Vermont Grants

Find grants available to organizations and individuals in Vermont. These include federal grants open to Vermont applicants, state-level funding from Vermont agencies, and foundation grants from funders that serve the Vermont area.

108 grants in Vermont
State
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  Association of Vermont Conservation Commission · Rolling / Open State

CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Tiny Grants   Provides seed money and/or matching funds for specific projects in the broad categories of land conservation, education and outreach, stewardship and…

  Up to 10% of the cost of a Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) wastewater project’s loan principle
  VT Department of Environmental Conservation · Rolling / Open State

CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Water Infrastructure Sponsorship Program (WISPr)       Supports projects to protect, conserve, or restore natural resources, including the acquisition of…

  Vermont Arts Council · Rolling / Open State

CULTURE AND THE ARTS – Arts Project Grants  Supports creative placemaking, audience-based arts experiences, and participatory creative experienced. Details - Funding Entity:   Vermont Arts…

  Vermont Arts Council · Rolling / Open State

CULTURE and THE ARTS – Cultural Facilities Grants   Supports enhancing, creating, or expanding the capacity of an existing building to provide cultural activities for the…

  Vermont Humanities · Rolling / Open State

CULTURE AND THE ARTS – Fall Festival Projects  Supports innovative programs that recognize the hidden history contained in the Vermont Reads 2026 book,  Charity and Sylvia  by Tillie…

  Vermont Humanities · Rolling / Open State

CULTURE AND THE ARTS – Project Grants   Supports new or existing community and curriculum development projects. Fundable projects include: Community programming that invites participation in…

  Vermont Humanities · Rolling / Open State

CULTURE AND THE ARTS – Rapid Response Grants   Supports “pop-up” opportunities that offer humanities experiences and require a quick response. Details - Funding Entity:   Vermont Humanities…

  Vermont Humanities · Rolling / Open State

CULTURE AND THE ARTS – Winter Projects Grants  Supports three project types: Community programming that invites participation in humanities discourse Curriculum development with plans to share…

  Up to $2 M Vermont scoping and infrastructure projects; Up to $1 M Vermont building code plus-ups; Up to $20 M national competition for scoping studies and mitigation projects.
  Federal Emergency Management Agency · Rolling / Open State

DISASTER RECOVERY – Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)   Supports hazard mitigation activities with the goal of lowering future disaster costs. Details - Funding Entity:…

  The cumulative estimated revenue loss for the fiscal year of the disaster and the subsequent three fiscal years, or up to 25 percent of a municipality’s annual operating budget for the fiscal year, or $5 million, whichever is less.
  Federal Emergency Management Agency · Rolling / Open State

DISASTER RECOVERY – Community Disaster Loan Program   Provides funding for local governments to operate their essential community services after substantial revenue loss caused by a disaster.…

  No minimum or maximum award amount
  USDA Rural Utility Services · Rolling / Open State

DISASTER RECOVERY – Disaster Water Grants Program   Supports restoration, repair, or rebuilding of water infrastructure systems, include drinking water, wastewater, solid waste, and stormwater…

  Water transmission line grants up to $150,000 to construct waterline extensions, repair breaks or leaks in existing water distribution lines, and address related maintenance necessary to replenish the water supply Water source grants up to $1,000,000 for the construction of new wells, reservoirs, transmission lines, treatment plants, and/or other sources of water (water source up to and including the treatment plant)
  USDA Rural Development · Rolling / Open State

DISASTER RECOVERY – Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants (ECWAG)   Helps eligible communities prepare, or recover from, an emergency that threatens the availability of safe, reliable…

  USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service · Rolling / Open State

DISASTER RECOVERY – Emergency Watershed Protection Program   Offers technical and financial assistance to help local communities relieve imminent threats to life and property caused by natural…

  Based on FEMA-established minimum and large project thresholds for a fiscal year. For CY 2023, small project min/max is $3,800 to $999,999, and large project is ≥$1 million.
  Federal Emergency Management Agency · Rolling / Open State

DISASTER RECOVERY – FEMA Public Assistance   Provides supplemental Federal grant assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the restoration of disaster-damaged, publicly…

  Statewide, there must be at least $875,000 in damages. Generally, sites must have a minimum of $5,000 in repair costs to be eligible for funding. VTrans staff will help identify what a "site" is.
  Vermont Agency of Transportation · Rolling / Open State

DISASTER RECOVERY – FHWA Emergency Relief   Supports repair or reconstruction of Federal-aid highways and roads on Federal lands which have suffered serious damage because of natural disasters…

  Minimum: Damages must be greater than 10% of the town's overall highway budget excluding winter maintenance. Maximum: The greater of either a) 90% of repair/replacement costs or b) eligible repair/replacement costs, minus an amount equal to 10% of the overall total highway budget, minus the town’s winter maintenance budget.
  Vermont Agency of Transportation · Rolling / Open State

DISASTER RECOVERY – Town Highway Emergency Fund   Repair, build, or reconstruct Class 1, 2, or 3 town highways and for repair or replace drainage structures including bridges on Class 1, 2, 3,…

  State share of FEMA Public Assistance 25% required local match: 7.5%, 12.5% or 17.5% based on municipal disaster preparedness actions
  Vermont Emergency Management · Rolling / Open State

DISASTER RECOVERY – Vermont Emergency Relief Assistance Fund   Provides public assistance to municipalities to repair damaged infrastructure after a presidentially declared disaster. Details -…

  Feasibility Grants up to $100,000; Implementation Grants $500,000 to $3 million
· Rolling / Open State

ECONOMIC - Catalyst Program   Projects that address transportation, telecommunications, energy, and basic public infrastructure; business and workforce development; health care, nutrition and…

  Up to $1 million
  Northern Borders Regional Commission · Rolling / Open State

ECONOMIC - Forest Economy Program   Supports community development projects, workforce training and development projects, marketing/communication and education projects, business planning and…

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of grants are available in Vermont?
Vermont organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), state government grants administered by Vermont agencies, and private foundation grants from funders that serve Vermont. Common grant areas include education, community development, health services, arts, and small business support.
How do I find Vermont state government grants?
Start with your state's grants portal and major agencies. Most Vermont state grants are posted on the state government website or Grants.gov for federal pass-through programs. Contact your Vermont legislators' offices for guidance on state-specific programs, as they often know about funding that isn't widely advertised.
Are there grants for Vermont small businesses?
Yes. Vermont small businesses can access SBA federal programs, state economic development grants, and local business assistance programs. Check with your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which provides free guidance on Vermont-specific funding opportunities and application assistance.

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