The Working Lands Enterprise Initiative (WLEI) has opened applications for the Service Provider & Producer Association Grant, which aims to provide business support services to Vermont agriculture, food, and forest businesses, and to strengthen Vermont producer associations in these sectors.

The application portal is open now through November 5th, 2026 at 2:00pm. There will be an optional webinar on Thursday, October 1 from 11:00am-12:00pm. The recording and slides will be posted online for anyone that cannot attend.

This grant is for two types of applicants:

* Service providers, which are organizations that provide business support services to agricultural and forestry businesses.
* Producer associations, which are organizations founded and funded by Vermont businesses related to agriculture, food, beverage, forest, or fiber products.

For more information and to register for the October 1st webinar, click the link below