Vermont Working Lands Supply Chain Impact Grants

Approximately 20% of Vermont’s working landscape is used for agricultural purposes, and 80% is forested. Vermont prospers and its unique sense of place thrives because of intelligent investments in the people and enterprises that comprise its farm, food, and forest-based systems. Strong community engagement and support for the farm and forest sectors leads to enhanced quality of life for Vermont citizens and working lands business owners.

• All structures are eligible (e.g., Partnerships, Limited Liability Corporations, Sole Proprietorships, Cooperatives, Corporations, S Corporations, L3Cs, B Corporations, and/or non-profits that are involved in the support of production of agriculture and/or forest products).

• All legally incorporated enterprises must be based in Vermont and registered with the Secretary of State. Sole proprietors using a business name other than their own name must have their assumed business name (formerly known as a trade name) registered with the Secretary of State. 

• 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. Please contact Clare.Salerno@vermont.gov to discuss eligibility for out-of-state applicants. 

• Applicants must be in compliance with all state regulations (i.e. water quality, taxes) and in good standing with the State of Vermont.

• Previous recipients of Working Lands Business Enhancement Grants, Service Provider Grants, or Producer Association Grants are eligible to apply for the Supply Chain Impact Grant this year.

• Previous recipients of past Supply Chain/Market Level Impact Grants or the ARPA-Funded Primary Producer Impact Grant are eligible to re-apply three years after receiving their previous grant, meaning FY21 and earlier grantees can re-apply this year.

• Businesses who have been in operation prior to January 2020 and that are primary producers of farm or forest products may choose to apply for the ARPA-Funded Primary Producer Impact Grant instead of this Supply Chain Impact Grant. The grant dollar amounts and the eligible costs are the same for both grants.

How to Apply

1. Review the Request for Pre-applications for the complete details on eligible projects/applicants and the pre-application process.

2. Register in WebGrants (may take up to two business days).

3. Visit the Working Lands application frequently asked questions for resources and to get support on your application. 

4. Complete your pre-application in WebGrants using our Application Guide by January 19, 2024.

5. If invited back to final application round, complete your final application. Use the final application Request for Applications (linked here when available) for complete details. 

• [Supply Chain Impact Grant Power Point](http://Supply Chain Impact Grant Power Point)