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
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Projects, Memphremagog Basin Vermont Housing and Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies 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	Varies
Transportation – Temporary Lighting Grant Program Vermont Agency of Transportation · State Not published · Varies Supports purchase of a temporary lighting packages. Only one grant will be awarded.	Not published	Varies
Culture and the Arts – 2026 Vermont Reads Vermont Humanities · State Not published · Varies Supports projects centered on Charity and Sylvia and its themes of Vermont’s (and America’s!) early history, the importance of friendships and family networks, the role of religion and faith in communal life, and the evolution of LGBTQ+…	Not published	Varies
Vermont Federal Foundation Charitable Contributions Vermont Federal Credit Union · State Not published · Varies Supports its focus areas of sustainability, food security, building strong communities, and affordable and stable housing	Not published	Varies
Wastewater – Closing America’s Wastewater Access Gap Environmental Protection Agency · State Not published · Varies Services may include:Conducting an assessment of the community’s wastewater needsEvaluating the feasibility of wastewater solutions, including performing a rate studyIdentifying funding options, such as grants and financingHelping with…	Not published	Varies
Building Communities Regional Human Services and Educational Facilities Grants Vermont Buildings and General Services · State Not published · Up to $2.5M Funds capital costs associated with major maintenance, renovation, or for the development of facilities for the delivery of human services and health care or for the development of educational opportunities in Vermont communities.	Not published	Up to $2.5M
Energy – Municipal Energy Revolving Fund (MERF) Vermont Department of Buildings & General Services · State Not published · $10M – $25M This 0% interest loan supports projects that increase energy efficiency, reduce fossil fuel usage, and/or support renewable energy integration in municipally-owned buildings.	Not published	$10M – $25M
Culture and the Arts – Project Grants Vermont Humanities · State Not published · Up to $500K Supports new or existing community and curriculum development projects.	Not published	Up to $500K
Economic - FY 2025 EDA Disaster Supplemental Funding US Economic Development Administration · Federal Not published · $200 – $50M Helps communities and regions plan and implement long-term economic recovery strategies. Two funding pathways remain: Supports recovery in areas where a Presidential disaster declaration was issued in calendar years 2023 and 2024.	Not published	$200 – $50M
Recreation – Building the Coaching Pipeline Grant Program   National Recreation and Park Association · State Not published · $1M Supports developing sustainable, long‑term pathways into coaching.	Not published	$1M
Disaster Recovery – 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
WATER, WASTEWATER, and STORMWATER - Housing Infrastructure Loan Fund Vermont Bond Bank · State Not published · Up to $300 Supports preliminary engineering and planning; engineering design and bid specifications; construction of improvements; and purchase/conveyance of eligible improvements to municipally owned water systems, wastewater systems, and mobility…	Not published	Up to $300
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Projects, South Lake Champlain Rutland Regional Planning Commission and Poultney Mettowee Natural Resources Conservation District · State Not published · Varies 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	Varies
Transportation – Landowner Cost Share Grant Program (Beaver Issues) Beaver Institute Inc. · State Not published · Up to $100K Supports hiring BeaverCorps professionals to nonlethally resolve beaver issues and restore wetlands. Funds can be used for any nonlethal conflict prevention or beaver mimicry wetland restoration project.	Not published	Up to $100K
Housing – Invest in VT (formerly 10% in Vermont) Office of the State Treasurer · State Not published · $3K Supports program for housing, job creation, and affordability across Vermont. Priority will be given to projects that increase the housing supply in Vermont.	Not published	$3K
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Enhancement Riparian Buffer Grant Watersheds United Vermont · State Not published · Varies Supports implementing high priority, cost-effective, native riparian woody buffer plantings along rivers and streams using native vegetation.	Not published	Varies
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Large, Small, and Planning Projects State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Culture and the Arts – Artists in Schools Vermont Arts Council · State Not published · Up to $400K Supports quality, multiday arts experiences in schools with Vermont teaching artists in residence and encourage collaborations between schools, youth, artists, and arts organizations.	Not published	Up to $400K
Recreation – Community Wellness Grants Vermont Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports · State Not published · Up to $850K Supports development of new community wellness initiatives, improvement of existing community wellness programs, and/or collaboration between worksites and community wellness initiatives.	Not published	Up to $850K
Energy - Vermont State Infrastructure Bank EV Charging Stations State Not published · Varies Construction or reconstruction of highways, roads, bridges, and pedestrian facilities, certain facilities related to rail or public transit, and electric vehicle charging stations and natural gas refueling stations available for public use	Not published	Varies
Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper Challenge Patronicity · State Not published · $500K Supports any public facing project whose ideas fit within Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper strategies.	Not published	$500K
EMERGENCY SERVICES and PUBLIC SAFETY – Municipal Support Grant Program Vermont Agency of Human Services · State Not published · $1M – $3M Direct municipal grants under Act 143 of 2026 (33 V.S.A. chapter 22, § 2201(10)) enabling Vermont towns and cities to fulfill local shelter commitments during a National Weather Service Cold Weather Advisory, Extreme Cold Watch, or Extreme…	Not published	$1M – $3M
Recreation – Climbing Conservation Grant Access Fund · State Not published · $100K – $1M Supports projects that preserve or enhance climbing access and opportunities and conserve the climbing environment throughout the US.	Not published	$100K – $1M
Culture and the Arts – Historic Preservation Fund - Underrepresented Communities Grants National Park Service · State Not published · $1.5M – $10M Supports surveying, documenting, and nominating historic sites associated with communities currently underrepresented in the National Register of Historic Places Funded projects must result in at least one new or amended nomination to the…	Not published	$1.5M – $10M

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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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