The Municipal Planning Grant (MPG) program encourages and supports planning and revitalization for local municipalities in Vermont. Awarded annually and administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development, the MPG program works to strengthen Vermont by funding local planning initiatives that support statewide planning goals. Since 1998, the MPG program has provided over $15 million to 240 cities and towns across Vermont to help breathe new life into communities, plan for future growth and development, and improve the quality of life. See our MPG Program Annual Report for more information.
Applying for a Grant
FY25 Application - Important dates below:
April 30, 2025 - Award Announcements
May 1, 2025 - Grant Term Begins
April/May 2026 - Optional Progress Report Due
April 30, 2027 - Grant Term Ends
May 31, 2027 - Grant Closeout Due
Please see Applicant Guidance for more information.
FY24 Awards
Information about this year's grant recipients can be found in our list of FY25 Municipal Planning Grant Recipients. For information about previously funded grants see the complete list of projects funded since 1998.
Administering an Awarded Grant
Resources for current grantees including important dates, requisition, amendment, and closeout instructions are available on the Grant Administrators Page.
In 2023, we asked members of the planning community from across Vermont to fill out a survey about Community Planning, the Municipal Planning Grant Program, and the Bylaw Modernization Grant Program. This is the summary of findings and full results.