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…
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.
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Water Infrastructure Sponsorship Program (WISPr) Supports projects to protect, conserve, or restore natural resources, including the acquisition of…
CULTURE AND THE ARTS – Arts Project Grants Supports creative placemaking, audience-based arts experiences, and participatory creative experienced. Details - Funding Entity: Vermont Arts…
CULTURE and THE ARTS – Cultural Facilities Grants Supports enhancing, creating, or expanding the capacity of an existing building to provide cultural activities for the…
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…
CULTURE AND THE ARTS – Project Grants Supports new or existing community and curriculum development projects. Fundable projects include: Community programming that invites participation in…
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…
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…
DISASTER RECOVERY – Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Supports hazard mitigation activities with the goal of lowering future disaster costs. Details - Funding Entity:…
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.…
DISASTER RECOVERY – Disaster Water Grants Program Supports restoration, repair, or rebuilding of water infrastructure systems, include drinking water, wastewater, solid waste, and stormwater…
DISASTER RECOVERY – Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants (ECWAG) Helps eligible communities prepare, or recover from, an emergency that threatens the availability of safe, reliable…
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…
DISASTER RECOVERY – FEMA Public Assistance Provides supplemental Federal grant assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the restoration of disaster-damaged, publicly…
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…
DISASTER RECOVERY – National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Traditional Disaster Response Provides a team of 8-12 AmeriCorps NCCC members to participate in disaster response, recovery, and…
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,…
DISASTER RECOVERY – Vermont Emergency Relief Assistance Fund Provides public assistance to municipalities to repair damaged infrastructure after a presidentially declared disaster. Details -…
ECONOMIC - Catalyst Program Projects that address transportation, telecommunications, energy, and basic public infrastructure; business and workforce development; health care, nutrition and…
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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