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SUMMARY:2026 Municipal Day - Map\, Maps\, Maps!
DESCRIPTION:The annual training event brings municipal officials and volunteers together with state staff for a day of training\, discussion\, and information sharing. This year’s sessions will explore why maps matter\, what it means when land or resources are mapped\, how to interpret and use state mapping resources\, and how to create clear and effective maps. \nPaige Bochu\, Director of the University of Vermont Spatial Analysis Lab\, will open the day with a plenary presentation on how spatial analysis can support local decision-making. Sessions throughout the day will provide practical information\, tools\, and resources that municipalities can apply in their communities. \nANR Municipal Day is hosted by the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources in partnership with the Agency of Agriculture\, Food and Markets\, Agency of Commerce and Community Development\, Agency of Transportation\, Vermont Emergency Management\, Land Use Review Board\, and other state partners. \nMunicipal officials and staff\, regional planners\, conservation commission members\, and others who work with Vermont communities are invited to attend. \nThe event costs $40 per person and includes breakfast and lunch. Register for the 2026 ANR Municipal Day and full agenda.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/2026-municipal-day-map-maps-maps/
LOCATION:ANR National Life
CATEGORIES:Networking,Training
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SUMMARY:How Municipalities Can Support Permanent Land Conservation
DESCRIPTION:One set of tools in the conservation toolbox is permanent land conservation including conservation easements and fee acquisition. There are several ways towns can support or enable this type of conservation and it is important that town Conservation Commissions understand these tools and the range of ways that municipalities can help make them happen. In this exciting session\, you’ll hear from two experts in Vermont land protection to understand the basics of these tools\, what towns can do to support them and case studies of successful efforts. \nPresenters \nBob Heiser\, VT Land Trust \nKate Wanner\, Trust for Public Land
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/how-municipalities-can-support-permanent-land-conservation/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Networking,Training,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Recreation Trails Program Pre-App Due
DESCRIPTION:The Recreational Trails Program provides annual funding to Vermont communities for the development and restoration of public recreational trails.\n\nCurrent status: Next grant round anticipated to launch September 2026\nEligible applicants: Municipalities\, non-profit organizations\, and other governmental entities\nGrant amounts: $50\,000 maximum. Recommended $7\,500 minimum – 20% match required\nFunding source: Federal Highway Administration funds\n\n\nRecreational Trails Program (RTP) grants are federally funded on an annual basis through the United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and are administered at the State level in Vermont through the Department of Forests\, Parks\, and Recreation (FPR). FPR makes RTP funds available to Vermont communities for the development and maintenance of public recreational trails\, for both motorized and non-motorized recreation. Federal rules and requirements apply. In the 2027 grant round\, FPR anticipates awarding approximately $500\,000 to maintain and build trails across the state of Vermont.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/recreation-trails-program-pre-app-due/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Grant Due
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261121
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SUMMARY:Land and Water Conservation Fund Pre-App Due
DESCRIPTION:The Land & Water Conservation Fund supports the development of public outdoor recreation opportunities across Vermont\, with a focus on creating parks and open spaces\, enhancing recreation areas and facilities\, and protecting wilderness areas and forests.\n\nCurrent status: Next grant round anticipated to launch September 2026\nEligible applicants: Municipal entities\, tribal governments\, and state agencies only (e.g. towns\, cities\, school districts\, water districts\, park districts\, etc.)\nGrant amounts: Recommended request range $25\,000-$1\,000\,000 – 50% match required\nFunding source: National Park Service funds\n\n\nThe Land and Water Conservation Fund Program (LWCF) became effective in January 1965 to create parks and open spaces\, protect wilderness and forests\, and provide outdoor recreation opportunities. Funds are derived from federal recreation fees\, Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) revenues from leasing oil and gas sites in coastal waters\, federal surplus real property sales\, and a portion of federal motorboat fuel taxes. Funds are apportioned to federal agencies\, and to the 50 states and 6 territories through the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service (NPS). In Vermont\, LWCF is administered by the Vermont Department of Forests\, Parks & Recreation. LWCF grants provide up to 50% matching assistance to the state and local governments.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/land-and-water-conservation-fund-pre-app-due/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Grant Due
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214
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SUMMARY:VOREC Community Grant Program Pre-App Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The VOREC Community Grant Program (VCGP) is intended to fund community projects that support and grow local economies by leveraging outdoor recreation. \n\nCurrent status: The next grant round will launch by October 2026.  Full details will be available after launch!\nEligible applicants: Municipalities\, non-profit organizations and other governmental entities\nFunding source: One-time State General Funds\, Vermont Recreational Trails Fund \nTotal funds available: $275\,000 \n\n\nThe Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC) Community Grant Program supports outdoor recreation projects that drive economic growth and enhance community well-being. Funded by one-time allocations by the Vermont General Assembly\, we are launching the fifth VCGP grant round this fall. \nIn order to maximize the impact of the available funding\, the upcoming grant round will focus on project development and promotion. This grant will fund projects that will support local outdoor recreation economies\, but need design\, scoping\, or planning work done to unlock other funding. This program will also help communities and organizations share information about their amazing recreation resources and businesses by supporting marketing\, branding\, and other promotion. \nThe upcoming grant round will be closely tied to the vision\, common objectives\, and themes of Move Forward Together Vermont. The scoring system will be designed to elevate projects that address equity and climate resilience. Example projects that might score well could include: \n\nContracting a landscape architect to complete a park design for a FEMA buyout property\nCreating a regional outdoor recreation marketing plan to attract outdoor recreationists to downtown businesses\nCommunity-informed planning for both building and sharing information about accessible trails\nProgram development for classes or community events focused on building confidence in the outdoors\nCreating a town-wide outdoor recreation wayfinding plan and installing signs/kiosks using accessible signage principles\nDeveloping a community economic recovery plan focused on supporting local businesses\, and outdoor recreation resources following emergencies and natural disasters.\nDeveloping a climate risk mitigation plan and preparing permit applications for identified trail improvement projects.\n\nThe upcoming grant round will be supplemented by Vermont Recreational Trail Funds.  This portion of the funding will be available only to trail planning projects\, due to statutory funding constraints. \nEligibility\nEligible applicants will include municipalities and nonprofits. New grantees will be prioritized\, but previous successful grantees will still be eligible to apply. Current VCGP grantees with active grants as of Dec. 13\, 2026\, will not be eligible. The selection process will ensure that the next batch of VCGP funded projects are spread across the state. \nGrant amounts will range from $7\,500 recommended minimum to $50\,000 maximum.  Holding true to VCGP history\, no match will be required. \n2027 Grant Round Anticipated Timeline\n\nPre-applications open and application materials released by Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026\nPre-application submission deadline:  Sunday\, December 13\, 2026\nFull application submission deadline: Wednesday\, February 17\, 2027\nGrant application review and selection: mid-February – late March 2027\nCompliance reviews and grant agreement development: April – June 2027\nAnticipated project implementation period: July 1\, 2027 – December 31\, 2028
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/vorec-community-grant-program-pre-app-deadline/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Grant Due
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270131
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SUMMARY:Recreation Trails Program Full Application Due
DESCRIPTION:The Recreational Trails Program provides annual funding to Vermont communities for the development and restoration of public recreational trails.\n\nCurrent status: Next grant round anticipated to launch September 2026\nEligible applicants: Municipalities\, non-profit organizations\, and other governmental entities\nGrant amounts: $50\,000 maximum. Recommended $7\,500 minimum – 20% match required\nFunding source: Federal Highway Administration funds\n\n\nRecreational Trails Program (RTP) grants are federally funded on an annual basis through the United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and are administered at the State level in Vermont through the Department of Forests\, Parks\, and Recreation (FPR). FPR makes RTP funds available to Vermont communities for the development and maintenance of public recreational trails\, for both motorized and non-motorized recreation. Federal rules and requirements apply. In the 2027 grant round\, FPR anticipates awarding approximately $500\,000 to maintain and build trails across the state of Vermont.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/recreation-trails-program-full-application-due/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Grant Due
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SUMMARY:VOREC Community Grant Full Application Due
DESCRIPTION:The VOREC Community Grant Program (VCGP) is intended to fund community projects that support and grow local economies by leveraging outdoor recreation. \n\nCurrent status: The next grant round will launch by October 2026.  Full details will be available after launch!\nEligible applicants: Municipalities\, non-profit organizations and other governmental entities\nFunding source: One-time State General Funds\, Vermont Recreational Trails Fund \nTotal funds available: $275\,000 \n\n\nThe Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC) Community Grant Program supports outdoor recreation projects that drive economic growth and enhance community well-being. Funded by one-time allocations by the Vermont General Assembly\, we are launching the fifth VCGP grant round this fall. \nIn order to maximize the impact of the available funding\, the upcoming grant round will focus on project development and promotion. This grant will fund projects that will support local outdoor recreation economies\, but need design\, scoping\, or planning work done to unlock other funding. This program will also help communities and organizations share information about their amazing recreation resources and businesses by supporting marketing\, branding\, and other promotion. \nThe upcoming grant round will be closely tied to the vision\, common objectives\, and themes of Move Forward Together Vermont. The scoring system will be designed to elevate projects that address equity and climate resilience. Example projects that might score well could include: \n\nContracting a landscape architect to complete a park design for a FEMA buyout property\nCreating a regional outdoor recreation marketing plan to attract outdoor recreationists to downtown businesses\nCommunity-informed planning for both building and sharing information about accessible trails\nProgram development for classes or community events focused on building confidence in the outdoors\nCreating a town-wide outdoor recreation wayfinding plan and installing signs/kiosks using accessible signage principles\nDeveloping a community economic recovery plan focused on supporting local businesses\, and outdoor recreation resources following emergencies and natural disasters.\nDeveloping a climate risk mitigation plan and preparing permit applications for identified trail improvement projects.\n\nThe upcoming grant round will be supplemented by Vermont Recreational Trail Funds.  This portion of the funding will be available only to trail planning projects\, due to statutory funding constraints. \nEligibility\nEligible applicants will include municipalities and nonprofits. New grantees will be prioritized\, but previous successful grantees will still be eligible to apply. Current VCGP grantees with active grants as of Dec. 13\, 2026\, will not be eligible. The selection process will ensure that the next batch of VCGP funded projects are spread across the state. \nGrant amounts will range from $7\,500 recommended minimum to $50\,000 maximum.  Holding true to VCGP history\, no match will be required. \n2027 Grant Round Anticipated Timeline\n\nPre-applications open and application materials released by Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026\nPre-application submission deadline:  Sunday\, December 13\, 2026\nFull application submission deadline: Wednesday\, February 17\, 2027\nGrant application review and selection: mid-February – late March 2027\nCompliance reviews and grant agreement development: April – June 2027\nAnticipated project implementation period: July 1\, 2027 – December 31\, 2028
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/vorec-community-grant-full-application-due/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Grant Due
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