By Selina Rooney, VT Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
The Fairs and Field Days Capital Grants and Operational Stipends Program is open for applications.
Vermont’s fairs and field days draw over 300,000 visitors each year, and many fairgrounds are utilized for other events, drawing many more visitors into Vermont communities throughout the year. Fairs and events offer opportunities for the agricultural community to highlight the practices, products, skills, and livelihoods that contribute to maintaining Vermont’s working landscape.
$300,000 is available for 20-year capital improvement projects that fairs across the state can use for lighting, building, electrical, and structural upgrades. An additional $110,000 is available in the form of stipends, which support operating costs.
The application is open between November 1st - December 15th.
If you are a fairs or field days organization, you can find more details in the Request for Applications or the program website. If you have questions, contact Selina Rooney at selina.rooney@vermont.gov or 802-522-7811.