Property And Casualty Intermunicipal Fund (PACIF) · State Not published · $30K – $600K Certain equipment, facility improvements, and related items that have the primary benefit of reducing the potential for workers’ compensation, property, auto, or liability insurance claims.	Not published	$30K – $600K
Energy – Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program Vermont Bond Bank · State Not published · Varies Provides low cost and flexible financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects to help drive down costs.	Not published	Varies
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)   Federal Emergency Management Agency · State Not published · $100 – $2K Supports hazard mitigation activities with the goal of lowering future disaster costs. Projects are reviewed and prioritized by the State.	Not published	$100 – $2K
Culture and the Arts – Implementation of the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnerships Management Plan Lake Champlain Basin Program · State Not published · $500K – $4M Supports projects and programs that highlight the Interpretive Themes and further the goals, actions, and tasks described in the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership (“CVNHP”) Management Plan (pages 39-68).	Not published	$500K – $4M
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Projects, Northern Lake Champlain Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission · State Not published · $1M – $4M Supports project identification and assessment, project development, preliminary (30%) design, final (100%) design, and implementation/construction of best management practices or other programs designed to improve water quality.	Not published	$1M – $4M
Housing and Land Conservation Feasibility Funds State Not published · $1M – $5M Supports pre-development costs and feasibility analysis for housing and conservation projects.	Not published	$1M – $5M
EMERGENCY SERVICES and PUBLIC SAFETY – Ricochet Out Front™ Wildland + Technical Du-al-Cert Gear National Volunteer Fire Council · State Not published · Varies Provides five sets of gear (jacket and pants) To be eligible to apply, departments must provide emergency medical and/or rescue services, have at least one NVFC member, be over 50 percent volunteer, serve a population of 25,000 or less…	Not published	Varies
Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships University of Vermont · State Not published · $2M – $25M Supports student learning partnership focused in the areas of regenerative agriculture, community schools, transit and housing solutions, remote and co-working practices, resilient energy systems, healthy ecosystems, access to health care…	Not published	$2M – $25M
Recreation – Public Waterfront Access Improvement Projects Lake Champlain Basin Program · State Not published · Up to $10M Supports improving public access to waterfront recreation opportunities in the watershed to enhance the enjoyment, understanding, and appreciation of the Lake Champlain Basin’s natural and cultural resources.	Not published	Up to $10M
Transportation – Bicycle and Pedestrian Program (Small Scale Projects) Vermont Agency of Transportation · State Not published · $500K – $7.5M Supports construction of simple physical improvements that improve access and safety for people walking and bicycling. Projects ready to go to construction in 2027/2028 are the most competitive.	Not published	$500K – $7.5M
AmeriCorps NCCC Traditional (Service Volunteers) AmeriCorps · Federal Not published · Varies You define services projects that the AmeriCorps team can complete to respond to local needs. The team of 18-26 year-olds and typically serve in one area for 3 to 13 weeks and serve for 40 hours per week.	Not published	Varies
CULTURE and THE ARTS – Cultural Facilities Grants   Vermont Arts Council · State Not published · $100K – $3M Supports enhancing, creating, or expanding the capacity of an existing building to provide cultural activities for the public. Applicants must own a facility that is at least 10 years old, and it must be physically located in Vermont.	Not published	$100K – $3M
Economic - 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…	Not published	Up to $100
Recreation – Outdoor Fund Local Impact Grants Bass Pro Shops and Cabella · State Not published · Up to $500K Supports projects that engage communities near their retail locations and align with conserving wildlife and habitat (habitat restoration, research and studies, land conservation, citizen science, etc.) or connecting new audiences to the…	Not published	Up to $500K
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Outdoor Fund Local Impact Grants Bass Pro Shops and Cabella · State Not published · Up to $500K Supports projects that engage communities near their retail locations and align with conserving wildlife and habitat (habitat restoration, research and studies, land conservation, citizen science, etc.) or connecting new audiences to the…	Not published	Up to $500K
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Enhancement Development, Design, and Implementation Block Grant   Mount Ascutney Regional Commission · State Not published · Up to $91.3M Supports project development, preliminary (30%) engineering design, final (100%) engineering design, and/or implementation of clean water projects throughout Vermont.	Not published	Up to $91.3M
Transportation – Safe Streets and Roads for All   US Department of Transportation · State Not published · $200 – $10M Support planning, infrastructure, and behavioral and operational initiatives to prevent fatalities and serious injuries on roads and streets involving all roadway users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation, motorists…	Not published	$200 – $10M
Recreation – Community Wellness Initiatives Vermont Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports · State Not published · Up to $850K Supports establishment or improvement of a sustainable wellness program, community program, or collaboration between a worksite and community that will have an impact on the health and well-being of community members demonstrated with…	Not published	Up to $850K
Disaster Recovery – Community Disaster Loan Program Federal Emergency Management Agency · Federal Not published · Up to $500 Provides funding for local governments to operate their essential community services after substantial revenue loss caused by a disaster.	Not published	Up to $500
Placemaking Grant National Association of Realtors · State Not published · $300K – $750K Funds state and local REALTOR® association-led projects that create new, outdoor public spaces and destinations in a community on unused or underused sites.	Not published	$300K – $750K
Small Grants for Smart Growth Vermont Natural Resources Council · State Not published · Up to $150K Provides seed money for catalyzing community-based initiatives related to smart growth.	Not published	Up to $150K

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About grants in Vermont

Vermont funding flows through the Vermont Arts Council, the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, the Vermont Housing Finance Agency, and the Vermont Agency of Education. The state's philanthropic sector is anchored by a single statewide community foundation that serves as Vermont's leading homegrown grantmaker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state grants are available in Vermont?

Key Vermont agencies include the Vermont Arts Council, the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, the Vermont Housing Finance Agency, and the Vermont Agency of Education. These support the arts, community and economic development, affordable housing, and education across the state.

What foundations serve Vermont?

The Vermont Community Foundation, based in Middlebury, is the state's largest homegrown grantmaker, managing hundreds of charitable funds and supporting nonprofits working on education, the arts, the environment, and community development statewide.

Are there grants for Vermont rural communities?

Yes. Rural communities can pursue state programs through the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, alongside grants from the Vermont Community Foundation, which funds community-based work in towns across the state.

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