Vermont
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Federal Workforce in Vermont
Total Workforce
345,885
Federal Workforce
3,285
Probationary Federal Workforce
312
Sources: OPM.gov (Mar. '24); Census.gov (Dec '24); BLS.gov (Feb. '24)
Federal Funding & State Revenue
Historically, federal dollars have accounted for about a quarter to a third of state revenue. The COVID-19 Pandemic increased those numbers. Approximately 31.4% of the State's 2019 budget came from federal funding, and 43.3% of 2022's budget.
Sources: Pew Trusts; Census.gov; NBER.gov
Summary of State Dots
| Action | Vermont Stories |
|---|---|
| Defense | 5 |
| Economy & Employment | 4 |
| Education | 2 |
| Energy | 1 |
| Food & Agriculture | 10 |
| Housing | 2 |
| Humanities & the Arts | 1 |
| Infrastructure | 9 |
| International Development | 14 |
| Natural Resources, Environment & Public Lands | 11 |
| Overarching | 3 |
| Public Health & Healthcare | 13 |
| Research & Academic Research | 8 |
| Social Services | 14 |
| Total | 97 |
Sources: theimpactproject.org
Last Updated: 4/23/25
DOGE Data Summary
According to DOGE data, 1 contracts, 27 grants and 3 leases have been terminated in Vermont.
Source: https://doge.gov/savings
Top Federal Occupations in Vermont
This table provides a snapshot of federal occupations in this state. Click here for descriptions of these occupations.
Probationary employees include those employed by a federal agency for a year or less by March, 2024. For some agencies, the probationary period last longer (2-3yrs). In most cases, the probationary period restarts when a worker is promoted.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Probationary Employees |
|---|---|---|
| NURSE | 313 | 42 |
| MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 308 | 21 |
| MEDICAL OFFICER | 133 | 13 |
| MEDICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANCE | 101 | 12 |
| SOCIAL WORK | 67 | 10 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 112 | 9 |
| MISCELLANEOUS CLERK AND ASSISTANT | 73 | 8 |
| MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS | 184 | 4 |
| SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | 110 | 4 |
| HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | 101 | 3 |
Sources: OPM.gov (2024)
Top Federal Employers in State
| State | Agency | Non-probationary | Probationary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VT | Department Of Veterans Affairs | 1175 | 158 | 1333 |
| VT | Department Of Homeland Security | 719 | 30 | 749 |
| VT | Department Of Agriculture | 251 | 37 | 288 |
| VT | Department Of The Army | 212 | 30 | 242 |
| VT | Department Of The Air Force | 132 | 36 | 168 |
Sources: OPM.gov
Impacted Funding for Food Programs
This summarizes cuts from only a few of the food-related programs impacted by funding changes since January 2025.
The LFS program awards money to states to buy local foods for schools and childcare institutions, and the LFPA program provides funding for state, tribal and territorial governments to buy food produced within the state or within 400 miles of delivery destinations. Both programs have been cancelled.
| State, Tribe, or Territory | Local Food for Schools (FY25) | Local Food Purchase Cooperative Agreement (FY25) |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $1,222,076 | $498,027 |
Source: https://www.usaspending.gov/
Top 5 Counties with Federal Workers
| County | Federal Employees |
|---|---|
| Chittenden | 2526 |
| Windsor | 1450 |
| Franklin | 1017 |
| Rutland | 275 |
| Orleans | 263 |
Sources: BLS.gov
Potentially Impacted Federal Programs
Vermont administers several federally supported social programs that play a vital role in supporting its residents, particularly those facing economic and health challenges. These programs address various needs, including healthcare, nutrition, financial assistance, and housing. Examples include:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
- Child Care Financial Assistance
- Weatherization Assistance Program
- Emergency Housing and Homelessness Prevention
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
- Medicaid and Adult Day Programs
- Housing Assistance
- Education Funding
- Reach Up financial assistance
Some of these programs have already been impacted, and others may be impacted in the future.
State Map
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- Indigenous Lands
- Majority Non-White
- Poverty Rate >= 20%
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- Statewide Impact
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Future Analysis
Check back for deeper dives into this data, including consideration of these questions:
- How do these changes impact local and state economies?
- How are local and state governments, NGOs, and businesses responding to federal changes? What gaps are they filling, and what gaps remain?
- How is federal government change evolving over time?
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