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
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  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…

  Level 1 chargers up to $3,600 per site for design and make ready and up to $500 per OCPP compliant port. Level 2 chargers up to $20,000 per site for design and make ready, up to $3,000 per OCPP compliant port, and up to $2,000 per non-OCPP compliant port.
 Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development · Rolling / Open State

ENERGY – Vermont Community Electric Vehicle Chargers Incentive Program  Supports comprehensive turnkey services which includes technical assistance, a design for sighting of the chargers,…

  Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development · Rolling / Open State

HOUSING – Recovery Housing Program   Supports proposals addressing the development, acquisition, or rehabilitation of housing that aligns with HUD goals and Vermont efforts to combat the opioid…

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

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

  Northern Borders Regional Commission · Rolling / Open State

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

  Vermont Bond Bank · Rolling / Open State

INFRASTRUCTURE - Housing Infrastructure Loan Fund  Supports preliminary engineering and planning; engineering design and bid specifications; construction of improvements; and…

  Up to 100% financing of project costs based on overall debt capacity of the borrower
· Rolling / Open State

MULTIPLE - Pooled Loan Program  Finances long-term capital projects undertaken by municipalities, school districts, and other districts. Common uses include facility renovation and construction,…

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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