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Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Montpelier, VT · 762 members
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von Trapp Family Lodge and Resort · Stowe
"The Sound of Music" family history recognized in Vermont roadside marker ↗Expansion
Central Vermont Career Center · Barre
Public meeting set on Central Vermont Career Center's $54.9 million bond proposal ↗+1 more in the last 60 days — get your free weekly brief to see them all →
Funding & programs
Opportunities
26 open for members · 6 for the chamber · 1 new this week
SBA disaster loanVT · disaster area
SBA Disaster Loans — New York: Severe Storms and Flooding (NY-20046)
SBA low-interest disaster loans for Severe Storms and Flooding (incident period July 28, 2026 through July 29, 2026) — primary: Columbia (NY), Rensselaer (NY); contiguous: Albany (NY), Dutchess (NY), Greene (NY), Saratoga (NY), Ulster (NY), Washington (NY), Berkshire (MA), Bennington (VT). Businesses and private nonprofits can apply; physical-damage applications due November 23, 2026, economic injury (EIDL) applications due June 24, 2027.
- Amount
- The Interest Rates are (percent): For Physical Damage: Homeowners with Credit Available Elsewhere 5.750; Homeowners without Credit Available Elsewhere 2.875; Businesses with Credit Available Elsewhere 8.000; Businesses without Credit Available Elsewhere 4.000; Private Non-Profit Organizations with Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625 For Economic Injury: Business and Small Agricultural Cooperatives without Credit Available Elsewhere 4.000; Private Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625
- When
- Apply by Jun 24, 2027
Who can apply
The Interest Rates are (percent): For Physical Damage: Homeowners with Credit Available Elsewhere 5.750; Homeowners without Credit Available Elsewhere 2.875; Businesses with Credit Available Elsewhere 8.000; Businesses without Credit Available Elsewhere 4.000; Private Non-Profit Organizations with Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625 For Economic Injury: Business and Small Agricultural Cooperatives without Credit Available Elsewhere 4.000; Private Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625
GrantVT · statewide
Working Lands Business Enhancement Grant
Grants of $10,000 to $50,000, with no match required, for Vermont farm, forestry and value-added food, fiber and wood businesses - including processors, distributors and retailers that mainly sell Vermont-produced food or fiber - for equipment, infrastructure, market development, R&D or workforce projects. The FY27 round opens October 9 and closes December 10, 2026.
- Amount
- Minimum & maximum award: $10,000 - $50,000
- When
- Apply by Dec 10
Ag-related
Who can apply
Applicant organizations/businesses must be based in Vermont. Businesses or organizations headquartered outside of VT may be eligible if the project or service being proposed is 100% focused on Vermont’s working landscape and businesses.
SBA disaster loanVT · disaster area
SBA Offers Disaster Relief to New Hampshire Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Freezing and Extremely Cold Temperatures (NH-20012)
Small businesses and private nonprofits in the declared counties with economic losses from the freezing and extremely cold temperatures occurring Jan. 21–22, 2025 can apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (up to $2 million; agricultural producers, farmers and ranchers are not eligible except aquaculture). Economic injury applications are due November 19, 2026; covered counties include New Hampshire: Cheshire, Hillsborough, Sullivan; Massachusetts: Franklin, Worcester; Vermont: Windham.
- Amount
- The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for PNPs, with terms up to 30 years.
- When
- Apply by Nov 19
Ag-related
Who can apply
Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and PNPs with financial losses directly related to this disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for aquaculture enterprises.
Official page: SBA Offers Disaster Relief to New Hampshire Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Freezing and Extremely Cold Temperatures (NH-20012)Apply: SBA Offers Disaster Relief to New Hampshire Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Freezing and Extremely Cold Temperatures (NH-20012)
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GrantVT · statewide
Food Access Infrastructure Initiative Grant — 2027
Nonprofits only: Farm Credit East grants up to $50,000 to food banks, food hubs and other nonprofit food-distribution organizations for capital projects that improve food access (e.g., cooler/freezer storage, logistics). The 2027 cycle is open until November 10, 2026 at 4 PM ET.
- Amount
- grants of up to $50,000
- When
- Apply by Nov 10
Nonprofits only
Who can apply
Farm Credit East's Food Access Infrastructure Initiative financially supports organizations such as food banks, food hubs and other non-profit food distribution and infrastructure organizations/facilities as they work to improve food security in the Northeast. The recipient must be a non-profit organization.
SBA disaster loanVT · disaster area
SBA Offers Disaster Relief to New York Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Adverse Weather: NY-20034 (Excessive Rain and Flooding)
Small businesses and private nonprofits in the declared counties with economic losses from excessive rain and flooding (May 1 – June 30, 2025) can apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (up to $2 million; agricultural producers, farmers and ranchers are not eligible except aquaculture). Economic injury applications are due December 21, 2026; covered counties include Pennsylvania: Susquehanna, Wayne.
- Amount
- The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for PNPs, with terms of up to a maximum of 30 years.
- When
- Apply by Dec 21
Ag-related
Who can apply
Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and PNPs — including faith-based organizations — with financial losses directly related to this disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for aquaculture enterprises.
Official page: SBA Offers Disaster Relief to New York Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Adverse Weather: NY-20034 (Excessive Rain and Flooding)Apply: SBA Offers Disaster Relief to New York Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Adverse Weather: NY-20034 (Excessive Rain and Flooding)
SBA disaster loanVT · disaster area
SBA Offers Disaster Relief to New York Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought and Excessive Heat (NY-20038)
Small businesses and private nonprofits in the declared counties with economic losses from drought and excessive heat occurring June 11 – Dec. 30, 2025 can apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (up to $2 million; agricultural producers, farmers and ranchers are not eligible except aquaculture). Economic injury applications are due December 21, 2026; covered counties include Pennsylvania: Susquehanna, Wayne.
- Amount
- The loan amount can be up to $2 million, with interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for PNPs, with terms of up to a maximum of 30 years.
- When
- Apply by Dec 21
Ag-related
Who can apply
Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and PNPs — including faith-based organizations — with financial losses directly related to this disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for aquaculture enterprises.
TrainingNational
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses – business education program
Business education program for established small business owners, run in local in-person cohorts and a national online cohort. Applicants should be an owner or co-owner of a business operating at least two years, with revenue of $75,000 or more in one of the past two fiscal years and at least two employees including the owner. Applications are due about three months before a cohort starts: apply by October 2026 for the February–May 2027 national cohort.
- When
- Open now
Who can apply
Does your business have revenue of $75K or more in one of the past two fiscal years?
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R4R Mitigation Grant – $5,000 for pre-disaster projects (Fall 2026)
New for fall 2026: small businesses that take a 15–30 minute disaster resilience course on Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready platform between September 29 and November 15 become eligible to apply for a $5,000 grant for a pre-disaster mitigation project at their business.
- Amount
- a $5,000 Mitigation Grant supporting pre-disaster mitigation projects at your business
- When
- Apply by Nov 15
Who can apply
Between September 29 and November 15, take a 15-30 minute small business disaster resilience course on Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready platform to become eligible to apply for a $5,000 Mitigation Grant supporting pre-disaster mitigation projects at your business.
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Walmart Spark Good Local Grants
Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs and distribution centers give local grants of $250 to $5,000 to 501(c)(3) charities, schools, government entities and faith-based community projects in their service area. The current cycle runs August 1 to November 30; chambers (501(c)(6)) are not eligible.
- Amount
- Grant amounts range from $250 to $5,000.
- When
- Apply by Nov 30
Who can apply
Eligible entities must be a: 501(c)(3) public charity: [...] Government entity (non-501(c)(3)): [...] School: [...] Church or other faith-based organization with a proposed project that benefits the community at large [...] Note: Non-charities, including but not limited to organizations such as 501(c)(4)s, (c)(6)s, and (c)(19)s like homeowner’s associations, civic leagues, or volunteer fire companies, are not eligible.
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Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program
The Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program is a year-long fellowship for women-owned businesses with at least $75,000 in annual revenue, including a $2,000 education grant. Applications for the 2027 cohort are open September 22 to November 17, 2026, and applying is free.
- Amount
- $2,000 education grant (FAQ)
- When
- Apply by Nov 17
Majority (51% or more) owned and controlled by womenA woman entrepreneur who owns the largest or equally largest stake in a qualifying business
Who can apply
For profit, from any industry; Majority (51% or more) owned and controlled by women; Generating minimum of $75,000 annually. There is no maximum revenue requirement.; Formed under United States law and operating in the United States
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HerRise MicroGrant
HerSuiteSpot's HerRise MicroGrant funds women-owned US businesses with under $1 million in revenue; each month's applications close on the last day of the month. There is a $15 application fee.
- When
- Open now
Contest$15 feeWomen-owned business
Who can apply
Women-owned business; Businesses currently registered in the US; Less than $1 million in gross revenue; Non-profits, franchise, direct seller, authorized reseller or independent consultant not eligible
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Galaxy Grants
Hidden Star's Galaxy Grant awards $2,500 and is free to apply. The current deadline is October 31, 2026, with winners announced the following week.
- Amount
- $2,500 Galaxy Grant – FREE to Apply!
- When
- Apply by Oct 31
Contestsupporting women & minority business owners
Who can apply
Each of these contests will be separate and are open only to persons over 18 years of age and who has set up any free or paid Galaxy of Stars membership account prior to or concurrent with entering or participating in the contest.Quoted from galaxyofstars.org →
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Amber Grants
WomensNet awards three $10,000 Amber Grants to women-owned businesses every month, and three $50,000 grants at year end. Each month's entry period ends on the last day of the month; there is a $15 application fee with a fee waiver on request.
- Amount
- Each month, three (3) $10,000 Amber Grants will be awarded. [...] three (3) of the monthly winners will receive an additional $50,000 Year-End Grant.
- When
- Open now
Contest$15 feewomen (18 years or older) who own at least 50% of a business
Who can apply
Open to women (18 years or older) who own at least 50% of a business based in the United States or Canada. Eligible businesses include pre-revenue ventures, idea-stage startups, and revenue-generating nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits whose primary activity is charitable giving are not eligible.Quoted from ambergrantsforwomen.com →
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Verizon Small Business Digital Ready $10,000 national grant
Verizon and LISC select 10 small businesses each month from June through December 2026 for $10,000 grants. Owners unlock the one-time application by completing two free Digital Ready courses or events in 2026.
- Amount
- 10 small businesses will be selected for grants each month [...] $10,000 grants
- When
- Open now
Random drawingContest
Who can apply
Owners of for-profit small businesses based in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands who are 18 or older may apply. Owners of multiple businesses may apply for one business only.
TrainingVT · statewide
Vermont Training Program (VTP)
Performance-based grants covering up to 50% of training costs for Vermont employers of any size in any sector - pre-employment training with a guaranteed hire, new-hire training and incumbent-worker training, on-site or through an outside provider. Trainees must be full-time Vermont employees who earn at least a livable wage after training, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Amount
- VTP grants may cover up to 50% of the training cost.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Match required
Who can apply
The VTP is open to all sectors of the Vermont economy.
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Freed Fellowship Grant
Freed Fellowship picks one US small business owner each month for a $500 grant, and Fellows are considered for a $2,500 year-end grant. Applications are rolling and cost $19.
- Amount
- Each month we select one Freed Fellow as the recipient of a $500 no-strings-attached grant. Fellows are then considered for our $2,500 year-end grant.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Contest$19 fee
Who can apply
Any micro or small business owner in the US is eligible. We especially encourage women, minorities and others considered underrepresented or overlooked to apply.
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NASE Growth Grants
NASE gives members grants of up to $4,000 for specific business needs such as marketing, hiring or equipment. Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly; NASE membership is required.
- Amount
- Apply for a business development grant from the NASE worth up to $4,000!
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Membership required
Who can apply
To be eligible, the applicant must be a member in good standing at the time of application and must maintain such good standing continuously through the date on which the award is conferred.
GrantVT · statewide
Turrell Fund grants (Spring 2027 cycle)
Grants for 501(c)(3) organizations serving young children and their families in Vermont and in Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Union counties, New Jersey, with special attention to children from birth to five. The standard Spring window runs January 1 – February 1 and the Fall window July 1 – August 1; an organization must wait a year between applications.
- When
- Opens in January 2027
Nonprofits only
Who can apply
The Turrell Fund awards grants to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations with projects and portfolios especially for the youngest in New Jersey and Vermont.
Tax creditVT · statewide
Downtown and Village Center Tax Credits
State income tax credits for rehabilitation, code compliance, flood mitigation and facade work on commercial and rental buildings more than 30 years old within a state-designated downtown, village center or neighborhood development area. Nonprofits may apply. The next round will be announced in spring 2027, with applications due July 1, 2027.
- Amount
- In FY2027, at least $3.5 Million in state income tax credits will be available.
- When
- Expected to open in April 2027
Who can apply
Available for eligible commercial properties. Buildings must be over 30 years old. Private residences are not eligible but rental properties are. Non-profits may also apply. Projects must be within a designated downtown, village center or neighborhood development area.
GrantVT · statewide
Animating Infrastructure Grants
Grants of $1,000 to $15,000 (up to $5,000 for design, up to $15,000 for implementation) for projects that build public art into community infrastructure such as buildings, trails, parks, parking lots and vacant spaces. Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational institutions and municipalities are eligible, and other community groups can apply through a fiscal agent. The program reopens in early 2027 with a project-pitch first step.
- Amount
- Grants range from $1,000 to $15,000. Up to $5,000 will be awarded for design grants and up to $15,000 will be awarded for implementation grants.
- When
- Expected to open in January 2027
Who can apply
Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and municipalities are eligible to apply. Community groups without tax-exempt status may apply using a fiscal agent (a charitable nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in Vermont).
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Cultivate Small Business
Santander's free Cultivate Small Business program gives early-stage food businesses a 12-week curriculum, mentorship and capital grants. Applications for the spring cohort are accepted November through January.
- Amount
- capital grants
- When
- Opens in November
Who can apply
In operation for at least one year; Are working full time in the business and have fewer than 10 total full-time equivalent employees; Revenues between $25,000 and $1,000,000 in the last calendar year; Located in the United States
LoanVT · statewide
NH Community Loan Fund SBA Microloans
The New Hampshire Community Loan Fund, a new SBA microlender, makes term loans of up to $50,000 (up to 72 months) to for-profit businesses and licensed nonprofit childcare centers in New Hampshire and Vermont for furniture, supplies, equipment, refinancing or working capital.
- Amount
- Up to $50,000 Term Loans up to 72 months
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
For-profit, registered businesses in N.H. and VT Licensed nonprofit childcare centers in N.H. and VT
0% loanVT · statewide
Kiva U.S. 0% interest loans
Kiva U.S. offers crowdfunded 0% interest loans of $1,000 to $15,000 for U.S. small business owners, with no fees, no collateral and no minimum credit score. Borrowers first invite friends, family and others to lend during a private fundraising period, then crowdfund publicly on Kiva; businesses in Nevada and North Dakota are not accepted.
- Amount
- you can qualify for a no-interest, no-fee, and no-collateral loan between $1,000-$15,000.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
Your business must be registered within the United States, and you must physically reside in the United States, in order to be eligible for a Kiva U.S. loan.Quoted from kiva.org →
Technical assistanceVT · statewide
Vermont SBDC — no-cost business advising
The Vermont SBDC provides no-fee, confidential one-to-one advising to business owners and entrepreneurs statewide; start-ups first attend a no-cost Starting Your Own Business workshop.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
Since 1992, VtSBDC has provided professional expertise and friendly guidance to thousands of business owners statewide.
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Small Business Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) – $5,000 disaster recovery grant
Small businesses with 500 or fewer employees register in advance by completing a free five-minute preparedness checklist; if their county later comes under a state emergency or disaster declaration and they have at least $5,000 in uncovered losses, they can apply for a $5,000 recovery grant. Nonprofits are not funded.
- Amount
- Selected businesses receive $5,000 and must document at least $5,000 in disaster-related losses.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
500 employees or fewer Complete the free checklist (5 minutes) Located in the U.S. or territories (includes Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, etc.)
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SCORE — free business mentoring
SCORE offers free, confidential mentoring, for the life of your business, to any aspiring or established owner of a U.S.-based business, in all industries and stages; nonprofits are also served. Enter your ZIP code on the page to be matched with a mentor.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
SCORE mentoring is a free service offered to any aspiring or established owners of a U.S.-based business.
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APEX Accelerators — no-cost government contracting help
APEX Accelerators (the program formerly known as the Procurement Technical Assistance Program), supported by the Department of War's Office of Small Business Programs, offer no-cost guidance and one-on-one help for businesses entering or growing in federal, state and local government contracting, through more than 300 offices nationwide. Use the service-area locator to find your local office.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
The APEX Accelerators program provides the education and training to ensure that all businesses become capable of participating in federal, state, and local government contracts.Quoted from apexaccelerators.us →
LoanVT · statewide
Community Capital of Vermont Small Business Loans
Community Capital of Vermont lends $1,000 to $100,000 at fixed rates to start or grow a Vermont small business, often for owners turned down by traditional lenders, with free business advising.
- Amount
- Community Capital loans range from $1,000 to $100,000 and may be used to start or grow a business.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Fee
Who can apply
You are located in, or relocating to, Vermont. Your business operates or would operate with necessary municipal, state and federal permits. At least 50% of your employees are from Vermont.
LoanVT · statewide
Vermont Small Business Loan Program
Direct loans of up to $1,000,000 from VEDA for fixed assets or working capital, for growing Vermont small businesses that cannot get adequate conventional financing. Loans generally cover 40-50% of project cost (up to 75% for loans of $100,000 or less), and the borrower puts in at least 10% equity.
- Amount
- This program may make loans of up to $1,000,000 for fixed asset acquisition or for working capital purposes.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
FeeMatch required
Who can apply
VEDA’s Vermont Small Business Loan Program is available to assist growing Vermont small businesses that are unable to access adequate sources of conventional financing. This program may make loans of up to $1,000,000 for fixed asset acquisition or for working capital purposes.
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LiftFund Small Business Loans
LiftFund, a nonprofit CDFI, makes small business loans for working capital, equipment, inventory, leasehold improvements, vehicles and commercial real estate to startups and existing businesses, including owners with limited credit, collateral or experience.
- Amount
- financing options can range from $500 to $1 Million
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Fee
Who can apply
Whether you have limited credit, collateral or experience, we’ll work with you to find funding that allows you to build your credit and improve your finances. LiftFund offers small business loans to entrepreneurs nationwide.
For Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Grants and programs the chamber itself can apply for.
GrantVT · statewide
Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC) — Region 1 operator
USDOT will award one cooperative agreement of $377,016.67 to a nonprofit organization that will establish and operate the Region 1 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center, which helps small businesses in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont compete for transportation contracts. Chambers of commerce, trade associations, community-based organizations and colleges with transportation-contracting expertise and an office in the region can apply on Grants.gov by 11:59 PM EST on October 31, 2026. A 15% cost share is required.
- Amount
- The total funding to be awarded across the six regions is $2.3 million. Region 1 will be awarded $377,016.67.
- When
- Apply by Oct 31
Match required
Who can apply
To be eligible for this Cooperative Agreement, an applicant must be an established nonprofit, community-based organization, transportation-related trade association, chamber of commerce, college or university, community college, faith-based institution; Historically Black College or Universities (HBCUs), or any other transportation-related nonprofit organization that has the documented experience and capacity necessary to operate and administer a coordinated delivery system that prepares small businesses to compete for transportation-related contracts.Quoted from apply07.grants.gov →
GrantVT · statewide
Working Lands Service Provider & Producer Association Grant
Grants of at least $10,000 (no maximum, no match required) for organizations that provide business-support services to Vermont farm, food and forest businesses, and for Vermont producer, trade or business associations, for member services or association development such as marketing, planning, workforce, membership and leadership work. Applications are due November 5, 2026.
- Amount
- Up to $225,000 is available to award
- When
- Apply by Nov 5
Ag-related
Who can apply
Producer associations, also known as trade associations, industry trade groups, or business associations, are organizations founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry. Vermont-based producer association groups that represent and promote Vermont agriculture, food, beverage, forest, or fiber products are eligible to apply.
GrantVT · statewide
EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance — Philadelphia Regional Office (FY 2021–2023 NOFO)
EDA grants for economic development planning and local technical assistance (such as feasibility studies, impact analyses, disaster resiliency plans and project planning) in economically distressed areas, handled by EDA's Philadelphia Regional Office. Award ceiling $300,000; cost share required; applications accepted on a continuing basis through EDA's EDGE portal.
- Amount
- Grants.gov: Award Ceiling $300,000; Award Floor $0
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Match required
Who can apply
Pursuant to section 3 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 3122) (PWEDA) and EDA’s regulation at 13 C.F.R. § 300.3, the following types of entities are eligible to receive funding assistance from EDA: 1. District Organizations (as defined in 13 C.F.R. § 300.3); 2. Indian Tribes or a consortium of Indian Tribes; 3. States, cities, or other political subdivisions of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; 4. Institutions of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or 5. Public or private non-profit organizations or associations acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State.
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EDA Disaster Supplemental (FY 2025 NOFO)
EDA grants for long-term economic recovery projects in areas with a Presidential major disaster declaration for natural disasters in calendar years 2023 and 2024. Award ceiling $50,000,000; cost share required; applications accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted or the NOFO is replaced or canceled.
- Amount
- Grants.gov: Award Ceiling $50,000,000; Award Floor $0; Estimated Total Program Funding $1,447,000,000
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Match required
Who can apply
Eligible applicants under the FY25 Disaster program include a(n): District organization of an EDA-designated Economic Development District (EDD); Indian tribe or a consortium of Indian tribes; State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a state, including a special purpose unit of a state or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions, institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; public or private nonprofit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a state; an economic development organization; or a public-private partnership for public infrastructure. EDA is not authorized to provide grants or cooperative agreements to individuals or for-profit entities under this NOFO. Applications from individuals or for-profit entities will not be considered for funding.
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EDA Disaster Supplemental (FY 2023 NOFO)
EDA grants for long-term economic recovery projects in areas with a Presidential major disaster declaration for natural disasters in calendar years 2021 and 2022. Award ceiling $30,000,000; cost share required; applications accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted or the NOFO is replaced or canceled.
- Amount
- Grants.gov: Award Ceiling $30,000,000; Award Floor $0; Estimated Total Program Funding $483,000,000
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Match required
Who can apply
District Organization; Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; Institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or Public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. The project of an eligible applicant must be able to meet area eligibility requirements to be considered for funding under this Disaster Supplemental NOFO. Such eligibility is predicated upon the project being located in or primarily serving one or more communities impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Fiona, and of wildfires, flooding, and other natural disasters occurring in calendar years 2021 and 2022. More specifically, consistent with 13 C.F.R. parts 301 and 307, EDA will determine area eligibility pursuant to the applicable Federal disaster declaration under the Stafford Act, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designation of areas as eligible for public assistance or individual assistance due to the declared disasters listed on FEMA’s website (www.fema.gov/disaster/). For construction projects (including design and engineering), the project must be located within an eligible county. For non-construction projects, the project’s scope of work must primarily benefit eligible counties, and stakeholders representing those eligible counties must be directly engaged in the project.
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EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance (FY 2025 PWEAA NOFO)
EDA grants for public works infrastructure and economic adjustment projects that support economic development in distressed communities and regions. Awards from $100,000 up to $30,000,000; cost share required; applications accepted on an ongoing basis through EDA's EDGE portal.
- Amount
- Grants.gov: Award Ceiling $30,000,000; Award Floor $100,000
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Match required
Who can apply
Pursuant to Section 3(4) of PWEDA (42 U.S.C. § 3122(4)(a)) and 13 C.F.R. § 300.3 (Eligible Recipient), eligible applicants for EDA financial assistance under the Public Works and EAA programs include a(n): (i) District Organization of an EDA-designated Economic Development District; (ii) Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; (iii) State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; (iv) institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or (v) public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible for funding under this NOFO.
GrantVT · statewide
Animating Infrastructure Grants
Grants of $1,000 to $15,000 (up to $5,000 for design, up to $15,000 for implementation) for projects that build public art into community infrastructure such as buildings, trails, parks, parking lots and vacant spaces. Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational institutions and municipalities are eligible, and other community groups can apply through a fiscal agent. The program reopens in early 2027 with a project-pitch first step.
- Amount
- Grants range from $1,000 to $15,000. Up to $5,000 will be awarded for design grants and up to $15,000 will be awarded for implementation grants.
- When
- Expected to open in January 2027
Who can apply
Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and municipalities are eligible to apply. Community groups without tax-exempt status may apply using a fiscal agent (a charitable nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in Vermont).
Retired programs (3) — still listed on many chamber sites; don’t send members here
- Fast Break for Small BusinessEnded
Fast Break for Small Business, run by LegalZoom and Accion Opportunity Fund, ended after its final round in 2024. It is no longer accepting applications.
Official page: Fast Break for Small Business - FedEx Small Business Grant ContestEnded
FedEx retired its Small Business Grants Program, which ran from 2012 through 2024. Lists that still show it are out of date.
Official page: FedEx Small Business Grant Contest - T-Mobile Hometown GrantsEnded
T-Mobile's Hometown Grants, up to $50,000 for projects in towns under 50,000 people, ended with its final 26 recipients announced June 25, 2026. It is no longer accepting applications.
Official page: T-Mobile Hometown Grants
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858 businesses in the Montpelier area. 762 are members.
Every business in the area Vermont Chamber of Commerce serves, ranked by how likely it is to join. Updated every week from public business listings.
858Businesses in your area
762Members
1Strong prospects
0New this month
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Where membership is thin
- Social or community service4 of 34
- Charity organization0 of 25
- Massage therapy0 of 24
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Burke, Smugglers' Notch new owners aim to balance growth with local ski culture
Vermont Chamber of CommerceWCAX 3 Burlington · Oct 6, 2026
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Membership at a glance
762 businesses in the directory we track.
Top categories
- Lodging123
- Restaurants77
- Manufacturing76
- Organizations68
- Business services62
- Things to see & do61
- Shopping & retail50
- Financial services47
Top towns
- Burlington90
- South Burlington61
- Montpelier48
- Stowe31
- Colchester26
- Williston23
- Barre20
- Middlebury19
From the chamber’s public member directory, last checked Oct 16, 2026.