The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets’ Trade Show Assistance Grants provide Vermont agricultural and forestry businesses with funds to identify, plan, exhibit, and sell their Vermont products at out-of-state trade shows or virtual shows targeting out-of-state buyers.
Donor Name: Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets
State: Vermont
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/31/2023
Size of the Grant: $5,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
These matching grants can mitigate the financial risks associated with exhibiting at trade shows, which provide excellent Applicant is required to contribute 50% of each item included in the reimbursement request. For example, if the applicant paid $3,000 for a booth space at a trade show, their contribution would be $1,500.
Funding Information
Applicant is required to contribute 50% of each item included in the reimbursement request. For example, if the applicant paid $3,000 for a booth space at a trade show, their contribution would be $1,500. Reimbursement will be provided directly to Vermont businesses for marketing materials and exhibiting at eligible events.
- Minimum grant amount: $2,000
- Maximum grant amount: $5,000
Project Period
Grant will be awarded for shows taking place between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
Vermont-based agricultural and forestry businesses that meet the following criteria are eligible to receive funds through this grant:
- Business is registered with the Vermont Secretary of State and has been in business for over one year
- Business or its headquarters are located within Vermont
- Business has three or more wholesale accounts
- Business’ products meet the Vermont Local Definition as defined in Act 129
Eligible proposals must assert that:
- Proposed trade show(s) are located outside of Vermont; or if virtual, must target out-of- state buyers.
- Applicant has previously attended trade show no more than 4 times. This grant will fund up to 5 years of attendance at a single trade show.
- The proposed budget demonstrates a minimum of a 1:1 cash match contribution. This grant will reimburse each eligible line item 50%.
- Proposed trade show is in the business to business (wholesale) format. Direct to consumer shows will only be eligible on a case-by-case basis.
- Funding will be used for the following approved expenses:
For more information visit Trade Show Assistance Grants.
