Supporting Grant-Funded Projects Across Vermont
Disaster Recovery Funding Awarded for Weston Village Flood Resilience Projects
We’re happy to hear that the Town of Weston has been awarded $3 million through the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development Block Grants–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR). This funding will support critical flood mitigation work in Weston Village, including upsizing the Lawrence Hill Road Bridge, removing the Mill Dam, and advancing other flood resilience measures.
Stone has been proud to support the Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional and Windham Regional commissions on this and other flood mitigation initiatives, providing engineering expertise needed to develop the grant applications.
Statewide, the 2025 CDBG-DR grants program is distributing $50 million to address damages from the 2023 floods and support long-term community resilience.
Learn about other CDBG-DR recipients.
Funding Updates and Planning Resources for Vermont Communities
In addition to the CDBG-DR program, recent grant awards and new funding programs are creating opportunities for communities to advance planning, infrastructure, and climate action projects across Vermont. Stone works alongside municipalities and regional partners to help scope projects, navigate environmental review and NEPA requirements, and develop competitive grant applications.
Northern Border Regional Commission Awards 24 Vermont Grants
In 2025, the Northern Border Regional Commission awarded more than $22 million to 24 Vermont communities and organizations to support rural economic development.
$1M in Municipal Planning Grants Awarded to 47 Vermont Communities
Earlier this year, the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development announced the recipients of its FY26 Municipal Planning Grant program. Totaling just over $1 million, the grants will support communities across the state in planning for public improvements, housing opportunities, and climate resilience, strengthening long-term local planning and engagement.
State's CHIP Designed to Support Housing, Municipal Infrastructure
Looking ahead, the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development is launching the Community and Housing Infrastructure Program (CHIP), a tax increment financing tool designed to help Vermont communities unlock housing opportunities through strategic infrastructure investments.
Through CHIP, Vermont is expected to invest up to $2 billion in municipal infrastructure through 2035.
Looking for Support with Grant-Funded Projects or Applications?
Stone supports municipalities and regional partners at every stage, from early project scoping and environmental review to NEPA compliance and grant application development.
To learn more about how Stone can support grant-funded planning and infrastructure projects, contact Water Resources Service Line Leader Peter Lazorchak.