Take Action to Call on Senators to Act Now on Relief for Nonprofits
The House acted last week on COVID-19 legislation to address immediate needs and stimulate the economy. While no one expects the Senate to accept the bill as written due to …
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Action Alert: Economic Mitigation & Recovery Task Force Outreach Survey
Vermont needs your help prioritizing high impact ideas and actions for COVID-19 recovery. The Economic Mitigation & Recovery Task Force, established by Governor Scott, is charged with providing technical assistance and …
Update on New Work Safe Additions to the Stay Home, Stay Safe Order
MEMO FROM: Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community DevelopmentTO: Vermont Businesses and EmployersDATE: April 24, 2020 || Modifications and new sections are in red.RE: Update on New Work Safe Additions to the …
USDA Unveils Tool to Help Rural Communities Address the COVID-19 Pandemic
USDA’s COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide Lists Federal Programs That Can Help Rural Communities, Organizations and Residents Impacted by COVID-19 WASHINGTON, April 13, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue …
Governor Phil Scott Extends State Of Emergency In Vermont
Extends State of Emergency and All Existing Mitigation Orders and Closures until May 15 Montpelier, Vt. – On April 10, Governor Phil Scott extended Vermont’s State of Emergency through May 15, …
Common Good VT Launches Free COVID-19 Response Webinar Series for VT Nonprofits
In response to COVID-19, Common Good Vermont is hosting a series of webinars and online discussions to support Vermont nonprofits. Join us for these free Zoom webinars as we navigate …
Vermont Nonprofits & the Stay Home Stay Safe Executive Order
Governor Phil Scott has issued a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order. Effective March 25, 2020 at 5:00 pm, all businesses and not-for-profit entities not expressly exempted in the order must …
Vermont Community Foundation Announces Key VT COVID-19 Response Fund Developments
Today, the Vermont Community Foundation announced nearly $500,000 in grants and mission investments to support Vermont communities responding to the spread of COVID-19 in Vermont. The first $380,000 in grants …
ACTION ALERT: Insist that Charitable Nonprofits Are Included In the Next Coronavirus Stimulus Bill
This is an urgent request that you write or tweet your U.S. Senators and Representatives and insist that they do more in their federal COVID-19 stimulus bill to support the …
VBSR Launches Webinar Series: Coronavirus Response Resources for Businesses
VBSR is excited to be rolling out a series of webinars connecting businesses dealing with the impacts of the Coronavirus to important resources and best practices. These webinars are FREE …