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Here you'll find the latest information about what's happening at our member organizations, opportunities in the community, and the latest news from the Legislature. Also VAHC Staff share their thoughts about the housing crisis in Vermont.

David Martins

Jul 8, 20211 min read

NLIHC ERASE Grant: Funding Opportunity to help ensure equitable access to ERA funds

The National Low Income Housing Coalition has launched a new grant program to fund state and local organizations to work to ensure that...

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VAHC Embarks on a Statewide Resident Organizing Project

David Martins

Nov 20, 20204 min read

VAHC Embarks on a Statewide Resident Organizing Project

From the beginning, the Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition has worked to secure the right to affordable housing for low-income...

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David Martins

Jun 15, 20201 min read

COVID19 Supplemental HOP Application – Phase 2

Please read the following announcement from our friends at the VT Office of Economic Opportunity: In anticipation of additional funding,...

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PRESS RELEASE – National Low Income Housing Coalition Awards $100,000 to Vermont Homeless She

David Martins

Apr 30, 20203 min read

PRESS RELEASE – National Low Income Housing Coalition Awards $100,000 to Vermont Homeless She

BURLINGTON, VT – In response to an application submitted by the Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition (VAHC), the National Low Income...

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David Martins

Mar 10, 20164 min read

Governor Shumlin Announces $2.9 Million in Community Development Grants

Brownfield clean-up and re-development in Richmond and Montpelier, and energy efficient affordable housing in Bennington and Hardwick,...

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David Martins

Mar 3, 20162 min read

Leahy, Sanders, Welch Announce $1.4M In Affordable Housing Grants

Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Representative Peter Welch (D-Vt.) Thursday announced more than $1.4...

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David Martins

Jan 20, 20161 min read

USDA Rural Development Housing Preservation Grants, Call for Applications

USDA Rural Development has Housing Preservation Grant Funds Available – Grant Application Deadline: March 15 USDA Rural Development is...

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David Martins

Aug 28, 20153 min read

Reminder: TD Charitable Foundation 2015 Housing for Everyone Grant Competition Applications Due Sept

The TD Charitable Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2015 Housing for Everyone grant competition. A total of $2.5 million...

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David Martins

Jul 9, 20153 min read

TD Charitable Foundation 2015 Housing for Everyone Grant Competition Now Accepting Applications

The TD Charitable Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2015 Housing for Everyone grant competition. A total of $2.5 million...

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David Martins

Mar 16, 20152 min read

Governor Shumlin Announces $4.3 Million in Community Development Grants

Thirteen Vermont cities and towns will receive more than $4 million in grants to make them more resilient, affordable, and accessible,...

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David Martins

Dec 5, 20142 min read

USDA Awards $250,000 to Four Vermont Organizations To Repair and Rehabilitate Rural Housing

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Friday that four Vermont organizations received a total of $250,000 in Rural...

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David Martins

Jul 15, 20131 min read

TD Charitable Foundation invites "Housing for Everyone" grant application

The TD Charitable Foundation recently announced their 2013 Housing for Everyone grant competition. The Housing for Everyone grant focuses...

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David Martins

Mar 19, 20131 min read

Community Housing Grants – Funding Opportunity

The Department for Children & Families, Economic Services Division announces the availability of funding for community partners to work...

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David Martins

Feb 17, 20131 min read

Sen. Leahy, Gov. Shumlin Announce Agreement and Funding for the Redevelopment of a State Office Comp

The Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) awarded $950,000 to fund the redevelopment of the Vermont State Office Complex’s...

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David Martins

Dec 5, 20121 min read

USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Loans & Grants

Reposted from USDA Rural Development, November 2012 & Common Good Vermont Blog, December 5, 2012. Community Facilities Programs provide...

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David Martins

Nov 7, 20121 min read

National grants promote artistic community development

By Leslie Plumeau-Black, Reposted from Housing Matters, VHFA, November 6, 2012. The National Endowment for the Arts released funding...

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David Martins

Sep 14, 20121 min read

Federal Grant Gives Vermont New Health Care Opportunities

WILLISTON – “The state has received an $18 million federally-funded ‘Money Follows the Person’ (MFP) 5-year grant to help people living...

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David Martins

Sep 5, 20121 min read

Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Application Workshops

The Vermont Community Development Program (VCDP) will be hosting three Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)...

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David Martins

Aug 30, 20121 min read

Job Posting: Community Development Specialist II

Job Description, Community Development Specialist II: Consultative and administrative work at a professional level involving a federally...

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David Martins

Dec 7, 20112 min read

NeighborWorks makes $200,000 Irene recovery grant

NeighborWorks America Makes $200,000 Grant in Support of Irene Recovery Efforts Burlington, VT – NeighborWorks America has made a...

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