2021 Annual Report
Read VCRD’s 2021 Annual Report for an overview of our programming, updates from 2021, and what we’re looking forward to in 2022.
Climate Catalysts Innovation Fund: Small Grants for Innovative Local Climate and Energy Projects
New round of applications are now open and available: APPLY HERE The Vermont Council on Rural Development, in collaboration with local funders invites applications for small grants to support local innovators developing solutions that move Vermont closer to its climate and energy goals. The fund is initially capitalized with at least $20,000 and will be administered…
2020 Annual Report
Read VCRD’s 2020 Annual Report for an overview of our programming, updates from 2020, and what we’re looking forward to in 2021.
VCRD Executive Director Paul Costello leaving post
As seen in Vermont Business Magazine: https://vermontbiz.com/news/2021/june/02/vcrd-executive-director-paul-costello-leaving-post After 21 years at the helm of the Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD), Paul Costello is stepping down from his role as Executive Director. Over these years Costello has engaged communities throughout the state to help them set priorities and connect to resources, led a dozen policy…
Paul Costello to leave VCRD in September
After 21 years, the head of a group that’s helped organize hundreds of communities across the state is stepping down. Paul Costello, executive director of the Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) is moving on come September.
Video: Group releases blueprint ahead of ‘Future of Vermont’ summit
See story on WCAX: https://www.wcax.com/2021/05/20/group-releases-blueprint-ahead-of-future-of-vermont-summit/ BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Council on Rural Development has just completed a blueprint designed to drive discussion for their upcoming Summit on the Future of Vermont next week. VCRD officials say the Vermont Proposition was compiled from the comments of thousands of Vermonters and will be a key…
Virtual summit to lay groundwork for Vermont’s future 30 years from now
Next week, hundreds of Vermonters including state leaders, business owners and advocates will gather virtually for a summit on the future of the state.
Vermont Proposition Released Today: Captures Thousands of Vermonters’ Ideas for Long-Range Recovery
As the state finalizes its budget for next year, the Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) releases its summary of feedback from thousands of Vermonters who weighed in with their ideas of what we need to do in the next few years in order to have a prosperous and sustainable Vermont over the next 30.
For Northeast Kingdom entrepreneurs already dedicated to “going green,” the pandemic has been a challenge — and an opportunity.
Kehler spoke Thursday as part of a virtual forum with NEK business and education leaders on how confronting the climate crisis can also create economic opportunities for Vermonters.
Emerson Lynn: How we maximize value of billions coming our way
The City of St. Albans can expect its share of the American Rescue Plan stimulus money to be a shade over $2 million. St. Albans Town will receive about $1.9 million.