Vermont (statewide)
Vermont Working Lands Business Enhancement Grant
From Vermont Working Lands Enterprise Initiative (State of Vermont)
Verified on the funder's official page
- Amount
- Up to $50,000
- Deadline
- Dec 10, 202646 days left
- Matching funds
- None
- Payment
- Direct grant
- Effort
- Big job A full proposal and several steps.
- Who
- Any owner
The link goes to workinglands.vermont.gov.
Who can apply
- Vermont-based farm, forest and some food businesses (any legal structure) with at least one year of operating history and financial statements
- Excludes cannabis, Christmas trees, equine, flowers, horticulture and indoor-only growers
- Recent grantees must sit out three fiscal years
Agriculture, food, and manufacturing
Can you apply?
A quick check. It does not block the apply link.
Can a small business win this?
$508,000 available against high demand. Competitive applicants show both financial need and strong financial management.
Before you apply
Ask for free grant-planning help from a Vermont Farm & Forest Viability business advisor (contact Clare Salerno). Request only the minimum you need.
Heads up
The page says it closes at 2 p.m. but names no time zone.
Checked on workinglands.vermont.gov, Oct 21 (opens in a new tab)
This is a summary. The official page has the final word.
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Questions about Vermont Working Lands Business Enhancement Grant
How much is Vermont Working Lands Business Enhancement Grant?
Up to $50,000. The full line is: $10,000 to $50,000. Highest figure stored: $50,000.
When can I apply for Vermont Working Lands Business Enhancement Grant?
The deadline is in the key facts at the top of this page. Check the official page before you apply. Dates move.
Who can apply for Vermont Working Lands Business Enhancement Grant?
Vermont-based farm, forest and some food businesses (any legal structure) with at least one year of operating history and financial statements. Excludes cannabis, Christmas trees, equine, flowers, horticulture and indoor-only growers. Recent grantees must sit out three fiscal years.
Does Vermont Working Lands Business Enhancement Grant require matching funds?
No matching funds are required on the page we checked.
Where was Vermont Working Lands Business Enhancement Grant checked?
Checked on 2026-10-21 at https://workinglands.vermont.gov/grant-contract-opportunities/business-enhancement-grant. The official page wins if we disagree.