Historic Preservation Barn Grants
The Historic Preservation Barn Grants from the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development fund the rehabilitation of Vermont’s historic agricultural buildings to preserve rural heritage.
Funder: Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Due Dates: December 7, 2026: Application submission deadline (digital portal) | December 7, 2026: Hard-copy attachments postmark deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per grant (50% match required); $300,000 total available for 2027; typical award size is $5,000–$20,000 for project costs.
Summary: Supports the preservation and rehabilitation of Vermont’s historic barns and agricultural buildings through competitive matching grants.
Key Information: Highly competitive; reimbursement-only; projects must meet historic preservation standards.
Description
The Vermont Barn Preservation Grant Program provides competitive, state-funded matching grants to support the rehabilitation and preservation of historic agricultural buildings that are vital to Vermont’s rural heritage. The program is administered by the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation and is open to individuals, municipalities, and non-profit organizations that own eligible historic agricultural structures. Grants are intended for capital building projects that repair, restore, or stabilize historic barns and outbuildings, ensuring these icons of the agricultural landscape remain part of Vermont’s working and cultural heritage.
