Municipal Planning Grant
The Municipal Planning Grant from the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development funds research-based municipal planning projects that address housing, climate, and sustainable development goals in Vermont.
Funder: Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Due Dates: November 1, 2026: RPC-confirmed local planning process due (eligibility requirement) | December 2, 2026: Full application submission deadline (FY27), 6:00 p.m.
Funding Amounts: Single municipality: $2,500–$30,000; Consortium: up to $45,000; 24-month grant term; 10% local cash match (waived for first-time plans/bylaws in very small towns).
Summary: Supports Vermont municipalities in planning and revitalization projects that advance statewide development and community goals.
Key Information: Only Vermont municipalities (single or consortia) are eligible; RPC confirmation required by November 1, 2026.
Description
The Municipal Planning Grant (MPG) program, administered by the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development, funds local planning and revitalization projects that help municipalities address community needs, plan for growth, and implement statewide priorities such as housing, climate resilience, and smart growth. Since 1998, the program has awarded over $17 million to Vermont cities and towns, supporting a wide range of projects including municipal plan updates, bylaw modernization, capital improvement planning, natural resource planning, and more. The program emphasizes projects that demonstrate urgency, address statewide priorities, and foster broad community engagement.
