Vermont Grants

Last updated June 12, 2026

There are currently 127 active grants available to Vermont applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state sources and updated daily.

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.

127 grants in Vermont
State
Updated daily

What grants are open in Vermont right now?

  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…

  up to $10,000; maximum grant could be up to $20,000 if the project meets other criteria
  Vermont Association of Conservation Districts · Rolling / Open State

EMERGENCY SERVICES and PUBLIC SAFETY – Rural Fire Protection Program   Installation of new dry hydrants and other types of rural water supplies (priority), repair/upgrade, replacement,…

  Maximum credit is determined by energy production
 US Treasury Department · Rolling / Open State

ENERGY - Clean Electricity Production Tax Credit (§ 45Y)  Zero emissions renewable energy generation Details - Funding Entity:  US Treasury Department - Funding Type:   Direct pay tax…

  Up to $7,500 and up to $40,000 depending on gross vehicle weight
 US Treasury Department · Rolling / Open State

ENERGY - Commercial Clean Vehicle Investment Tax Credit (§ 45W)  Purchase of a qualified motor vehicle or mobile machinery as defined in  Details - Funding Entity:  US Treasury…

  Maximum credit is determined by eligible energy investment
 US Treasury Department · Rolling / Open State

ENERGY - Energy Credit Extension Investment Tax Credit (§ 48)  Zero emissions solar energy property, geothermal property, fiber-optic solar property, fuel cell property, microturbine…

  Maximum credit is determined by IRS annually
 US Treasury Department · Rolling / Open State

ENERGY - Energy Efficient Building Tax Deduction (§ 179D)   New or retrofit buildings that increase their energy efficiency by at least 25 percent will be able to claim this deduction, with…

  Up to $1 million to pay for no more than 35% of total capital costs. If pre-approved under certain special conditions, awards of up to $1.5 million or for up to 50% of the total capital costs can be made. Special conditions include, but are not limited to, a project located in an area of high unemployment, adds critical forest products manufacturing infrastructure, advances forest management priorities, etc. Applicants seeking special consideration must obtain prior approval from a Forest Service Regional Coordinator before submitting a proposal.
  US Forest Service · Rolling / Open State

ENERGY – Community Wood Grant Program   Funds shovel-ready projects to install a community wood energy system or to build or expand an innovative wood product facility. Eligible costs include:…

  US Department of Energy · Rolling / Open State

ENERGY – Energy to Communities: Expert Match   Provides free, short-term technical assistance to address near-term energy challenges and questions. The assistance is 40 to 60 hours over 3 to 4…

  None listed; Efficiency Vermont runs a cost-savings analysis to ensure that the proposed improvements reduce your operating costs. They also verify available incentives.
 Efficiency Vermont · Rolling / Open State

ENERGY – Municipal (Business) Energy Loan   Supports energy efficiency improvements Details - Funding Entity:  Efficiency Vermont - Funding Type:  Loan - Funding Range:   None…

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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