First Round Awardees:
| Project County | Organization Name | Sector | Description | TotaL Project Cost | DED Proposed Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenden | Burlington City Arts Foundation, Inc. | Arts and Culture | Exterior wall improvements to building. | $6,494,506 | $500,000 |
| Chittenden | Fisher Brothers Farm, LLC | Agriculture | Purchase equipment to manufacture dry ice to enhance their ability to supply fruit throughout the region. | $151,958 | $18,030 |
| Chittenden | Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center, Inc. | Outdoor Recreation | Updated dock infrastructure, improved pathway to dock, and purchase of a large boat hoist. | $2,000,000 | $186,674 |
| Orleans | Jay Peak Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | Installation of new energy efficient boiler. | $1,075,204 | $130,179 |
| Rutland | Haystack Catering, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | Expansion of catering business into new building. | $265,000 | $10,653 |
| Rutland | Paramount Center Inc. | Arts and Culture | Renovate Paramount Theatre and adjacent 4-story Richardson building. | $5,500,000 | $345,462 |
| Rutland | VT Farmers Market Education Center Inc. | Educational Services | Vermont Farmers Food Center will renovate “the blue building” at 245 West Street. | $4,378,000 | $293,401 |
| Washington | Living Well Group, Inc. | Housing for Low Income Seniors | Renovate kitchen and bathroom facilities to provide affordable housing through end-of-life | $1,800,000 | $156,095 |
| Washington | Caledonia Spirits, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | Build outdoor patio seating to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. | $938,915 | $181,458 |
| Washington | Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity, Inc. | Housing for Low Income Households | Project will complete repairs on homes of income qualifying homeowners. | $378,000 | $39,475 |
| Washington | Maple Corner Community Store Inc | Accommodation and Food Services |
Purchase ventilation equipment and expand outdoor seating in order to re-open the Whammy Bar post COVID. |
$200,000 | $10,615 |
| Washington | Vermont Foodbank, Inc. | Food Hubs | Upgrade a food storage warehouse that provides assistance to households experiencing food insecurity. | $1,032,885 | $158,147 |
| Windham | Retreat Farm, Ltd | Arts and Culture | Renovation of the North Barn | $6,073,807 | $500,000 |
| Windham | Windham County Dental Center, Inc. | Healthcare Access for Low to Moderate Inc. Households | Expand dental care to low to moderate income households by funding the purchase of new equipment. | $901,000 | $48,667 |
| Windsor | Northern Stage Company | Arts and Culture | Rehabilitate a building to house performers for theatrical performances by expanding their facilitates which was delayed due to the pandemic. | $7,504,416 | $417,621 |
| Windsor | The Center for Cartoon Studies, Inc. | Educational Services | The Center for Cartoon Studies will purchase and rehabilitate a building at 111 Gates Street. | $1,590,950 | $75,737 |
Note:The proposed awards remain subject to the completion of mutually agreed grant documentation