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…
Vermont has lost 12 colleges in recent years, many in rural communities already facing economic strain, housing challenges, and the impact of recent flooding. What happens next to these campuses is not simply a real estate question — it is a matter of regional vitality, economic resilience, and community sustainability. The Creative Campus at Goddard…
