Municipal Planning Grant
The Vermont Municipal Planning Grant funds local science-based planning and revitalization projects to help municipalities advance statewide goals in sustainable development, resilience, and community growth.
Funder: Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (RPC confirmation deadline) | November 2026 (Application deadline) | March 2027 (Legacy/previous application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 (single municipality); up to $45,000 (consortium); 10% local cash match required except for zoning/subdivision bylaw projects in towns without such bylaws; 24-month project period.
Summary: Supports Vermont municipalities in planning and revitalization projects that advance statewide planning goals and community development.
Key Information: Only Vermont municipalities with a confirmed planning process (or seeking to become confirmed) are eligible; consortium and rural town options available.
Description
The Municipal Planning Grant (MPG) program, administered by the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development, provides funding to Vermont municipalities for local planning and revitalization initiatives. The program aims to strengthen communities by supporting projects that align with statewide planning goals—such as compact settlements, sustainable development, and community resilience. Since 1998, the MPG program has distributed over $17 million to cities and towns across Vermont, helping them plan for future growth, address local challenges, and improve quality of life. Eligible projects include municipal plan updates, zoning and subdivision bylaw revisions, infrastructure and capital improvement planning, natural resource and flood resilience planning, and other activities that support local and regional goals.
