Common Good VT and United Way of Northwest Vermont are seeking an experienced nonprofit lobbyist to support our advocacy around government grant and contracting issues impacting nonprofits. Please review the …
Bill summary from National Council of Nonprofits – On July 12, Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the Streamlining Federal Grants Act of 2023. The bill seeks …
While the legislature may have adjourned a month ago, we are back with a policy update reviewing the record setting veto session that took place on Tuesday, and to share …
On Friday, the legislature officially adjourned (at least for now) upon passing an $8.5 billion state budget, the largest in state history. Significant investments, including $120 million in child care …
Committees have been busy wrapping up their work as we approach the end of the session. There is still much to be determined, so here is a brief update on …
In 2022, Common Good Vermont surveyed nonprofits about their experience with government grants and contracts. Participating organizations identified many challenges related to government funding agreements, with level/underfunding most frequently reported …
Nonprofit workforce shortages have been national news for the last several years, but is this still a problem impacting your mission? We’d like your help in answering that question. Take …
VT Nonprofit Government Grants & Contracting Organizational Sign-On Letter
Vermonters, and the nonprofits who serve them, are getting shortchanged! Vermont’s government relies on nonprofits to provide vital services to communities with greater impact and speed than the government can …
March 17th was the crossover deadline, when policy bills needed to be voted out of their committee of jurisdiction to be considered this session (though, of course, there are exceptions). …
On the first Tuesday of March Town Meeting Day, Vermont’s communities engage with civic issues at the local level through the practice of direct democracy. In addition to approving town …