Business Enhancement Grant Overview
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Award amounts $20,000 - $35,000
- Project types:
- Market development
- Research and development
- Infrastructure development
- Energy focused projects
- Workforce training and development
Dorset Peak Jerseys, Danby
$35,000 for improved sheep and lamb production infrastructure for increased profitability through market timing
Fort Waite Holsteins, Corinth
$35,000 for bunk silo infrastructure investment to reduce non recyclable plastic waste and increase feeding efficiency
Joe's Brook Farm, St. Johnsbury
$35,000 for tie stall barn conversion to vegetable production, storage, and sales infrastructure
Kalche Wine Cooperative, Fletcher
$35,000 to streamline efficiency and safety in packaging (bottling and canning) to increase production and viability.
Sweetland Farm, Norwich
$35,000 for an electric tractor: a major step in Sweetland Farm's transition to fossil-carbon-free farming
Lemington Maple Farm, Canaan
$35,000 for installation of grid power lines and a road to replace diesel generated power, improve sugarhouse accessibility, and allow for business growth.
LSF Forest Products, Fletcher
$35,000 for stormwater mitigation sitework for LSF Forest Products sawmill expansion
Mama's Farm, Williston
$32,000 for relocation and construction of chicken housing and slaughter facility to newly purchased farm property to serve refugee community customers.
Miller Farm, Vernon
$30,000 for energy efficient milk storage capacity improvement
MKVT Farm, Glover
$35,000 for freezer and farm sales expansion
Mureta's Butcher Shop, Northfield
$35,000 for construction and installation of equipment required to become a certified slaughterhouse.
NOFA-VT (for Vermont Organic Farmers), Richmond
$24,000 for organic market research & consumer insights
Old Soul Farm, Barre
$25,500 for barn renovation to increase business viability, revenue, and provide year-round access to local food
Stark Mountain Woodworking, New Haven
$35,000 for developing new market opportunity bringing Vermont hardwood custom furnishings from tree to consumer
Taconic End Farm, Leicester
$35,000 for bedded pack
Tup's Crossing Farm, Orwell
$24,596 for purchase of 4WD utility tractor with loader arm and 3rd function hydraulics for pasture and land management
Walnut Hill Farm, Pawlet
$34,675 for processing certified organic corn into masa harina (hominy)
Wooden Hammer, N. Ferrisburgh
$25,000 for purchase, installation, and training for CNC machine