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Trade Show Assistance Grants Grants to help Vermont food and forestry businesses exhibit and sell Vermont products at out-of-state and international trade shows is sponsored by Vermont Dept. of Forests, Parks & Recreation. <a class="widget__inner text-center text-black text-bold display-flex flex-column flex-justify-start height-full border-2px border-transparent radius-md margin-neg-2px" href=" Category: Economic Development.
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** The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets’ Trade Show Assistance Grants provide Vermont agricultural and forestry businesses with funds to exhibit and sell their Vermont products at trade shows targeting out-of-state buyers.
These matching grants can partially offset the expenses associated with exhibiting at trade shows, which provide excellent opportunities to network with wholesale buyers and expand into new domestic and international markets.
Applicants may include up to four trade shows in their yearly marketing plan, requesting a total of between $2,000 and $7,500 in eligible reimbursements for shows that take place between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027. Businesses may not apply for funding to support attendance at trade shows they have already attended five or more times.
Vermont-based agricultural and forestry businesses that meet the following criteria are eligible to receive funds through this grant: 1. Business is registered with the Vermont Secretary of State and has been in business for over one year 2. Business or its headquarters are located within Vermont 3.
Business has three or more wholesale accounts 4. Business’ products meet the Vermont Local Definition as defined in Act 129 **Eligible proposals must assert that:** * Proposed trade show(s) target out-of-state buyers. Typically, trade shows based in Vermont would not be eligible.
However, there are exceptions in which regional, or even international trade shows happen to be held here. These shows are eligible if they meet the other requirements in this RFA. Please contact the grant program manager with questions.
* Applicant has previously attended trade show no more than 4 times. This grant will fund up to 5 years of attendance at a single trade show. * The proposed budget demonstrates a minimum of a 25% cash match contribution.
This grant csn reimburse eligible costs for each trade show up to 75%. * Proposed trade show is in the business to business (wholesale) format. Direct to consumer shows are not eligible for TSAG funding.
* Funding will be used for the following approved expenses: * Travel and accommodation expenses * Marketing materials and other marketing costs (samples, printing, etc.) * Marketing, branding, and design services * Registration fees (including booth space and educational sessions) * Booth fees including furnishings and utilities Key dates are subject to change.
**November 21, 2025**Request for Applications released **December 5, 2025– January 26, 2026**Application submission period **January 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM**Application closes **Late February 2026**Notification of awards 1. Review the full Trade Show Assistance Grants Request for Applications. 2.
Register in WebGrants if you have not previously done so. 3. Review the WebGrants Application Guide.
4. Submit your application inWebGrantsby between December 5, 2025 and January 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM. **RESOURCES FOR GRANTEES** Trade Show Assistance Grant Status Report Guide Trade Show Assistance Grant Claims Guide Jennifer.
Porter@vermont. gov Montpelier, Vt 05620-2901 **Public****Records Requests Contact:** **Scott Waterman**| Director of Communications and Policy |Scott. Waterman@vermont.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: See the Vermont grants portal for complete eligibility requirements. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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