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Viability Program Grants • Vermont Housing & Conservation Board When funding is available, the Viability Program awards grants on a competitive basis through our grant programs: Business Plan Implementation Grants are available to help current Viability Program participants implement their business plans. Eligibility requirements are determined each cycle, so please reach out to program staff to find out if you may be eligible.
Water Quality Grants are available to help Vermont farmers make capital improvements to on-farm water quality in order to comply with Vermont’s Required Agricultural Practices. Requests for Qualifications Business Plan Implementation Grants 2026 applications are opening soon.
When funding is available, Farm & Forest Viability Implementation Grants are available on a competitive basis to businesses that have completed an up-to-date business plan or transfer plan through the Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program to help implement specific goals of the business plans created through the program.
The Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program is pleased to announce that grants of $1,000 to $8,000 are available on a competitive basis to Viability Program clients who participated in the program in 2024 or 2025. A completed business or transfer plan is required in order to apply. Applications are due Friday, May 1st, 2026, and decisions will be made in June 2026.
Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, business infrastructure construction, equipment, machinery upgrades, and energy efficiency projects that help a business meet business goals determined through their planning work. Funded projects will be closely aligned with goals as outlined in applicants’ business or transfer plans.
Read about previously awarded Implementation Grants at the bottom of these pages: FY 2024 , FY 2023 and FY 2022. Find our program flyer here . Timeline: Applications are due May 1st, 2026.
Please be in touch if you need an extension to this timeline. Decisions are expected to be announced by late June, 2026. VHCB staff will be hosting 2 informational sessions which will provide a brief overview of the program and provide an opportunity for Q&A.
Join here: Monday, March 23rd, 2026 – 3:00pm-4:00pm Monday, April 13th, 2026 – 3:00-4:00pm Reach out to Jillian Conner, Program Assistant, with any questions about eligibility or applications at ji ***** @ ** cb. org or (802)-828-5587. VHCB Water Quality Grant applications are now closed for 2026.
The Farm & Forest Viability Program provides competitive, reimbursement-based grants of up to $50,000 to help Vermont farm businesses in water quality capital improvements. This program is funded by the State of Vermont Clean Water Budget, and there is approximately $750,000 in available funds in FY26.
Any Vermont farm with a gross farm income of $15,000 or more that is required to comply with Vermont’s Required Agricultural Practices (RAPs) is eligible for this award. We will consider applications from non-farm entities playing an integral role in water quality management on farms, such as custom operators or non-profits. Please contact staff to ensure your entity is eligible prior to applying.
Projects must directly impact water quality and must be for long-term investments rather than annual practices or improvements with a short life span including construction or renovation projects, long-term infrastructure improvements, and equipment. VHCB awards may be used as a cost share with other state or federal programs such as NRCS-EQIP, VAAFM BMP, and VAAFM CEAP.
Examples of eligible projects include: Construction, renovation, upgrades, or expansions to farm facilities: manure storage facilities, barn or barnyard construction including bedded-pack, and feed storage that will reduce silage leachate Equipment that improves nutrient management: No-till seeders, manure injection equipment (including toolbars, tankers, hoses, and GPS systems), cover crop equipment, compost management, and feed equipment that will improve on-farm water quality Conservation-related improvements: Fencing, laneways, other long-term improvements that will significantly improve soil health and reduce runoff Awards require one-to-one matching funds, meaning that VHCB can only pay for up to 50% of a project’s total cost.
Match can be in the form of state or federal awards or in the form of farm cash, loans, or in-kind labor from the applicant. A match waiver may be requested in the application. Awards will be paid on a reimbursement basis upon the receipt of project invoices.
Timeline: Applications are due January 14, 2026. Please be in touch if you need an extension to this timeline. Applicants also applying to the January NRCS deadline may take through January 16, 2026, and additional extensions are available to all applicants upon request.
Decisions are expected to be announced by April 2026. PDF Instructions & Application If you need assistance with the financial documents requested in the application, there is support available through UVM Extension. Please contact Zac Smith at za ************* @ * vm.
edu or 802-656-7624 for more information. VHCB staff will be hosting 3 informational sessions which will provide a brief overview of the program and provide an opportunity for Q&A. Register here: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 – 1:00pm-2:00pm Thursday, December 18, 2025 – 11:00am-12:00pm Monday, January 5, 2025 – 12:00pm-1:00pm Read about previously awarded Water Grants in FY 2022 , FY 2023 , and FY2024 .
If you have questions about this grant, please contact Rebecca Williams at re ***** @ ** cb. org or (802) 828-2962. Growing Community Resilience and Food Access in the Garden 2025 Garden Grant Applications are now closed.
The Land Access & Opportunity Board (LAOB) and the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board (VHCB) are pleased to announce funding for projects advancing community and collective gardening.
Eligible applicants are entities that work to increase equitable food access and food sovereignty for historically underserved communities including Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), People with Disabilities, Low-income People, LGBTQIA+ People, Refugees and Immigrants through community and collective gardening projects. VHCB has a minimum of $50,000 available in funding for grants of up to $15,000 for up to two-year terms.
Please see the full application instructions for more information on funding priorities and how to apply. PDF Instructions & Application Word Instructions & Application Information for Businesses with Open Grants If you have an open VHCB Grant and would like to request reimbursement of grant funds, have an update on your project, or have other questions please reach out to: Jillian Conner at jillian [@] VHCB. org or (802) 828-5587.
If your project is complete, you will be asked to submit copies of project invoices/receipts that demonstrate grant funds and any required match has been spent. Next, we will send you disbursement form to complete. Finally, you will be mailed a check to your IRS mailing address.
In total, this process make take several weeks. Partial reimbursements prior to project completion are available in extenuating circumstances, and please be in touch if you would like to discuss this option. Jillian Conner | Viability Program Assistant We acknowledge that the place we call “Vermont”, in which we gather, live, and work, is the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Abénaki and Mohican people.
We honor and respect the enduring relationship that exists between our Indigenous friends, their land, and the natural world. We are grateful for the opportunity to work in this place and strive to be mindful stewards of the land in partnership with Vermont’s Indigenous population, including Abénaki, Mohican, and others with Indigenous heritage who call Vermont home.
We commit to fostering respectful relationships and to supporting the preservation of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and land stewardship practices. We pledge to continue learning from and with our Indigenous friends, colleagues, partners, and organizations to promote a future where their voices are respected and upheld.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Vermont farmers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Water Quality Grants (Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program) is funded by Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program (Vermont Housing & Conservation Board). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Vermont. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The Franklin County Conservation Mini-Grant is a grant from the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District (Ohio) that awards up to $2,000 per project to support on-the-ground conservation work in Franklin County. Now in its 13th year, the program funds eligible 501(c) nonprofits, schools, watershed groups, municipalities, community groups, HOAs, condo associations, and civic associations located in or serving Franklin County. Applications are accepted from February 1 through March 13, 2026. Projects must demonstrate both the need and the organizational capacity to implement practical conservation activities. The program reflects FSWCD's commitment to community-driven water quality protection, stormwater management, and environmental stewardship across the county.
Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund (DWCF) is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). The DWCF solicits proposals to conserve, restore, and protect habitats on public and private land within the Delaware River watershed, contributing to overall watershed health, water quality, and economic vitality. Grants are awarded for implementation, planning, capacity building, and research/monitoring/evaluation.
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