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# Better Connections 2026 For more information, please contact: Faith Dall: faith. dall@vermont. gov (802) 793.
6680 ## Collaboration Leads to Results “The Better Connections program has been so valuable for municipalities in our region. It is one of the few funding sources that provides the level of resources needed to truly engage the community, build consensus, and develop implementation-focused plans for the areas in and around our downtown and village centers.
” -Jason Rasmussen, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission The Better Connections Program is a competitive grant program representing an interagency partnership between the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD). Additional support is provided by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Vermont Department of Health (VDH).
The program provides technical assistance and planning funds to awarded communities to align state and local investments targeted at increasing transportation options, improving water quality, public health, and economic vitality in Vermont’s community centers. Municipalities annually compete for approximately $200,000 in funds.
2015 - Warren/Waitsfield, Vergennes, and West Rutland/Town of Rutland 2016 - Chester, Montpelier, and Springfield 2017 - Brighton, St.
Albans, and Windsor 2018 - Danville, Enosburgh, and Hyde Park 2019 - Fairlee, Middlebury, and Northfield 2021 - Bethel, Lyndonville, and Poultney 2023 - Brattleboro, East Hardwick, and West Windsor By the Numbers [2015-2025] in grant funds requested (inclusive of Clean Water Initiative projects) in local match funds (2025+2026) Better Connections grants awarded
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Farm to School Implementation Grant is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. This program aims to increase the availability of local foods in schools and connect students to the sources of their food through education, taste tests, school gardens, field trips, and local food sourcing for school meals. Projects should incorporate both local sourcing and agricultural education efforts.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.