Vermont Community Development Program
The Vermont Community Development Program funds research and projects in housing, economic development, public facilities, and accessibility to benefit low- and moderate-income communities across Vermont.
Funder: Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Due Dates: October 14, 2026 (Full application – Scattered Site Grants) | January 13, 2027 (Pre-App) | April 14, 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Accessibility Modification Grants: $5,000–$150,000 | Planning Grants: $3,000–$60,000 | Implementation/Scattered Site Grants: $50,000–$1,000,000
Summary: Supports Vermont municipalities in addressing local needs in housing, economic development, public facilities, and accessibility through HUD CDBG funding.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted by Vermont municipalities; pre-applications are required and embedded in the online system.
Description
The Vermont Community Development Program (VCDP) administers U.S. HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to help Vermont communities address a broad range of local needs. Funding supports projects in housing, economic development, public facilities, public services, and accessibility modifications, with a focus on benefiting low- and moderate-income residents. The program offers several grant types—including Accessibility Modification Grants, Implementation Grants, Planning Grants, and Scattered Site Grants—each designed to address specific community development goals. VCDP also assists with urgent needs and projects addressing slums and blight. Both financial and technical assistance are provided.
