The Working Lands Enterprise Initiative typically sets aside ~$30,000 to support Vermont businesses in attending trade shows. These funds are distributed competitively through the Trade Show Assistance Grant, which is administered separately from other Working Lands funding opportunities.
The Trade Show Assistance Grants provide Vermont agricultural and forestry businesses with funds to exhibit and sell their Vermont products at trade shows targeting out-of-state buyers. These matching grants can partially offset the expenses associated with exhibiting at trade shows, which provide excellent opportunities to network with wholesale buyers and expand into new domestic and international markets. Applicants may request up to $5,000 to support their attendance at up to five trade shows per year.
Visit the Trade Show Assistance Grant webpage for more information on this funding opportunity.