Better Roads

SFY 2020 Grant Announcement

The Vermont Agency of Transportation is pleased to announce the 22nd year of funding to support projects on municipal roads that improve water quality and result in maintenance cost savings.  The Vermont Better Roads Program’s goal is to promote the use of Best Management Practices for erosion control and maintenance techniques that save money while protecting and enhancing Vermont’s lakes and streams. 

Applications for funding will be accepted until October 26, 2018. To download a copy of the application see link below.

Contact:
Joel Perrigo
VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau
(802)595-4933
Joel.perrigo@vermont.gov

Application Materials (New)

• SFY 2020 Better Roads Grant Application

• Better Roads Informational Pamphlet

Grant Awards

• SFY 2019 Grant Award List  
• SFY 2018 Grant Award List
• SFY 2017 Grant Award List
• SFY 2016 Grant Award List
• SFY 2015 Grant Award List
• SFY 2014 Grant Award List

Forms

• Municipal Invoicing Spreadsheet       (Please include this form in your request for reimbursement)
• ROW Agreement for Entry                                 

Resources

• Vermont Local Roads Website

• Better Roads Manual

• Vermont Tactical Basin Information

• ANR Lakes and Ponds Website

• ANR DEC Permits (Stream Alt., Wetlands, Lakes & Shoreland Permits)

• Vermont Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) General Permits)

• ANR Natural Resources Atlas 

• ANR DEC Clean Water Grants 

• ANR DEC Clean River Management

Municipal Roads General Permit (MRGP) Resources

• Agency of Natural Resources Municipal Roads General Permit Website:

Other

• 2018 Workshop PowerPoint Presentation
• 2015 Better Backroads Program Evaluation Report
• 2014 Better Backroads Report