Grants
WLEB
The Working Lands Enterprise Board (WLEB) is dedicated to supporting Vermont's forest and wood products sector. Through granting decisions and the work of the Forestry sub-committee, the WLEB is constantly working to support this important area of our working landscape.
Program Overview to Date
-Funded 184 Agriculture and Forestry Projects
-Distributed Over $5.3 Million in Working Lands Funds
-Leveraged $8.6 Million in Matching Funds
-Impacted all 14 Vermont Counties
The Initiative also works with the Vermont Community Loan Fund (VCLF) and the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) to provide zero or low-interest loan programs to Working Lands entrepreneurs.
The VWWC maintains a presence on the Working Lands Enterprise Board, and the Board’s Forestry sub-committee, representing your interests at the table and helping to drive continued investment by the legislature. The most significant work of the Forestry sub-committee was the leadership of the Forest Sector Systems Analysis undertaken by Yellow Wood Associates. Several recommendations were included in the final report that will help inform future direction and investment. To support and grow Vermont’s forest and wood products sector, three main strategies emerged:
- Increase demand for local wood
- Improve, create, and strengthen sub-sector value chains
- Increase public awareness of the forest sector and the ways landowners, Vermonters, and visitors to Vermont can both contribute and benefit.
- wood spalting chamber
Other Opportunities:
Vermont Agency of Agriculture
Vermont Arts Council Artist Grants
Vermont Agency of Commerce & Community Development Business Grants
