Vermont Community Development Program
The Vermont Community Development Program funds research-driven projects to improve housing, economic development, and public facilities for low- and moderate-income Vermonters.
Funder: Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Due Dates: October 14, 2026 (Scattered Site Grants) | January 13, 2027 (Pre-App) | April 14, 2027 (Full App) | August 5, 2025 (Pre-App, Scattered Site) | October 15, 2025 (Scattered Site Grants) | November 3, 2025 (Pre-App) | March 2, 2026 (Full App) | July 15, 2024 (Pre-App) | September 17, 2024 (Full App) | January 22, 2025 (Pre-App) | April 8, 2025 (Full App)
Funding Amounts: Accessibility: $5,000–$150,000 | Implementation & Scattered Site: $50,000–$1,000,000 | Planning: $3,000–$60,000
Summary: Supports Vermont municipalities in addressing housing, economic development, public facilities, and accessibility needs, with a focus on low- and moderate-income residents.
Key Information: Only Vermont municipalities may apply directly; nonprofits/businesses may partner as subrecipients.
Description
The Vermont Community Development Program (VCDP) administers U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to support Vermont communities. The program provides competitive grants to address local needs in housing, economic development, public facilities, public services, and accessibility modifications. Projects must primarily benefit low- and moderate-income residents and align with federal and state guidelines. VCDP offers several grant types, each with specific funding ranges and eligible activities, and emphasizes collaborative efforts between municipalities, nonprofits, and local businesses.
