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Vermont Working Lands Business Enhancement Grant

Working Lands Business Enhancement Grants support Vermont farm, food, and forest businesses with infrastructure, market, workforce, and innovation projects.

About this program

The Vermont Working Lands Enterprise Initiative Business Enhancement Grant supports Vermont-based agriculture, food, and forest products businesses. Grants are generally used for projects such as infrastructure development, equipment, market development, research and development, workforce development, and business innovation. The program opens competitive rounds periodically, commonly in the fall, and applicants must be in good standing with the State of Vermont.

Eligibility

Vermont-based agriculture, food, and forest products businesses, including eligible nonprofits and cooperatives involved in the production or support of Vermont working lands products.

Requirements

  • Applicant must be based in Vermont.
  • Business must be registered with the Vermont Secretary of State if required.
  • Project must benefit agriculture, food, or forest-based business activity.