Barn Preservation Grant Program

Barn Preservation Grant Program is sponsored by Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets. Helps individuals, municipalities, and non-profit organizations rehabilitate historic agricultural buildings that are at least 50 years old and listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.

Historic Preservation Barn Grants | Agency of Commerce and Community Development Identifying Historic Resources Planning for Preservation Roadside Historic Markers State-Owned Historic Sites Vermont Archaeology Heritage Center Historic Preservation Grants Certified Local Government Grants Downtown and Village Center Tax Credits Federal Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credits Events, Trainings and Workshops Historic Preservation Barn Grants Established in 1992, the State-funded Barn Preservation Grant program helps individuals, municipalities, and non-profit organizations to rehabilitate the historic agricultural buildings that are a symbol of Vermont’s rural landscape.

This is the oldest state-funded agricultural-based grant program in the United States. Since its inception, the program has provided over $5 million towards the preservation of over 525 historic barns and agricultural outbuildings around the state.

Preservation of these buildings not only protects Vermont's agricultural and architectural legacies, but it also generates jobs, supports independent businesses, increase civic participation, and bolsters a community's sense of place while enhancing the experience of visitors. Applications for the 2027 grants are now available and are due on Monday, December 7th, 2026.

Use the links below to download the application materials: 2027 Barn Preservation Grant Application Manual 2027 Barn Preservation Grant Application Awarded Historic Preservation Barn Grants Summaries - 2026 Awarded Historic Preservation Barn Grant Summaries - 2025 Barn Grant Interactive Map The Division for Historic Preservation, in cooperation with the Legislature and the Vermont Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, is able to award competitive 50/50 matching grants of up to $20,000 for the repair and adaptive use of historic agricultural buildings.

In order to qualify, the buildings must be at least 50 years old and listed in or eligible for the State Register of Historic Places. This is a reimbursement grant program, which means that if you are awarded a grant, you are responsible for paying for the full amount of the project and the State will reimburse you once the project and required paperwork are c ompleted.

The Barn Grant Program is funded by the taxpayers of the State of Vermont, at the direction of the General Assembly, through the annual Capital Appropriations and State Bonding Act. See our Frequently Asked Questions (web page) for more information on the Barn Preservation Grants program.

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