Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT), the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD), and the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) today announced a call for applications for the Better Connections Grant Program. For the 2026 grant cycle, $200,000 is available for Vermont cities and towns to support more connected, vibrant communities. The grant program serves municipalities located outside of Chittenden County.
The Better Connections program provides an opportunity during each funding cycle for two municipalities to engage in master planning efforts that evaluate multi-modal transportation options, future land use, and water quality. The program provides technical assistance and funding for master planning projects to better inform local policy decisions, identify community priorities, guide future investments, and move projects from concept to implementation.
Interested parties should submit the pre-application form and attend a pre-application interview by October 24, 2025. Grant applications are due October 31, 2025.
“Multi-modal transportation is fundamental for the economic vitality and health of our communities,” said Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn. “The Better Connections program provides towns with the tools to plan for inclusive and resilient transportation systems and sets them on a path to make the desired improvements.”
“The Better Connections Program supports Vermont communities in creating more accessible, livable, and vibrant places,” said Alex Farrell, Commissioner of Housing and Community Development. “In addition to funding, the program provides essential technical assistance that enables municipalities to engage residents and build local capacity to benefit the whole community.”
For more information, contact Faith Dall or Natalie Elvidge (contact information above) and go to https://vtrans.vermont.gov/planning/projects-programs/better-connections.
9.9.2025. Vermont Agency of Transportation vtrans.vermont.gov
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