Federal Tax Relief for Businesses

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act enacted new tax relief measures that will benefit many Vermont businesses, especially small businesses.  For an overview, please click here.

Tax Incentives for Energy Efficiency

ARRA contains a number of tax incentive programs to encourage businesses to expand commercial grade renewable energy production and make significant investments in energy efficiency.  In some cases, these tax rebates are available as direct grants, as of June 2009.  To learn more, please click here.

Small Business Assistance Programs

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is authorized to oversee a number of loan assistance and grant programs for small business through ARRA.  An overview of these programs along with contact information for the Vermont SBA office is available here.

Employee Training Assistance

ARRA does not specifically provide funding for employer-based training programs. However, the Vermont Department of Economic Development's Vermont Training Program (VTP) provides funding to offset the cost of some employee training.  To learn more about the VTP, please click here:

Learn How to Bid on ARRA Projects 

ARRA offers funds which offer additional opportunities for Vermont businesses. Those opportunities exist with regard to the ability to sell to the Federal Government, State Government, Local/ Regional Government, or other companies or organizations that have received funds and who now seek to purchase goods and/or services.  To learn more, please click here.