VTrans Grants in Aid Program
Forecasted
VTrans Grants in Aid Program supports Vermont municipalities with funding and technical assistance for road erosion-control improvements that bring road segments into Municipal Roads General Permit compliance.
Funder: Vermont Agency of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Letter of Intent)
Funding Amounts: Up to 80% of documented BMP construction expenses; minimum 20% local match
Summary: Supports Vermont municipalities with funding and technical assistance for road erosion-control practices that achieve Municipal Roads General Permit compliance.
Key Information: Municipalities must receive written VTrans construction authorization before starting work, and funded segments must reach full MRGP compliance.
Description
The Vermont Agency of Transportation’s Municipal Roads Grants-in-Aid Program provides funding and technical support to municipalities for erosion control and road maintenance. It promotes maintenance techniques that save money while implementing best management practices (BMPs) consistent with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation’s Municipal Roads General Permit (MRGP).
The program supports improvements to hydrologically connected road segments that currently do not meet MRGP standards. These are roads that drain directly into streams, rivers, ponds, lakes, or wetlands. Eligible work includes drainage improvements, road shoulder and surface improvements, culvert work, and erosion stabilization. Participating municipalities must bring funded segments into full compliance, document construction costs, and complete post-construction assessments through the MRGP portal or app.
