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Vermont Small Business Grants 2026

Funding is hiding in plain sight.

High-intent funding opportunities

Where to focus first

Opportunities Credit Union Small Business Loans

Vermont Economic Development Authority Small Business Loans

Burlington Community Development Block Grant Program

Rutland Regional Brownfields Reuse Program

Vermont Training Program

Montpelier Alive Downtown Business Support and Recovery

Vermont Community Foundation Grants

Montpelier Flood Recovery Business Assistance

Burlington Electric Department Business Rebates

Brattleboro Opportunity Zone Infrastructure and Development Support

Efficiency Vermont Business Rebates

Efficiency Vermont Business Incentives

Downtown Brattleboro Alliance Designated Downtown Business Support

Downtown Rutland Partnership Business Development Support

Burlington Emergency Solutions Grant Program

National Disability Institute – Small Business Hub

State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) — Transportation

VtSBDC Free Business Advising — Health and Wellness

Vermont Samara Fund – LGBTQ+ Business & Community Grants (2026)

VEDA Commercial Financing – Vermont Cannabis Business Loans

Vermont Women's Fund – Women Business Owners Grant

State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) — Professional Services

VtSBDC Free Business Advising — Restaurants and Food Service

NGLCC LGBTBE® Certification – Vermont LGBTQ+ Business Enterprise

Montpelier Small Business and Downtown Support Layer

Room For Me Grant Program

Vermont Training Program (VTP) — Professional Services

Vermont Agricultural Credit Corporation (VACC) Farm Loans

Vermont Training Program (VTP) — Construction Trades Business Grants

VEDA Commercial Financing – Vermont Sports & Recreation Business Loans

State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Loan Participation — Health

Springfield Area Revolving Loan Fund – MWBE & Disadvantaged Businesses

Vermont Cannabis Business Development Fund – Social Equity Loans & Grants

Vermont Employment Growth Incentive (VEGI)

Vermont Tax Credits – Manufacturing Equipment & R&D Investment

VEDA Commercial Financing – Vermont Senior Encore Entrepreneurs

Vermont Agriculture Development Grants

SCORE Vermont – Free Youth Entrepreneur Mentoring

Vermont Community Loan Fund Food, Farms, and Forests Fund

VEDA Entrepreneurial Lending Layer

VTP Training Provider Grants

Vermont Arts Council Arts Operating Grant

USDA Rural Business Development Grant – Vermont Rural Manufacturers

Vermont Department of Labor – Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VEDA SSBCI Loan Participation – Vermont Disability-Owned SEDI Entrepreneurs

Vermont Arts Council Arts Operating Grant — Nonprofits

Vermont Outdoor Recreation Grant – Sports & Recreation Infrastructure

Vermont Community Loan Fund Business Loan — Health

VtSBDC Free Business Advising — Transportation

Vermont Training Program (VTP) — Clean Energy Sector

Vermont Department of Labor Employer Apprenticeship Fund

VBOC – Veterans Business Outreach Center (New England / Boston Coverage)

Vermont Division of Vocational Rehabilitation – Self-Employment Program

VEDA SSBCI Loan Participation – Vermont Active Military Business Loans

Vermont Agency of Human Services HCBS Grant

Vermont Training Program (VTP) — Nonprofit Workforce

Vermont SBDC – Active Duty & Guard/Reserve Entrepreneur Advising

Working Lands Small Farm Diversification and Transition Grant

NMSDC MBE Certification – Minority Business Enterprise (Vermont)

Vermont Community Loan Fund Business Loan — Food Service

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