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Vermont Agriculture Grants

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The Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
$100,000
Vermont Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to dairy farmers and related organizations in the Northeast to improve farm operations, enhance milk quality, and address climate challenges.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Non-Profit Organizations in Vermont
$10,000
The 1772 Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This grant provides matching funds to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations in Vermont for various historic preservation projects, such as exterior restoration and structural repairs.

Arts
Nonprofits
VAAFM Trade Show Assistance Grants
$7,500
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 11, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to Vermont-based agricultural, food, and forestry businesses to help them participate in out-of-state trade shows and expand their market reach.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
New England Regenerative Livestock Farming Grants
$10,000
American Farmland Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 22, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to established livestock farmers in select New England counties who are committed to implementing regenerative agricultural practices that improve soil health, water quality, and pollinator habitats.

Agriculture
Individuals
Harvest & Post-Harvest Handling Food Safety Grant
$10,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Vermont-based produce farms and meat processing operations to improve their infrastructure and equipment for better food safety compliance.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Agricultural Clean Water Initiative Program
$4,000,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This program provides funding to Vermont-based organizations and individuals to support projects that improve water quality on farms through education, technical assistance, and capacity building.

Environment
Nonprofits
Expanding Agroforestry Project Incentive Payment Program
$450,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2026

This program provides financial incentives to farmers in select U.S. states to adopt agroforestry practices that integrate trees and shrubs into their agricultural systems, promoting environmental sustainability and new revenue opportunities.

Agriculture
Individuals
Business Enhancement Grants
$50,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 28, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Vermont-based farms and forest businesses to improve their infrastructure, expand market reach, and enhance workforce development, fostering a sustainable working landscape economy.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$35,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support businesses, organizations, and individuals in Vermont working to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops through various projects that benefit multiple stakeholders in the agricultural community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
UMATR Municipal Grants
$10,000
Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Wild & Scenic Committee
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This program provides financial support to municipalities in Vermont to improve water quality and protect the scenic and natural resources of the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Capital Equipment Assistance Program
$150,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Vermont farmers, custom operators, and non-profit organizations for purchasing innovative equipment that improves water quality and reduces agricultural waste runoff.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grant
$75,000
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports established dairy farmers, processors, brands, and producer associations in the Northeast to improve food safety, obtain certifications, and enhance market access through various projects.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Dairy Processor Modernization Grant
$250,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding to dairy processors in the Northeast to modernize their operations by acquiring specialized equipment that improves efficiency, product quality, and sustainability.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Farm to School Service Provider Grant
$40,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Vermont-based non-profit organizations to help schools and early childhood education programs implement or expand farm to school initiatives, enhancing access to local food resources and educational programs.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Clean Water Project Enhancement Development, Design, and Implementation Block Grant
$820,000
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Vermont's conservation districts, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve water quality and protect the state's water resources.

Natural Resources
State governments