VBSR: Committee Advances Scaled-Down Paid Leave Bill
Thank you, VBSR, for sharing this legislative update: The House Ways & Means Committee voted 7-4 Friday to advance H.107, a bill creating a paid family and medical leave system …
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New Report Presents Strategies to End Childhood Hunger in Vermont
Montpelier, Vermont – A new report funded by the National Life Group Foundation, “Evidence-Based Strategies to End Childhood Food Insecurity and Hunger in Vermont,” details what’s working well, gaps and …
National Study on Rural Arts Features Vermont’s Creative Economy
National Governors Association publishes Rural Action Guide for Governors and States Montpelier–A study released today by the National Governors Association suggests that “By using the creative sector–specifically, arts and culture …
J.M. Kaplan Fund Announces Open Call for Applications to 2019 Innovation Prize
J.M.K. Innovation Prize Seeks Early-Stage Ideas with Potential for Large-Scale, Transformative Results in Environment, Social Justice and Heritage Conservation New York City – On January 29, The J.M. Kaplan Fund …
Moving Forward from the Federal Government Shutdown
Thank you to National Council of Nonprofits for sharing: With legislative action by Congress and a signature by the President, politicians finally called a truce, but not a complete end …
Funding Alert: Department of Public Safety Now Accepting Applications for 2019 Nonprofit Security Grant Program
The Department of Public Safety, Homeland Security Unit is now accepting applications for the 2019 Nonprofit Security Grant Program. All information regarding this funding opportunity can be found on the Homeland …
Coalition of 25 Diverse Groups Unveils Shared Priorities and Recommendations for Climate Action in 2019
Montpelier, VT (January 23, 2019) – Today a coalition of 25 organizations – representing youth, low-income, business, public health, environment and others – outlined a platform of policy priorities for Vermont legislators to advance …
Announcing Winter Board Leadership Series
Join us for two upcoming Board Leadership webinars this February. The Board Leadership Series designed to:Expand your network of peers,Increase your knowledge on key topics, andBuild your board’s capacity to …
VCW Issues Requests for Proposals for Sexual Harassment Public Education & Outreach Program
In 2018, the Vermont General Assembly passed Act 183, directing the Vermont Commission on Women, in consultation with the Vermont Attorney General and the Vermont Human Rights Commission, to develop …
Funding Available for South Lake Champlain Projects
Grants are now available to support projects through the South Lake Champlain Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation. The South Lake Champlain Fund supports projects focused on education and research …