Vermont Pre-Session Legislative Event Wrap-Up
Thank you to all who joined Common Good Vermont (virtually) on December 15th to warm up for the 2022 legislative session. We shared policy updates from the state and national …
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Legislative Update: Unemployment Insurance
The Unemployment Insurance Study Committee, appointed by the legislature in 2021, is considering two changes to UI that would directly impact nonprofits (more detail can be found below): UI Exemption …
VT Nonprofit 2022 Legislative Warm-Up 12/15
It may be cooling down outside, but we are warming up for this legislative session… Wondering what to expect this legislative session? Looking to step-up your advocacy work in a …
Digital Access Series: Key Elements for Inclusion of Disabled People
For questions about this event, please contact kat@inclusiveartsvermont.org. Inclusive Arts Vermont has partnered with the Vermont Arts Council to offer a series of workshops on improving digital access to arts …
VSECU Kicks Off Annual Program Where Members Direct $50,000 to Vermont Non-Profits
MONTPELIER, VT – VSECU is announcing the annual launch of We Care 2, a member-directed giving program that distributes $50,000 to Vermont non-profit organizations. Now through November 24, VSECU is …
The Vermont Community Foundation Awards Grants to 17 Nonprofits Across Vermont through its Spark Connecting Community Program
From VCF – The Vermont Community Foundation announced today that its Spark Connecting Community grant program has awarded $48,080 to 17 nonprofit organizations for local projects focusing on creative placemaking …
The Vermont Women’s Fund Launches This Way UP to Increase Data on Vermont Women Owned Businesses
Today, the Vermont Women’s Fund announces the launch of This Way UP: there’s power in our numbers, a new initiative to identify and track women-owned businesses and women leaders throughout …
More Opportunities for Public Input on How VT Should Spend ARPA Money
Legislative leadership (Speaker Krowinski and Pro Tem Balint) have scheduled more community conversations in the following counties: Washington County Conversation, Thursday, October 28th, 5:30 – 6:30. Register here. Orange County Conversation, Tuesday, …
USDA Seeks Applications to Support Regional Economic and Community Development Planning to Help Rural People
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2021 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is seeking applications to implement projects supported …
Northeast Kingdom Fund Announces $124,449 in Grants to Support Area Nonprofits
The Northeast Kingdom (NEK) Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation has granted $124,449 to 23 organizations in Orleans, Essex, and Caledonia counties this fall. The awards represent a combination of …