2018 Vermont Legislative Wrap-up
Here are some highlights from the final days of the Vermont Legislative Biennium. There is bound to be a special “veto” session sometime in the coming weeks. Vermont Legislature Adjourns …
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VHCB’s Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program Awards over $400,000 to 13 Farms
The Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program, a program of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board, awarded a total of $403,405 to 13 Vermont farms through its most recent round …
Homeless Count in Chittenden County Shows Mixed Results
The Chittenden County Homeless Alliance’s collaborative campaign to end homelessness is showing reductions in family, chronic and unsheltered homelessness and an increase in single adults sheltered in motels; the Alliance …
New Vermont Law About Salary History
On May 11th Governor Scott signed H.294, a new law prohibiting inquiries about salary history. It prohibits employers from requesting salary history of prospective employees or their current or former …
The Vermont Women’s Fund Announces $102,900 in Competitive Grants
The Vermont Women’s Fund, a component fund of the Vermont Community Foundation, awarded $102,900 through its competitive grant program to 12 organizations that work to improve the economic security of …
SSIR Webinar 5/30: Census 2020: What Nonprofits, Local Governments, and Funders Need to Do Now
When: May 30th 2:00 PM EST A fair and accurate count for the 2020 Census is critical for political representation and for the allocation of $700 billion in federal funds. …
Grantseeker Updates: 2018 grant program deadlines
2018 Grant Program Deadlines For more information about any of these programs or to contact staff, please visit our website. Additional deadlines will be announced as they become available. Community Grants …
UVM Medical Center To Receive Community Service Award From The Vermont Community Action Partnership
Imagine, after so many things have gone wrong all day, slipping into bed, smelling fresh clean sheets and resting your head on a soft pillow. Imagine feeling safe and warm …
Ben & Jerry’s Foundation Vermont Economic Justice Grant RFP 2018
Request for Proposals The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation is very pleased to announce the opening of our 2018 Vermont Economic Justice Grant program with an allocation of $200,000. Beginning this …
Legislative Update: Budgets, Vetos and Action
With just two weeks left in the biennium, the legislative committees are moving their bills to the floor of the House and Senate. Restructuring of income tax and education financing …