The Downtown Transportation Fund is a financing tool which assists municipalities in paying for transportation-related capital improvements within or serving a Designated Downtown and eligible Designated Village Centers. Investment in the infrastructure of public spaces stimulates private investment and creates a sense of identity and pride in Downtowns and Village Centers across Vermont. Since its inception in 1999, the program has invested over $17 million in Vermont's downtowns and villages.
Application and Guidelines
The 2025 Downtown Transportation Fund application process is currently closed.
Application information and materials for the 2026 round of grant applications will be announced in the fall of 2025.
2025 Downtown Transportation Fund Awardees
In 2025, eight designated downtowns and village centers received $1,452,405 in grant projects summarized below.
Learn more about how Downtown Transportation Fund investments can transform your downtown at our blog post.
- 2025 Downtown Transportation Fund Project Summaries
- Downtown Transportation Fund Annual Report
- History of Downtown Transportation Fund Projects
For more information about the Downtown Transportation Fund please contact Natalie Elvidge.