Montpelier - At meetings in May and June, the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board awarded funding to create and rehabilitate 283 new homes in 12 communities statewide. One fifth of these homes will serve households that have experienced homelessness. A total of $38,130,642 in state...
This year Vermont legislators made record investments in our rural communities, agriculture, and the environment. Based upon Governor Phil Scott’s proposals, legislators allocated dollars to farmers, producers and those making their living off the land....
At a meeting on January 26, the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board Awarded $4.6 million in state funds and $5.82 million in federal funds to purchase, construct, and rehabilitate housing in Putney, Monkton, St. Albans, Essex, Williston, St. Johnsbury, and Bennington and to plan for...
BURLINGTON, VERMONT – Three Vermont non-profit housing organizations – Champlain Housing Trust (CHT), Downstreet Housing & Community Development (Downstreet), and Twin Pines Housing (Twin Pines) – have been awarded a total of $325,000 in Housing for Everyone grants from the TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable...
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources is providing $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support low- and moderate-income Vermont homeowners in repairing or replacing their failed or inadequate on-site water or wastewater systems – often referred to as wells or septic...
Landowner to donate land to create 100 new homes for sale, including 60 that will be permanently affordable...
Montpelier, VT – Nearly eight miles of river and stream frontage have been protected to strengthen flood resilience and clean water, the Vermont Land Trust (VLT) announced today. VLT worked closely with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), seven farms and several partners to...
In collaboration with UVM Extension, the Champlain Housing Trust will initiate a new farmworker housing repair program using State funds allocated by the Legislature to the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board. The loan funds may be used for various health and safety repairs and improvements...
Are you a farm, food, or forest products entrepreneur trying to take your business to the next level? Thinking about developing a new enterprise? Or considering transitioning your business model or planning for retirement? The Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program can help!...
At a conference on November 18, Guy Choiniere, a 4th generation dairy farmer from Highgate Center, Vermont, was presented with the 2021 New England Leopold Conservation Award. The award recognizes landowners who inspire others with their dedication to land, water and wildlife resources in...