Municipal Highway and Stormwater Mitigation Program
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The Vermont Agency of Transportation's Municipal Highway and Stormwater Mitigation Program funds municipal projects to improve road infrastructure and stormwater management for better water quality and resilience.
Funder: Vermont Agency of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typically $1.5M available annually; individual projects >$250,000 construction; maximum $500,000 federal share per project (80% federal/20% local match).
Summary: Supports Vermont municipalities in improving highway infrastructure and stormwater management to enhance water quality and roadway resilience.
Key Information: 20% local match required; reimbursement-based; only Vermont municipalities and their partners are eligible.
Description
The Municipal Highway and Stormwater Mitigation Program, administered by the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans), provides funding to support municipal projects that improve highway infrastructure and address stormwater runoff challenges. The program aims to enhance water quality, reduce erosion, and increase the resilience of Vermont's municipal roadways through sustainable and environmentally responsible practices. Eligible projects include large-scale environmental mitigation efforts related to highways, such as stormwater management systems, pollution abatement, salt/sand shed construction, and related infrastructure improvements.
