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Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development

Elevate Vermont — SBIR/STTR Matching Grant

Funds Vermont federal award recipients with matching support for commercialization planning and market launch execution.

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The Elevate Vermont Matching Grant is a non-competitive reimbursement program administered by Vermont's Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD), Department of Economic Development. Established under Vermont Act 74 of 2021 and effective July 1, 2022, the program provides up to $50,000 in matching funds to Vermont-based for-profit companies that have already received a federal SBIR or ST…

What this grant funds

Commercialization activities (marketing, market research, sales materials) not covered by the federal SBIR/STTR award.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-
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