Vermont farm, forest and some food businesses with 1+ year of operations and 2025 revenue can get $10,000-$50,000 for equipment, infrastructure, market development, R&D or workforce training; no match; due Dec. 10, 2026.
Grants of $10,000 to $50,000 for Vermont farm, forest and some food businesses with at least one year of operating history, funding equipment, infrastructure, market development, research and development, and workforce training. $508,000 is available and there is no match requirement. Applications are open now through December 10, 2026 at 2:00pm.
Farm, forest, and some food businesses/organizations with at least one year of operating history
Must have generated revenue in calendar year 2025 and provide financial statements
Must be based in Vermont (out-of-state applicants should contact the program)
Ineligible: cannabis, Christmas trees, equine, flowers, hemp grown for topical CBD, and horticulture crops
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