Vermont Community Development Program
The Vermont Community Development Program funds research-based projects that address housing, economic development, public facilities, and accessibility needs in Vermont communities.
Funder: Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Due Dates: July 15, 2024 (Pre-App) | September 17, 2024 (Full) | January 22, 2025 (Pre-App) | April 8, 2025 (Full) | August 5, 2025 (Pre-App, Scattered Site) | October 15, 2025 (Full, Scattered Site) | November 3, 2025 (Pre-App) | March 2, 2026 (Full) | October 14, 2026 (Full, Scattered Site) | January 13, 2027 (Pre-App) | April 14, 2027 (Full)
Funding Amounts: Accessibility Modification: $5K–$150K | Planning: $3K–$60K | Implementation/Scattered Site: $50K–$1M | Grant duration varies by project type.
Summary: Supports Vermont municipalities in addressing housing, economic development, public facilities, and accessibility needs, with a focus on low/moderate income benefit.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted by eligible Vermont municipalities; nonprofits and businesses may partner as subrecipients.
Description
The Vermont Community Development Program (VCDP) administers federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to assist Vermont communities in addressing critical local needs such as affordable housing, economic development, public facilities, public services, and accessibility improvements. The program prioritizes projects that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income residents, but can also address slums, blight, or urgent community needs. Funding is available for a range of project types through several grant categories, including Accessibility Modification, Implementation, Planning, and Scattered Site grants. Technical and financial assistance is provided to ensure successful project development and implementation.
