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Community Development Grants in Vermont

Browse open community development grants available to organizations in Vermont. Our database includes federal, state, and foundation funding opportunities. Answer a few questions to see which grants you qualify for.

24 open community development grants in Vermont

24 grants worth up to $2.0M match your search

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Gale Meadows MOA

open

Environmental Conservation

Gale Meadows MOA

Up to $200K
2026-08-31
Community DevelopmentEquity & Access

Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription

Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Grant Evaluation

open

Vermont Department of Health

Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Grant Evaluation

Up to $200K
2026-09-30
Community DevelopmentEquity & Access

Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription

BEEC Trail Access

open

Forests, Parks & Recreation

BEEC Trail Access

Up to $16K
2026-11-30
Community DevelopmentEquity & Access

Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription

JOHNSON TOWN OF

open

Transportation Agency

JOHNSON TOWN OF

Up to $12K
2026-12-01
Community DevelopmentEquity & Access

Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription

BURLINGTON CITY OF

open

Transportation Agency

BURLINGTON CITY OF

Up to $24K
2026-12-30
Community DevelopmentEquity & Access

Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription

Unitarian Universalist Church of Rutland

open

Housing & Comm Development

Unitarian Universalist Church of Rutland

Up to $20K
2026-12-31
Community DevelopmentEquity & Access

Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription

Otter View Park Boardwalk Replacement

open

Forests, Parks & Recreation

Otter View Park Boardwalk Replacement

Up to $49K
2026-12-31
Community DevelopmentEquity & Access

Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription

Great Trails Workshop

open

Forests, Parks & Recreation

Great Trails Workshop

Up to $12K
2026-12-31
Community DevelopmentEquity & Access

Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription

Upper Valley Community Grange Hall

open

Housing & Comm Development

Upper Valley Community Grange Hall

Up to $20K
2026-12-31
Community DevelopmentEquity & Access

Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription

COMMUNITY RECOVERY & REVITALIZATION PROGRAM (CRRP)

open

Economic Development

COMMUNITY RECOVERY & REVITALIZATION PROGRAM (CRRP)

Up to $700K
2026-12-31
Community DevelopmentEquity & Access

Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription

First Congregational Church of St. Albans

open

Housing & Comm Development

First Congregational Church of St. Albans

Up to $20K
2026-12-31
Community DevelopmentEquity & Access

Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription

Long Trail Maintenance and Trail Projects on State Lands

open

Forests, Parks & Recreation

Long Trail Maintenance and Trail Projects on State Lands

Up to $80K
2026-12-31
Community DevelopmentEquity & Access

Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription

VAST Winter Trails Maintenance Program

open

Forests, Parks & Recreation

VAST Winter Trails Maintenance Program

Up to $166K
2026-12-31
Community DevelopmentEquity & Access

Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription

Newark Street Union Meeting House

open

Housing & Comm Development

Newark Street Union Meeting House

Up to $16K
2026-12-31
Community DevelopmentEquity & Access

Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription

Ludlow Area Sports Trails and Ridgeline Outdoor Collective Trail Improvements

open

Forests, Parks & Recreation

Ludlow Area Sports Trails and Ridgeline Outdoor Collective Trail Improvements

Up to $85K
2026-12-31
Community DevelopmentEquity & Access

Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription

¿Kate¿s Camp¿ Paddlers¿ Trail Campsite

open

Forests, Parks & Recreation

¿Kate¿s Camp¿ Paddlers¿ Trail Campsite

Up to $16K
2026-12-31
Community DevelopmentEquity & Access

Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription

Hinesburg Comprehensive Energy Audit Program

open

Public Service Department

Hinesburg Comprehensive Energy Audit Program

Up to $30K
2027-02-28
Community DevelopmentEquity & Access

Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription

Town of St. Johnsbury Vehicle Efficiency Initiative

open

Public Service Department

Town of St. Johnsbury Vehicle Efficiency Initiative

Up to $46K
2027-02-28
Community DevelopmentEquity & Access

Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription

Efficient Electric Vehicle for East Montpelier's New Solar-Powered Town Garage

open

Public Service Department

Efficient Electric Vehicle for East Montpelier's New Solar-Powered Town Garage

Up to $62K
2027-02-28
Community DevelopmentEquity & Access

Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription

Town of Brandon EV Purchase

open

Public Service Department

Town of Brandon EV Purchase

Up to $65K
2027-02-28
Community DevelopmentEquity & Access

Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription

Technical Consulting for the Thermal Energy Network of South Royalton

open

Public Service Department

Technical Consulting for the Thermal Energy Network of South Royalton

Up to $35K
2027-02-28
Community DevelopmentEquity & Access

Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription

RUTLAND CITY OF

open

Transportation Agency

RUTLAND CITY OF

Up to $75K
2027-03-01
Community DevelopmentEquity & Access

Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription

Municipal Planning Grant Funds - Whitingham Town Plan Update

open

Housing & Comm Development

Municipal Planning Grant Funds - Whitingham Town Plan Update

Up to $14K
2027-04-30
Community DevelopmentEquity & Access

Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription

Municipal Planning Grant Funds - Unified Bylaw Update

open

Housing & Comm Development

Municipal Planning Grant Funds - Unified Bylaw Update

Up to $18K
2027-04-30
Community DevelopmentEquity & Access

Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription

Community Development Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines

Grant NameFunderAmountDeadline
Gale Meadows MOAEnvironmental ConservationUp to $200KAug 31, 2026
Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Grant EvaluationVermont Department of HealthUp to $200KSep 30, 2026
BEEC Trail AccessForests, Parks & RecreationUp to $16KNov 30, 2026
JOHNSON TOWN OFTransportation AgencyUp to $12KDec 1, 2026
BURLINGTON CITY OFTransportation AgencyUp to $24KDec 30, 2026
Unitarian Universalist Church of RutlandHousing & Comm DevelopmentUp to $20KDec 31, 2026
Otter View Park Boardwalk ReplacementForests, Parks & RecreationUp to $49KDec 31, 2026
Great Trails WorkshopForests, Parks & RecreationUp to $12KDec 31, 2026
Upper Valley Community Grange HallHousing & Comm DevelopmentUp to $20KDec 31, 2026
COMMUNITY RECOVERY & REVITALIZATION PROGRAM (CRRP)Economic DevelopmentUp to $700KDec 31, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions: Community Development Grants in Vermont

How many community development grants are available in Vermont?
FindGrants currently lists 24+ community development grants available to organizations in Vermont. This includes federal, state, and foundation funding. New grants are added weekly as opportunities open.
How do I apply for community development grants in Vermont?
Start by searching FindGrants for community development funding in Vermont. Each grant listing includes eligibility requirements, award amounts, and application deadlines. Use the free discovery tool to answer a short questionnaire about your organization, and FindGrants will score and rank the grants you qualify for with application guidance.
Who can apply for community development grants in Vermont?
Eligibility varies by grant. Common eligible applicants for community development grants in Vermont include nonprofits, small businesses, schools, universities, municipalities, tribal governments, healthcare organizations, and faith-based groups. Each grant has specific requirements listed on its detail page.
Are there federal community development grants for Vermont?
Yes. Federal agencies fund community development programs nationwide, and organizations in Vermont are eligible. Federal sources indexed by FindGrants include Grants.gov, SAM.gov, NSF, NIH, USDA, and more. These are listed alongside state and local funding on this page.

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