The Preservation Trust of Vermont (PTV), Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD), and the Vermont Community Foundation (VCF) are pleased to announce the third cohort of communities selected for the Village Trust Initiative (VTI). Now in its third and final year, VTI is a partnership supporting rural communities undertaking transformational revitalization projects in their historic…
The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Vermont Leadership Awards. The awards were presented Tuesday at VCRD’s 7th Community Leadership Summit at VTSU Castleton, where more than 400 community leaders from across the state gathered to share skills, strengthen connections, and build a stronger Vermont together.…
New, emerging and experienced leaders are invited to the 7th Annual Vermont Community Leadership Summit at Vermont State University Castleton on Tuesday, October 6th from 9am-4pm. This annual summit has become well known for having workshops and panels that give local leaders the tools they need to strengthen civic life, spark local initiatives, and create…
The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) announces the opening of applications for the sixth round of the Climate Catalysts Innovation Fund, a small catalytic grant program for local innovative climate projects. VCRD launched the fund in 2021 to support local innovators in developing climate and energy solutions for which a small grant could have…
