VEDA contributes to Vermont’s economic vitality by providing a broad array of financing programs to eligible businesses that create jobs and help advance Vermont’s public policy goals.
Agricultural Financing
We finance all types of farming and forestry enterprises and forest product-based businesses. Agriculture
Commercial Financing
We finance companies that make everything from ice cream to eyewear and steel.Commercial
Energy Financing
We finance energy generation and efficiency projects for businesses, farms and municipalities. Energy
VEDA Forgivable Loan Program
For businesses that continue to demonstrate economic harm due to the COVID pandemic.Coming Soon
What is veda?
VEDA is Vermont’s economic development finance authority, staffed by a seasoned group of Vermont professionals. With over 300 years in combined lending experience, the VEDA team is dedicated to meeting the financing needs of Vermont businesses and farms. Since 1974, VEDA has provided $2.5 billion in low-interest financing to Vermonters.
Since inception, VEDA has helped businesses and farms create jobs for Vermonters and enhance Vermont’s working landscape. The stories of VEDA’s borrowers reflect Vermont’s changing economy over the years, with VEDA playing a central role in helping them bring their business dreams and projects to fruition.
