Vermont Farm to Institution Market Development Grants

The application deadline is October 31, 2025.
Vermont’s Farm to Institution Market Development Grant is intended to support market development opportunities for local food producers, with a focus on Vermont institutional markets. Eligible proposals will increase institutional market opportunity for at least one Vermont farm business and increase the amount of local food purchased and served in Vermont institutions. Competitive proposals will focus on collaboration, developing new sales relationships or deepening existing sales relationships, and values-based procurement for institutions serving meals to Vermont residents. Competitive proposals will demonstrate high likelihood of long-term, sustained partnership between Vermont farms and Vermont institutions. The minimum award for this grant program is $10,000 and the maximum award is $30,000. The program requires a 25% funding match.