2026 Trade Show Assistance Grant Now Accepting Applications!

Is your Vermont agriculture, food, or forestry businesses looking to expand into new markets? The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets’ Trade Show Assistance Grant might be able to help! These matching grants provide businesses with funds to exhibit and sell their Vermont products at trade shows targeting out-of-state, wholesale buyers.  

Funding can help offset the expenses associated with exhibiting at trade shows, which provide excellent opportunities to network with wholesale buyers and expand into new domestic and international markets. Applicants may include up to four trade shows in their yearly marketing plan, requesting a total of between $2,000 and $7,500 in eligible reimbursements for shows that take place between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027. 

HOW TO APPLY 

1. Review the entire Request for Applications 
2. If you're new to WebGrants, submit the WebGrants Registration Form.  
3. Submit your application via the WebGrants system 

Applications will be accepted between December 5, 2025 and January 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM.  

Please email Jennifer Porter at Jennifer.Porter@vermont.gov with any questions.