“Vermont Vision for Youth Success” is the culmination of a deep engagement process that included the voices and insights of over 600 Vermonters of all ages, including more than 200 youth. The report lays out a framework of policy and programming recommendations to achieve a future where our youth are more deeply connected to their…
On Tuesday, May 7, all members of the Bridport community are invited to come together for a free community dinner and the opportunity to be an active participant in sharing and developing ideas for the future vitality, quality of life, and prosperity of Bridport. This event is the first step of the Bridport Comes Together…
Expertise and Funding Available to Support Community Revitalization in Vermont’s Small Towns. Villages are an essential part of our communities, Vermont’s identity, and its future. The Village Trust Initiative launched in 2024 offering expertise and funding to help 20 small towns create or bolster a local community trust organization and take on a transformational revitalization…
Often, our small rural towns in need of investment lack the internal capacity to develop local projects and access grant funds to complete them. To help these communities, the State of Vermont launched the Municipal Technical Assistance Program (MTAP). Through this program, VCRD is able to offer free facilitation and technical support services to more…
