By Clare Salerno, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Do you operate a farm or forest business or a food business that uses local farm products? Or are you a producer association or service provider that works with these businesses? Are you looking for funds for equipment, infrastructure, marketing, climate-focused projects, research, or workforce development? If so, consider applying for a Working Lands Enterprise Initiative grant! Applications will open throughout the fall and winter, with awards announced throughout the winter and spring. These awards should be for projects that you will start working on in spring/early summer 2024.
Most grants expect a match equal to 100% of the grant request, meaning that for example an organization or business applying for a $25,000 should expect to contribute $25,000 in their own cash and/or labor. Find details for each grant online at workinglands.vermont.gov
The following funding opportunities will be available for Fiscal Year 2024:
