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Community Development

Better Places Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Reconnect Fairlee”


July 5, 2023

$5,500 goal to receive a 2:1 matching grant through DHCD’s Better Places Program

‘Homes for All’ Project Launches to Jumpstart ‘Missing Middle’ Style Homes


May 25, 2023

New toolkit will be developed for small-scale home builders, investors & community leaders to help increase affordable housing supply and train a new generation to build the housing Vermont needs.

Federal Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credits (RITC)


“Poultney Downtown Mural Initiative” Better Place Campaign Launched


May 16, 2023

$3,250 goal to receive a 2:1 matching grant through DHCD’s Better Places program

Better Places Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Richard Kemp Center Revitalization”


May 8, 2023

$10,300 goal to receive a 2:1 matching grant through DHCD’s Better Places program

Governor Phil Scott Announces over $1 Million in Grants Supporting Downtown and Village Revitalization Efforts


May 5, 2023

Over $1 million in Downtown Transportation Fund grants awarded.

Current Initiatives


Better Places Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Waterbury, Vermont Community Mural Project”


May 1, 2023

$10,000 goal to receive a 2:1 matching grant through DHCD’s Better Places program.

Better Places Crowdfunding campaign launched for Bristol Farmers Market


April 26, 2023

$5,000 goal to receive a 2:1 matching grant through DHCD’s Better Places program

Better Places Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Support Student Art Street Banners in Bennington!”


April 7, 2023

$4,500 goal to receive a 2:1 matching grant through DHCD’s Better Places program