Vermont seeking comment about Hud Programs: Each year the State of Vermont - Agency of Commerce and Community Development, Agency of Human Services and Vermont Housing and Conservation Board receives funding for HUD programs through the Consolidated Plan or Annual Plan update process which identifies priorities based on needs from the housing needs assessment, market analysis, citizen and stakeholder input.  At the end of the program year the state is required to report on the performance outcomes outlined from those plans in their Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).  They have completed the FY22 Program Year DRAFT CAPER which includes the outcomes for the following programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG); and Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) Emergency Solutions Grant Program CARES Act (ESG-CV).   As a representative for a unit of general local government, please share the attached notice with your local residents including minorities,The state is seeking comments by September 27, 2023.

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BDCC offers Zoom info sessions about regional economic development programs

Please join us for a virtual information session where Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) staff members will provide updates on programs and projects made possible through SeVEDS strategic planning, research and investment:

  • SeVEDS municipal funding investments in regional economic development;
  • Community programs –  The Community Facilities Technical Assistance Program and Southern Vermont Economy project trainings and workshops;
  • Career development for high school students through Pipelines and Pathways Program, the Paid Internship Program, workforce training and development, and recruitment and retention efforts;
  • Business Financing such as the Micro-entrepreneur lending program, and business development technical assistance from startup to succession planning, and COVID relief and recovery for local businesses and non-profits;
  • Young Professional networking, financial wellness classes, first-time home buyer classes.
  • The 2019 CEDS – the region’s strategic economic plan;

Events will be held on three dates. Register here and share your questions in advance.

Tuesday, January 26th, 530-7pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcO6tpj8iGddBO__MutpzYrk0s2OfY0uJ

Friday, February 12th, 530-7pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAoceyurzwsE9Rge6DPi4UGbq-5uuLa5kgG

Monday, February 22nd, 530-7pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkcu2urzkvGdaby1c9Vhf-_E1SzmfskijS