Grants & funding in Vermont local government
What Vermont city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about grants & funding — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
217 Vermont meetings since 2024 covered grants & funding. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Vermont with the most grants & funding activity
- Hartford, VT (46)
- Ludlow, VT (22)
- Marshfield, VT (19)
- Georgia, VT (19)
- South Burlington, VT (15)
- Essex County, VT (15)
- Newbury, VT (15)
- St. Albans, VT (13)
- Charlotte, VT (12)
- Windsor County, VT (11)
- Winooski, VT (10)
- Bennington County, VT (8)
Latest matching meetings
Housing Committee to consider Champlain Housing Trust funding request
The South Burlington Housing Committee will review a funding request from the Champlain Housing Trust for the Dorset Commons project, discuss establishing standards for the Housing Trust Fund, and consider other business. The meeting includes public comment and approval of August minutes.
Conservation & Trails Committee to weigh tree plan, Bee City, fund applications
The Essex Conservation & Trails Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including the Town Street Tree Management Plan, a Bee City USA proposal, and Conservation Reserve Fund applications. They will also discuss the 2026 Fall Cleanup at Indian Brook and consider forming separate…
Committee discusses equity funding grant ideas and upcoming inclusion events
The St. Albans City Belonging, Equity & Inclusion Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss its initiatives, including an equity funding grant idea and a debrief of the August 7 Welcome event. The agenda also includes a discussion on potential equity funding requests and the possibility of hosting VT Inclusion…
Hartford to review opioid settlement fund RFP and $17,505 documentary request
The Opioid Grant Fund Review Committee will review applications for the National Opioid Settlement Funds, including a $17,505 proposal from Connecticut Valley Addiction Recovery for a documentary. The committee will also discuss the draft RFP, application cycle, and proposed grant review committee structure. The…
Downtown board to review events, grants, and marketing plans
The St. Albans City Downtown Board and Board of Directors of St. Albans for the Future will meet to review the SAFF financial report, discuss upcoming events and programs, and receive updates on marketing, fundraising, and sub-committees. The agenda includes items on a vibrancy grant, a downtown retreat, and a Main…
Select Board to review draft policy for local option tax revenue spending
The Bennington Select Board will review a draft revenue expenditure policy for the local option tax, discuss a Downtown Vibrancy Fund grant application from Better Bennington Corporation, and consider a consolidated forgivable loan for South End waterline extensions. The board will also address Energy Committee…
Planning Commission to review zoning updates, town plan, and grant status
The Ludlow Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, to discuss town zoning updates with Martha Harrison from MARC, town plan updates, and Better Connections Grant updates. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the July 21 meeting and public comments. The agenda is…
Planning Commission to review zoning updates, town plan, and grant progress
The Ludlow Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss town zoning updates with Martha Harrison from MARC, review town plan updates, and receive updates on the Better Connections Grant. The agenda also includes approval of the July 21, 2026 minutes and public comments.
Arts commission to postpone 2026 mural grants, reallocate $10,000
The Windsor Arts Commission will consider postponing two mural grant projects to 2027 and discuss reallocating $10,000 from those grants to another mural project, possibly reusing a proposed design. The board will also review ongoing project updates and the Season 2 opening event for the SoL installation.
Committee to set fall cleanup, review tree plan and conservation fund use
The Conservation & Trails Committee will meet to decide the date for Fall Clean Up Day, discuss the Town of Essex Tree Plan, and consider proposals to use Conservation Reserve Funds for properties at 15 Kimberly Drive and 33 Windridge Road. They will also receive updates on the trail naming process and the Riverfront…
BEI Committee to discuss equity funding and community events
The Belonging, Equity & Inclusion Committee will hold a session with Rural Community Transportation. Members will discuss an equity funding grant idea and various inclusion events. The meeting includes a review of committee membership and funding requests.
County to approve $3.29M loan for Gulf Cove paving
The Board of County Commissioners will consider consent agenda items including a $3.29 million commercial paper loan for paving in Gardens of Gulf Cove, several FEMA hazard mitigation grants for generators and shoreline work, and a settlement in a lawsuit. The meeting also includes proclamations, employee recognition…
St. Albans Downtown Board to review summer events and vibrancy grant
The Downtown Board and St. Albans for the Future will review recent July events and plan upcoming August and September celebrations. The board will also discuss a mural update and the execution of a Vibrancy Grant.
Selectboard to award water/wastewater chemical contracts, adopt July as Parks Month
The Hartford Selectboard will consider awarding contracts for water and wastewater treatment chemicals, including sodium hypochlorite, Polymer 8837, and Stern Pack 70, to two bidders. They will also vote on a resolution designating July as Parks and Recreation Month, accept a Downtown Vibrancy Grant, and discuss FY27…
Planning Commission to review regional land use map, zoning updates, and housing
The Ludlow Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates to the Regional Future Land Use Map with MARC, review town zoning updates, and consider town plan updates. They will also discuss the 802 Homes program and Better Connections Grant updates. The agenda includes approval of the June 22, 2026…
Commission to approve mural designs and a grant application at July meeting
The Windsor Arts Commission will vote on two mural designs—one by Dara Weyna for a Noblewins bench project and another by Gale Whitman for an eastbound LED sign. It will also consider a mural grant application from Mark Despain of Rad Real Estate. Additional discussion will cover feedback on a High Desert Chocolate…
Ludlow Select Board reviews $1.5M deficit, short-term rental registry
The Ludlow Select Board held a special meeting to review the end-of-FY26 budget, which is running a $1.5 million deficit due to increased costs and revenue shortfalls. They also discussed a draft short-term rental registry ordinance ahead of a public hearing, and approved two Fire Association events. The meeting…
Trustees approve FY27 tax rate, STR registry timeline
The Ludlow Village Trustees approved the FY27 tax rate of 0.1474, down from 0.2599, and approved a timeline for creating a short-term rental registry. They also discussed noise complaints about Off The Rails, removed a water allocation for 129 Main Street, and heard reports on the wastewater treatment plant and other…
St. Albans BEI Committee to discuss police policies and equity initiatives
The Belonging, Equity & Inclusion Committee will review police policy discussions and various community initiatives. The body will also discuss equity funding grants and requests.
Marshfield Selectboard approves tax rate, DART landing site
The Marshfield Selectboard set the town tax rate, approved a potential emergency helicopter landing site, and discussed haying on town-owned properties. The board also approved a safety grant application and noted a state-required reappraisal that won't happen for years.
Selectboard sets tax rate, approves helicopter landing site
The Marshfield Selectboard approved a town tax rate of .7795 and a local agreement rate of .0058, with a 3% late homestead penalty. They also approved using the former Berte property (8103 US Route 2) as an emergency helicopter landing site, contingent on FEMA approval, and discussed haying on town properties. The…
County to adopt One Water Plan and approve FEMA generator grants
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 23, 2026, to consider consent agenda items including adoption of the One Charlotte, One Water Plan, approval of FEMA hazard mitigation grants for portable and permanent generators, and several contract awards. The agenda also…
Board will select final design for downtown Planet Fitness mural
The St. Albans Downtown Board will review design options for a mural at the Planet Fitness location and choose a final design. The board will receive the SAFF financial report and discuss upcoming downtown events and programs, including conferences, concerts, and community celebrations. Updates on the Vibrancy Grant…
Planning Commission to discuss zoning updates, hotel use, data centers
The Ludlow Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss potential updates to the Regional Future Land Use Map, review town zoning loose ends with Martha Harrison from MARC, including hotel use and data centers, and discuss the Housing Committee and Better Connections Grant updates. The meeting is a…
New ordinances for Tucker Mountain Town Forest headed to Selectboard for adoption on June 10
The committee will review proposed ordinances for the Tucker Mountain Town Forest, now set for Selectboard adoption on June 10 and implementation on August 8, 2026. They will also discuss the Bailey Property (VHCB grant approved, second appraisal pending), bridge construction (abutments contract to be signed at the…
Committee will discuss potential equity funding requests
The St. Albans Belonging, Equity & Inclusion Committee will record the meeting, approve prior minutes, and elect officers using a Chair/Co‑Chair model. It will receive updates on the BEI logo, police policies, Pride Weekend, and Juneteenth. The committee will discuss inclusion events such as Vermont Inclusion Week and…
County to approve $6.9M in FEMA grants for hurricane saferooms
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will vote on consent agenda items including two FEMA hazard mitigation grants totaling $6,969,691 for saferoom projects at Bissett Park and Public Safety, plus several contracts for bridge repairs, flood modeling, and software. The board will also recognize employees…
Ordinances adoption proposed June 10, bridge contracts discussed
The Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee will discuss a proposed ordinances update with Selectboard adoption on June 10 and implementation on August 8, 2026, including Scales House demolition. The committee will also review bridge preparation and construction contracts, and the Bailey Property grant…
County to set MSBU rate hikes, approve $1M turning lane design contract
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular and land use meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including appointments, contracts, and budget adjustments. Notable items include proposed MSBU assessment rate increases, a $1 million contract for turning lane improvements…
Hartford Selectboard to consider liquor license renewals and Twin Pines Housing appointments
The Hartford Selectboard will meet to consider several liquor and tobacco license renewals, make appointments to the Twin Pines Housing Task Force, and discuss or approve items including a VTrans bike/pedestrian grant, water project loan documents, and a Twin Pines Housing MOU. The board will also discuss fire…
Planning Commission to review zoning updates, future land use map, and grant progress
The Ludlow Planning Commission will meet to discuss updates to the town's zoning regulations with MARC, including mobile home park rules and performance standards, and to review regional future land use map updates. They will also receive updates on the Better Connections grant. The meeting includes approval of…
Windsor Arts Commission to vote on sculpture purchases and mural grants
The Windsor Arts Commission will decide on purchasing a sculpture for $3,000, approve a mural grant for High Desert Chocolates, and select a replacement for a previous sculpture. The commission will also discuss the installation of a new sculpture and the 50th anniversary of the Depot.
Commission to discuss eminent domain for Lost Pond access
The Georgia Conservation Commission is meeting to review minutes and finances, and to discuss several items including Green Up Day, a Silver Lake culvert grant, and an idea from Devin Lumbra about using eminent domain to secure public access to the Lost Pond parcel. The commission will also plan work days for trail…
Selectboard will hear and consider FY 2027 water and sewer rates and capital plan.
The Selectboard will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 water and sewer rates and capital plan. After the hearing, the board will consider approving the FY 2027 water and sewer budget rates and the associated capital budget. Additional items include a presentation on changes to the Sewer Use…
Task force to recommend $15,000 for water quality testing to Selectboard
The Jericho Wastewater Task Force will discuss project updates on scenario development and the river corridor's impact on septic disposal options. A key action item is considering a recommendation to the Selectboard to allocate $15,000 from FY27 wastewater funds for background water quality testing. The meeting also…
Selectboard to consider contract with Graves Builders for MERP project
The Newbury Selectboard will consider approving a contract with Graves Builders for the MERP project, review proposals for Lime Kiln Cemetery maintenance, and discuss a contract with the Upper Valley Trails Alliance for Tucker Mountain Town Forest. They will also handle highway department certification and a financial…
Committee to discuss strategic plan and support Walk Bike Bridge funding
The Economic Development Committee will hold a work session on communicating the strategic plan and receive reports from working groups on innovation, hospitality, and permit expediting. They will also consider a letter of support for the City's application for federal funding for Phase I of the Walk Bike Bridge…
Committee will discuss police policy updates and equity funding requests
The St. Albans Belonging, Equity & Inclusion Committee will review updates on police policies and provide updates on Pride Weekend and Juneteenth. It will also consider any equity funding requests and discuss upcoming initiatives such as welcoming events and tenant‑landlord information. The meeting includes election…
Select Board to review opioid settlement funding and housing merger grant
The Bennington Select Board will consider a request for opioid settlement funds from Turning Point. The board is also reviewing resolutions regarding trail improvements and a planning grant for a housing merger.
Committee to finalize town forest ordinances for Selectboard adoption
The Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee will discuss and potentially approve a final draft of ordinances for the town forest, with a timeline for Selectboard adoption on April 29 and implementation by July 13. The committee will also receive updates on the Bailey Property grant decision, which may move…