State of Vermont - FY27 Business Enhancement Grant Request for Applications - 2027
Vermont Working Lands Enterprise Board | State of VermontState · Montpelier, VT- Due
- Dec 10, 2026
- 29 days left
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Clare Salerno
- (802) 917-2637
The 30-second brief
The State of Vermont Working Lands Enterprise Initiative (WLEI) and Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets announce the FY27 Business Enhancement Grant providing $10,000 to $50,000 awards to support eligible Vermont farm, forest, food, and agricultural processing businesses. Funding is directed toward equipment purchases, infrastructure development, market development, research and development, and workforce training. The application submission deadline is December 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM via the WebGrants portal. Projects must occur between April 2027 and April 2028.
Equipment purchases, Infrastructure development, Market development, Research and development, Workforce training
Project Impact (30 points), Concept (20 points), Business Viability and Financial Management (18 points), Financial need (13 points), Equity (10 points), Budget (9 points)
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Summary
The State of Vermont Working Lands Enterprise Initiative (WLEI) and Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets announce the FY27 Business Enhancement Grant providing $10,000 to $50,000 awards to support eligible Vermont farm, forest, food, and agricultural processing businesses.
Funding is directed toward equipment purchases, infrastructure development, market development, research and development, and workforce training. The application submission deadline is December 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM via the WebGrants portal. Projects must occur between April 2027 and April 2028.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Equipment purchases
- Infrastructure development
- Market development
- Research and development
- Workforce training
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Balance sheet
- Profit and loss statement
- Current year-to-date profit and loss statement
- Monthly income and expense projection/statement of cashflows
- Quotes or cost estimates exceeding $2
- 000
- W-9
- Certificate of Insurance
- Certificate of Water Quality Compliance
- Submit to
- agriculturegrants.vermont.gov
- Duration
- 13 months
- Scope location
- Vermont, VT
- Reported agency
- State of Vermont
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Vermont Working Lands Enterprise Board | State of Vermont?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 10, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: agriculturegrants.vermont.gov. For questions, contact Clare Salerno.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Vermont Working Lands Enterprise Board | State of Vermont in VT, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Clare Salerno at (802) 917-2637. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Equipment purchases, Infrastructure development, Market development, Research and development, Workforce training. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Project Impact (30 points), Concept (20 points), Business Viability and Financial Management (18 points), Financial need (13 points), Equity (10 points), Budget (9 points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 10, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Balance sheet, profit and loss statement, current year-to-date profit and loss statement, monthly income and expense projection/statement of cashflows, quotes or cost estimates exceeding $2,000, W-9,. Review the full document from Vermont Working Lands Enterprise Board | State of Vermont for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Vermont, VT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.