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Home - Vermont Council on Rural DevelopmentHome - Vermont Council on Rural Development Skip to content (802) 223-6091[email protected]9 Bailey Ave, PO Box 1384 Montpelier, VT 05601-1384Facebook page opens in new windowX page opens in new windowYouTube page opens in new window Vermont Council on Rural Development Helping Vermonters and Vermont communities develop. HOME ABOUT USAbout VCRDLearn more about VCRD, a nonprofit dedicated to the support of the locally-defined progress of Vermont’s rural communities. Meet Our TeamLearn more about the team and how to connect. Reports & ResourcesReports and resources from current and past programs and events. Video LibraryFrom VCRD’s YouTube feed. AwardsCelebrating Vermonters who exemplify dedication, integrity and honorable service to community and to rural Vermont, and who have had a transformational effect on their communities. Past InitiativesAn archive of some past VCRD projects and initiatives including the Vermont Digital Economy Project, e-Vermont, and more. Resources remain available for communities throughout Vermont. OUR WORKCommunity VisitsA way for towns to engage community members in common goal-setting and access resources to help them take action on those goals. Climate Economy InitativeDesigned to help communities and leaders build and implement priority actions that increase economic vitality and affordability in a time of climate change. PolicyWe convene Policy Councils around issues important to rural Vermont to identify concrete statewide recommendations for action. Vermont PropositionA set of transformational goals designed to optimize the best of Vermont at mid-century — for our economy, environment, communities, and people. Vermont Community Leadership NetworkConnecting and supporting local leaders – with or without an official position – as they build local projects, organizations, and systems that serve their communities and Vermont’s urgent and long-term needs. Village Trust InitiativeExpertise and funding to help 20 small towns create or bolster a local community trust organization and take on a transformational revitalization project in the village. MTAP ServicesFree facilitation and technical support services to help towns prioritize projects and connect to support for grant-writing, permit applications, regulatory compliance, and more. Working Communities ChallengeAdvancing local collaborative efforts that build strong, healthy economies and communities in Vermont’s rural towns and regions, by supporting teams of leaders as they tackle complex challenges. Vermont Working Lands InitiativeSupporting the farm, forest, and value-adding businesses that are at the foundation of the working landscape that benefits all Vermonters. SummitsAnnual summits convene Vermonters for cooperative goal-setting around key rural priorities and help leaders build skills, share opportunities, network, and learn. SUPPORT US CONTACT HOME ABOUT USAbout VCRDLearn more about VCRD, a nonprofit dedicated to the support of the locally-defined progress of Vermont’s rural communities. Meet Our TeamLearn more about the team and how to connect. Reports & ResourcesReports and resources from current and past programs and events. Video LibraryFrom VCRD’s YouTube feed. AwardsCelebrating Vermonters who exemplify dedication, integrity and honorable service to community and to rural Vermont, and who have had a transformational effect on their communities. Past InitiativesAn archive of some past VCRD projects and initiatives including the Vermont Digital Economy Project, e-Vermont, and more. Resources remain available for communities throughout Vermont. OUR WORKCommunity VisitsA way for towns to engage community members in common goal-setting and access resources to help them take action on those goals. Climate Economy InitativeDesigned to help communities and leaders build and implement priority actions that increase economic vitality and affordability in a time of climate change. PolicyWe convene Policy Councils around issues important to rural Vermont to identify concrete statewide recommendations for action. Vermont PropositionA set of transformational goals designed to optimize the best of Vermont at mid-century — for our economy, environment, communities, and people. Vermont Community Leadership NetworkConnecting and supporting local leaders – with or without an official position – as they build local projects, organizations, and systems that serve their communities and Vermont’s urgent and long-term needs. Village Trust InitiativeExpertise and funding to help 20 small towns create or bolster a local community trust organization and take on a transformational revitalization project in the village. MTAP ServicesFree facilitation and technical support services to help towns prioritize projects and connect to support for grant-writing, permit applications, regulatory compliance, and more. Working Communities ChallengeAdvancing local collaborative efforts that build strong, healthy economies and communities in Vermont’s rural towns and regions, by supporting teams of leaders as they tackle complex challenges. Vermont Working Lands InitiativeSupporting the farm, forest, and value-adding businesses that are at the foundation of the working landscape that benefits all Vermonters. SummitsAnnual summits convene Vermonters for cooperative goal-setting around key rural priorities and help leaders build skills, share opportunities, network, and learn. SUPPORT US CONTACT CV-WestmoreRC-JohnsonMTAPSupport Us VCRD is helping Vermonters and Vermont communities develop their capacity to create a prosperous and sustainable future through coordination, collaboration, and the effective use of public and private resources. SUPPORT USCONTACT USSIGN UP FOR OUR E-NEWS Explore Our Work Climate Economy Community Visits Policy Summits Vermont Working Lands Initiative Vermont Proposition Stories View All Stories Enosburg Makes the Map with EV Chargers Enosburg Makes the Map with EV Chargers April 12, 2023 anemptytextlline Read More Reports View All Reports Franklin Community Voices - Report and Action Plan - June 2024 Franklin Community Voices - Report and Action Plan - June 2024 July 2, 2024 anemptytextlline Read More What’s New View All News Village Trust Initiative Selects First Seven Communities Village Trust Initiative Selects First Seven Communities September 11, 2024 anemptytextlline Read More What Does VCRD Do? Stay Connected Sign up for our E-NewsFollow us on Facebook Vermont Council on Rural Development2 weeks agoJohnson Elementary SchoolJohnson friends! Join us next Tuesday from 5-8:30pm at the elementary school to share pizza, discuss and vote on which ideas to take action. All are welcome, whether you’ve come to the other meetings or not. The more voices, the better the decisions!! Pizza will be provided by the Community Oven; for info on childcare or transportation support, see bit.ly/re-imagine-johnsonView on Facebook Vermont Council on Rural Development 9 Bailey Ave | PO Box 1384 Montpelier, VT 05601-1384 Our Mission: Helping Vermont citizens build prosperous and resilient communities through democratic engagement, marshalling resources, and collective action.     Stay Connected Sign up for our E-News Vermont Council on Rural Development - (802) 223-6091 Go to Topenusen-US1728933661https://vtrural.org

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