Project Grant 5002N10061

The Vermont Agency of Transportation received a $367,309 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research program (CFDA 20.505) effective September 12, 2025, with a completion date of December 31, 2026. This grant supports short and long-range transit route development planning activities throughout Vermont, with a focus on ensuring coordination among public transportation...

This $114,070 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research program (CFDA 20.505) will support short- and long-range transit planning activities in Vermont. The prime grantee, the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans), will competitively distribute funds to four subrecipients - Green Mountain Transit (GMT), Southeast Vermont...

The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration awarded a $850,000 Project Grant under the Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 17.289) to Vermont State University, doing business as Vermont Technical College. The 3-year grant, which commenced on December 1, 2023, will fund a range of employment, labor, and workforce training initiatives, including job training, workforce development, vocational education, apprenticeships, and community...

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) was awarded a $151,185 Formula Grant from the Federal Highway Administration's Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219) on April 15, 2024. The grant funding supports statewide administration and management of the National Recreation Trails program in Vermont, including maintenance and enhancement of recreational trails and trail-related facilities across the state. The Recreational Trails Program provides formula grants to state transportation...

The Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care, Inc. (VPQHC) received a $499,851 project grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service. The grant was awarded under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.855) to encourage and improve the use of telemedicine and telecommunications technologies to provide medical benefits to rural communities. Specifically, VPQHC will use the funding to support distance learning and telemedicine projects...

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) $1,462,615.00 under the Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219) as a formula grant, effective May 29, 2025. This funding supports statewide recreational trails administration for State Fiscal Year 2026 and enables Vermont to develop, maintain, and enhance recreational trail infrastructure and related facilities for both motorized and non-motorized uses, including hiking, bicycling, off-highway...

The Vermont Agency of Transportation was awarded a $2,168,928 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration under the Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219) on May 5, 2022. The Recreational Trails Program provides funds to states to develop and maintain recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both nonmotorized and motorized recreational trail uses. With this funding, the Vermont Agency of Transportation will support the development and...

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) was awarded a $13,351,127 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509). The grant will fund transportation services and infrastructure improvements across Vermont, excluding the urban areas of Chittenden County. Key activities include operating assistance, administrative funds, rural transit assistance program (RTAP) services, job access programs, and intercity...

Federal Grant Award Summary The Vermont Agency of Transportation received a Formula Grant for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) award from the Federal Transit Administration, effective September 23, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2028. The total obligation of $10.56 million supports continued rural public transportation operations and services across Vermont, comprised of $5.35 million in federal funding, $100,254 in state matching funds, and $5.11 million in...

This $5,299,150.18 Project Grant award from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the State Digital Equity Planning and Capacity Grant Program (CFDA 11.032) will enable the State of Vermont Public Service Department to implement Vermont's Digital Equity Plan. Key activities include: Creating a community-based digital skilling and technical support program to improve digital literacy for Vermont residents, especially unserved and underserved populations....