VermontParks & Recreation Grants (2026)
Open parks, trails, and recreation opportunities in Vermontfor parks and recreation departments, land trusts, and municipalities — trails, playgrounds, ball fields, recreation facilities, and open space, with amounts, deadlines, and a guided application builder for each.
11 open parks & recreation grants in Vermont
11 grants worth up to $555K match your search
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Trail maintenance and construction under the Bike and Pedestrian Trail Program FY2026
openForests, Parks & Recreation
Trail maintenance and construction under the Bike and Pedestrian Trail Program FY2026
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
BEEC Trail Access
openForests, Parks & Recreation
BEEC Trail Access
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Trail Maintenance in Vermont State Parks and State Forests
openForests, Parks & Recreation
Trail Maintenance in Vermont State Parks and State Forests
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Trail Sustainability Improvements, SE Darling Hill KT
openForests, Parks & Recreation
Trail Sustainability Improvements, SE Darling Hill KT
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Trailhead Area and Beginner Trail Sustainability and Access Upgrades
openForests, Parks & Recreation
Trailhead Area and Beginner Trail Sustainability and Access Upgrades
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
¿Kate¿s Camp¿ Paddlers¿ Trail Campsite
openForests, Parks & Recreation
¿Kate¿s Camp¿ Paddlers¿ Trail Campsite
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Ludlow Area Sports Trails and Ridgeline Outdoor Collective Trail Improvements
openForests, Parks & Recreation
Ludlow Area Sports Trails and Ridgeline Outdoor Collective Trail Improvements
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Otter View Park Boardwalk Replacement
openForests, Parks & Recreation
Otter View Park Boardwalk Replacement
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
A Trail for All at the Pratt Refuge
openForests, Parks & Recreation
A Trail for All at the Pratt Refuge
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Long Trail Maintenance and Trail Projects on State Lands
openForests, Parks & Recreation
Long Trail Maintenance and Trail Projects on State Lands
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Municipal Planning Grant Funds - Vergennes Veterans Park Master Plan: A Vision for the Future
openHousing & Comm Development
Municipal Planning Grant Funds - Vergennes Veterans Park Master Plan: A Vision for the Future
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Vermont Parks & Recreation FAQ
Who funds parks and recreation projects in Vermont?
In Vermont, parks and recreation funding flows from federal programs — the National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund and the Recreational Trails Program (administered through the state) — alongside the state's own forests, parks, and recreation agency, plus land trusts and conservancies. Local parks departments, municipalities, and nonprofits apply for these to build trails, acquire parkland, and improve recreation facilities.
What can Vermont parks and recreation grants fund?
Eligible activities include trail construction and maintenance, park land acquisition and open-space protection, playgrounds and ball fields, community recreation centers and pools, boardwalks and accessibility upgrades, and outdoor recreation programming. Many programs require a local match.
When are Vermont parks and recreation applications due?
Cycles are set by each funder, so deadlines vary within Vermont. The open opportunities below show current deadlines — or run your organization's profile through FindGrants to see every parks and recreation grant you qualify for right now.
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