Description
The State of Vermont’s Department of Environmental Conservation is offering a competitive grant program to fund short‑term projects that extend the life of products through donation, sharing, rescue, reuse, or repair. Eligible entities (businesses, non‑profits, solid‑waste agencies, municipalities, schools/colleges) may receive between $3,000 and $10,000 for a project lasting no more than one year, with a total program budget of $40,000. Projects must focus on waste reduction—not recycling or composting—and be completed between 15 Dec 2026 and 15 Dec 2027. Proposals are due 16 Oct 2026; a pre‑bid workshop is held 10 Sep 2026.
• Grant amount per award: $3,000 – $10,000 (total $40,000)
• Eligible activities: product donation, resale, repair services, reusable packaging systems, bulk dispensing stations, deconstruction pilots, community repair events, inventory‑tech tools, etc.
• Ineligible: operating expenses, recycling/composting, promotional swag, art projects.
• Project period: ≤ 12 months (Dec 2026 – Dec 2027)
• Required deliverables: kickoff meeting, quarterly updates, final report; compliance monitoring by the State.
• Application deadline: 16 Oct 2026, 4 pm EDT; questions due 14 Sep 2025; workshop 10 Sep 2026, 2 pm EDT (virtual).
• Primary contact: Kaitlin Colatch, (802) 461‑6175, [email protected].