Vermont Grants

Last updated August 13, 2026

There are currently 159 active grants available to Vermont applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state sources and updated daily.

159 grants in Vermont

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)	Federal Emergency Management Agency	Rolling	$100 – $2K
State	CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Projects, Northern Lake Champlain	Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission	Rolling	$1M – $4M
State	MULTIPLE – Housing and Land Conservation Feasibility Funds		Rolling	$1M – $5M
State	OTHER – Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships	University of Vermont	Rolling	$2M – $25M
State	RECREATION – Public Waterfront Access Improvement Projects	Lake Champlain Basin Program	Rolling	Up to $10M
State	TRANSPORTATION – Bicycle and Pedestrian Program (Small Scale Projects)	Vermont Agency of Transportation	Rolling	$500K – $7.5M
State	MULTIPLE – AmeriCorps NCCC Traditional (Service Volunteers)	AmeriCorps	Rolling	Varies
State	CULTURE and THE ARTS – Cultural Facilities Grants	Vermont Arts Council	Rolling	$100K – $3M
State	ECONOMIC - Forest Economy Program	Northern Borders Regional Commission	Rolling	Up to $100
State	RECREATION – Outdoor Fund Local Impact Grants	Bass Pro Shops and Cabella	Rolling	Up to $500K
State	CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Outdoor Fund Local Impact Grants	Bass Pro Shops and Cabella	Rolling	Up to $500K
State	CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Enhancement Development, Design, and Implementation Block Grant	Mount Ascutney Regional Commission	Rolling	Up to $91.3M
State	TRANSPORTATION – Safe Streets and Roads for All	US Department of Transportation	Rolling	$200 – $10M
State	RECREATION – Community Wellness Initiatives	Vermont Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports	Rolling	Up to $850K
State	DISASTER RECOVERY – Community Disaster Loan Program	Federal Emergency Management Agency	Rolling	Up to $500
State	OTHER – Placemaking Grant	National Association of Realtors	Rolling	$300K – $750K
State	OTHER – Small Grants for Smart Growth	Vermont Natural Resources Council	Rolling	Up to $150K
State	CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Projects, Memphremagog Basin	Vermont Housing and Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	TRANSPORTATION – Temporary Lighting Grant Program	Vermont Agency of Transportation	Rolling	Varies
State	CULTURE AND THE ARTS – 2026 Vermont Reads	Vermont Humanities	Rolling	Varies
State	WASTEWATER – Closing America’s Wastewater Access Gap	Environmental Protection Agency	Rolling	Varies
State	ENERGY – Municipal Energy Revolving Fund (MERF)	Vermont Department of Buildings & General Services	Rolling	$10M – $25M
State	CULTURE AND THE ARTS – Project Grants	Vermont Humanities	Rolling	Up to $500K
State	ECONOMIC - FY 2025 EDA Disaster Supplemental Funding	US Economic Development Administration	Rolling	$200 – $50M

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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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