We recognize that many are facing social and financial challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The following resources are available to assist individuals.
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Resources for Individuals
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about:
Cross State Travel Information
For Visitors to Vermont
- Find cross state travel information, including when and how to satisfy quarantine requirements.
- Access guidance regarding completing the lodging Certificate of Compliance.
For Returning Vermont Residents
- Find cross state travel information, including whether you should quarantine upon your return and your options for doing so.
Essential Needs and Services
Find organizations that provide information and/or assistance related to food assistance, housing support, and more.
Coping with Stress
Living with uncertainty during the outbreak of COVID-19 is stressful for everyone. The Vermont Department of Mental Health has compiled some tips to help get through this unsettling time.
Support Resources Available
COVID Support VT provides resources–including what to do to cope and how to find support–to help individuals address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
BIPOC Business Survey
The Vermont Partnership for Fairness and Diversity has launched a survey to gauge interest in the creation of an entity to serve the needs of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) business owners in Vermont. The entity would provide technical assistance to BIPOC business owners and assist in securing state and federal grants to support businesses in times of crisis. The survey is open until November 15th.
Unemployment Information
- The Department of Labor hosted Unemployment Insurance Virtual Town Hall events on a variety of topics.
- Vermonters who are self-employed, independent contractors, and other individuals who are not eligible for traditional unemployment insurance benefits may apply online for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program.
- The Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program provides an additional 13 weeks of benefits to individuals who have exhausted their regular state unemployment insurance claim. Individuals will also receive Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), an additional $600 to their weekly benefits through the week ending July 25, 2020.
Mediation Program for Landlords and Tenants
The Vermont Landlord Association is offering a free, online mediation program for landlords and tenants to work through and solve disagreements through December 20, 2020. Participants will have access to a free professional mediator who will conduct the mediation online. Details about the program, the application, and a list of participating mediators can be found at the Vermont Landlord Association website.
Vermont COVID-19 Arrearage Assistance Program
Vermonters suffering economic hardship due to loss of income from COVID-19 can get help now to pay their arrearages for residential and non-residential accounts. The Vermont COVID-19 Arrearage Assistance Program (VCAAP) provides financial support to customers of certain regulated utilities who may face disconnection of service because of past-due balances.
Vermont Temporary Broadband Subsidy Program
The Temporary Broadband Subsidy Program provides eligible Vermont households with a credit to assist with Internet service subscriptions. Residential account holders who have suffered an economic hardship due to COVID-19 and require high-speed Internet services for a qualifying need may receive a temporary credit of up to $40 per month toward an Internet service subscription. Applicants must attest to needing an Internet subscription for remote work, distance learning or telehealth services.
Line Extension Customer Assistance Program
Are you struggling to get Internet at home? Do you have K-12 students or need to work from home due to COVID-19? The Department of Public Service is issuing grants to eligible and qualifying residents to help extend telecommunications lines to their homes. Limited funds are available. Eligibility information, program guidelines and FAQs are available on the Department of Public Service website.
Winter Sports Guidance for Schools Announced
The Agency of Education released the state guidance for winter sports programs during the 20/21 school year. The guidance lays out which winter sports are allowed, how practices and games will work, and details regarding spectators at these events. The full guidance is available on the Agency of Education website.
