Certified Local Government (CLG) Grants
Funds Vermont Certified Local Governments to survey, plan, educate, and preserve local historic resources, including National Register nominations and property rehabilitation when possible.
Funder: Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (First progress report) | March 2027 (Full application deadline) | June 2027 (Second progress report) | December 2027 (Third progress report) | June 2028 (Fourth progress report) | August 2028 (Final report & reimbursement)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards $5,000–$20,000 per project; ~60% federal/40% local match for most projects; total annual pool ~$80,000.
Summary: Supports Vermont Certified Local Governments in planning and implementing a wide range of local historic preservation projects.
Key Information: Only Vermont CLG communities in good standing are eligible; grants are competitive and require a local match.
Description
This annual, competitive grant program funds Vermont communities designated as Certified Local Governments (CLGs) to carry out local historic preservation activities. Eligible projects include historic resource surveys, National Register nominations, preservation planning, public education, development of design guidelines, and—when funds allow—rehabilitation or restoration of National Register-listed properties. The program aims to integrate historic preservation into municipal planning and decision-making, raise public awareness, and support the stewardship of Vermont’s historic assets.
