Vermont Community Development Program
Vermont Community Development Program supports Vermont communities with housing, business, public facility, service, and accessibility projects to address local needs and benefit people with low and moderate incomes.
Funder: Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications) | January 13, 2027 (Pre-application) | March 25, 2027 (Hearing notice) | April 9, 2027 (Public hearing) | April 14, 2027 (Application)
Funding Amounts: $3,000–$1,000,000, depending on grant category
Summary: Competitive financial and technical assistance for Vermont community housing, economic development, public facilities, services, and accessibility projects.
Key Information: Applicants must be eligible Vermont municipalities or consortia; Burlington is excluded, and municipal officials must submit applications.
Description
The Vermont Community Development Program (VCDP), administered by the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development, distributes U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. It helps Vermont communities identify and address local needs through competitive financial and technical assistance for housing, economic development, public facilities, public services, and accessibility modifications.
Supported work includes housing creation and rehabilitation, business assistance to create or retain jobs, infrastructure, childcare and senior centers, accessibility improvements, and project planning. At the program level, 70% of CDBG funds must primarily benefit people with low and moderate incomes. Assistance may also address “Slums and Blight” or “Urgent Need” where VCDP determines that communities meet federal qualifications.
