Fairs and Field Days Grants Program
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The Fairs and Field Days Grants Program supports Vermont agricultural fairs and field days with facility improvements and operating funds, helping them share agricultural life with the public.
Funder: Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Capital grants) | February 2027 (State Stipend Fund)
Funding Amounts: FY2026: $410,000 total; capital grants up to $37,500 per applicant
Summary: Supports facility improvements and operating needs at Vermont agricultural fairs and field days.
Key Information: Capital grants require a cash match of at least 15% of the grant value.
Description
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets administers two funding opportunities for Vermont agricultural fairs and field days: competitive capital grants and annual stipends. Capital grants support improvements to community facilities that provide cultural activities to the public. Funded projects must have a useful life of at least 20 years. Stipends support general operations, plant improvements, and premiums for competitive agricultural exhibits.
Fairs and field days give Vermont’s agricultural community a place to share its products, practices, skills, and livelihoods with the public. Many fairgrounds also host events throughout the year. The program helps sustain these venues and their role in Vermont communities.
