Small business grants in Vermont
What a Vermont small business can apply for: Vermont programs first, then national ones.
- 3 open
- 2 rolling
- 0 upcoming
- Next deadline December 7, 2026
Vermont and regional programs
- Closes08 DEC
Northeast SARE Farmer Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Small businesses, Individuals
Grants for farmers in the Northeast to try new sustainable practices and share what they learn.
- Closes10 DEC
Working Lands Business Enhancement Grant
State of Vermont · Small businesses, Nonprofits
Vermont grants for farm, forest and food businesses and the nonprofits that support farming and forestry.
- ApplyOPEN
Vermont Community Development Program
State of Vermont · Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses
CDBG grants through Vermont towns: implementation grants of $50,000 to $1 million (including business job projects) and planning grants of $3,000 to $75,000.
National programs you can apply for
- Closes07 DEC
Small Business Digital Ready grants
Verizon · Small businesses
$10,000 grants for U.S. for-profit small businesses that take free courses or events on Verizon's Digital Ready platform. Ten businesses are picked each month.
- ApplyANYTIME
Amber Grant
WomensNet · Small businesses
Monthly grants for women-owned businesses in the U.S. and Canada, with a larger year-end grant, from WomensNet. One short application covers every grant.
Federal grants to Vermont small businesses in 2025
| Program | Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Research Grants 93.242 | $2.6 million |
| Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships 47.084 | $1.7 million |
| Renewable Energy Research and Development 81.087 | $1.4 million |
| Electricity Research, Development and Analysis 81.122 | $1 million |
| Wood Utilization Assistance 10.674 | $600,000 |
| Aging Research 93.866 | $506,399 |
| Veterinary Services Grant Program 10.336 | $125,000 |
| Adaptive Science 15.670 | $90,000 |
Questions
What small business grants are open in Vermont now?
The next deadline is December 7, 2026 for Small Business Digital Ready grants. 2 programs take applications at any time.
Can I get a grant to start a business in Vermont?
Startup grants are scarce. Most listed programs fund existing businesses, exports, training or research, and several state options are loans. A few national programs, such as the Amber Grant for women-owned businesses, take newer businesses; check each program's rules on age and revenue.
Do I have to pay to apply for a grant?
No. Real grant programs never charge to apply or to receive an award. Anyone asking for a fee before you get grant money is running a scam.