Building Communities Grants

Scroll down to learn more about a general overview of the program, and recent changes to the guidelines. View the list of awarded and non-awarded applicants for 2023 FY2024. Explore Facility Grants administered by BGS or other State-funded grants. View key representatives for the Recreational and Human Services & Educational Facilities committees and the Regional Economic Development grant committee.
 

Funded annually through the Capital Appropriations and State Bonding Act, to qualify for one of the Building Communities Grants, an applicant must be a non-profit organization, regional economic development organization, or municipality.
Learn more: Building Communities Grants Programs Overview
 

Request to be added to our distribution list to stay up to date on important changes and to be notified when grants are open each year. 

Please note the following changes in the Building Communities Grants:

• The deadline to submit grant applications is September 10th each year.
• Once completed, all grant forms will be required to be submitted at one time, along with receipts/invoices and documented proof of payments.
• Grant recipients must ensure that all requested documentation has been received by the Grant Administrator at the Department of Buildings and General Services.
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Awarded/Non-Awarded Applicants for 2023 FY2024

• FY2024 Recreational Facilities Grants Applicants - October 20, 2023

• FY2024 Human Services Facilities Grants Applicants - October 18, 2023

• FY2024 Educational Facilities Grants Applicants - October 18, 2023

• FY2024 Regional Economic Development Grants Applicants - October 17, 2023
   

Facility Grant Instructions and Applications:

• Recreational Facilities Grant Application Instructions
• Recreational Facilities Grant Application
   
• Regional Economic Development Grant Instructions
• Regional Economic Development Grant Application
   
• Human Services and Educational Facilities Grant Instructions
• ​Human Services and Educational Facilities Grant Application
   

Committee Members

• Recreational Facilities Grants Members
• Human Services and Educational Facilities Grants Members
• Regional Economic Development Grants Members

Looking for something else? View other grants offered through the State of Vermont and their partner affiliates.