Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) today announced nearly $1.75 million in awards for the 2027 Vermont Better Roads Program to support municipal road projects that improve water quality and result in maintenance cost savings.
The grant funds totaling $1,781,700 are provided by AOT in partnership with the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources and are sourced from state transportation funds and the State’s Clean Water Fund. The Vermont Better Roads Program promotes the use of erosion control and maintenance techniques that save money while protecting and enhancing water quality around the State.
The application scoring of the Better Roads Program is intended to be in line with the State’s Clean Water Act (Act 64 of 2015) and the Municipal Roads General Permit (MRGP). In an effort to prioritize funding for projects that provide significant water quality improvements, applicants were required to indicate whether their projects will be in full compliance with the MRGP. Clean Water Fund dollars were awarded only to projects that bring road segments into full MRGP compliance.
B. Correction of a Road Related Erosion Problem and/or Stormwater Mitigation/Retrofit for both gravel and paved roads (Maximum Grant Amount $20,000. C. Correction of a Stream Bank, Lake shore or Slope Related Problem (Maximum Grant Amount $40,000). D. Structure/culvert installation or replacement for culverts equal to or larger than 36” (Maximum Grant Amount $60,000) This Category is intended to fund one single culvert / structure that is not under the MRGP jurisdiction. Linear projects on MRGP eligible road segments should apply as Category B.
To view the full list of funded projects or to learn more about the program, visit the Vermont Better Roads Program webpage.
5.5.2026. Vermont Agency of Transportation, Barre, VT vtrans.vermont.gov
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