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Making Rural Towns More Vibrant:

Through a number of different initiatives and programs, the Vermont Council on Rural Development helps to foster community and build local capacity.
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Community Visits:

Community Visits allow towns to come together to plan local actions that make their towns more vibrant. Find out how your town can get involved.
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Climate Economy Initiative:

VCRD is spearheading efforts identified by the Vermont Climate Change Economy Council's report "Progress for Vermont" which outlines a bold action plan to create jobs and boost prosperity while reducing carbon impacts and advancing efficiencies.
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Climate Economy Model Communities Program:

Helping communities build and implement priority actions that increase economic vitality and affordability in a time of climate change
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Join the Working Landscape Partnership:

Add your name to the growing list of folks who support Vermont's Farm and Forest future.
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What's New at VCRD

Mendon on the Move: Community Forums to Set Direction for the Future of the Community
On April 2nd, all members of the Mendon community are invited to kick off a process to set direction for a vibrant, prosperous, and dynamic future. This process will engage the entire community in reviewing challenges and opportunities facing the... read more
Seeking a Part-Time Fund Development Manager
VCRD is seeking a dedicated and hardworking part-time Fund Development Manager to help lead fund development, prospect outreach, donor communications and other fundraising work in line with our mission to support rural Vermont communities and... read more
Poultney Comes Together - Update and Implementation Plan
In March 2019, over 200 Poultney residents came together to discuss the impacts on the town associated with the closing of Green Mountain College, and to consider what community residents could do to address the challenges facing Poultney and... read more
Rockingham Community Action Plan to Be Developed on February 13
The Vermont Council on Rural Development will hold its last major session in the Let's Take Action Rockingham Community Visit process on February 13th at the Bellows Falls Middle School; all Rockingham community members are welcome to help line up... read more
Randolph Region Re-Energized Climate Economy Initiative Report - 2020
Randolph participated in VCRD's Climate Economy Model Community Program (CEMCP) in 2018. CEMCP is community-driven process with local leaders, VCRD, Green Mountain Power, and Efficiency Vermont to cultivate economic development, innovation, and... read more
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