Cultural Facilities

Cultural Facilities Grants help Vermont nonprofit organizations and municipalities enhance, create, or expand the capacity of an existing building to provide cultural activities for the public. Applicants must own a facility that is at least 10 years old, and it must be physically located in Vermont.

Examples of projects eligible for funding include:

• improvements such as wiring, heating, accessibility features, lighting, and stage improvements
• building improvements, permanent display panels or exhibit cases, permanent infrastructure or fixed equipment
• hazard mitigation efforts such as flood gates, rain gutters, sprinkler systems

The application requires two estimates so start gathering them early.

We encourage applicants to view the list of FY2023 grantees.

This program is one of the seven Building Communities Grant Programs funded through the State of Vermont Capital Appropriations Budget. The other programs are:

• Agricultural Fairs Capital Projects Grants
• Historic Preservation Grants
• Historic Barn Preservation Grants
• Human Services and Educational Facilities Grants
• Recreational Facilities Grants
• Regional Economic Development Grants

Contact Michele Bailey prior to preparing your application to assure that your project is eligible for funding consideration.

Accessibility

The Council accepts grant applications via an online form. If you require an alternate format or assistance to access the application, please contact the grant program manager listed above or Michele Bailey, accessibility coordinator by email or at 802.402.4614. Voice and relay calls welcome.