Vermont Farm Disaster Relief Fund accepting applications for new grant round
To date, the Vermont Farm Disaster Relief Fund has awarded $1,576,300 to 177 farmers affected by Tropical Storm Irene.
Mobile homes razed; officials laud a first step in resolving post-Irene, low-income housing issues
Officials first hoped to raise funding and through economies of scale to reduce disposal costs to around $1,500 per unit. But by early fall it was clear even that amount was more than many could afford.
Three foundations support “Upper Valley Strong” with $75,000 commitment
Upper Valley Strong, a collaborative long-term relief effort of approximately 50 local non-profit agencies, churches, schools and governmental bodies that came together to respond to the needs of disaster victims, was recently awarded a combined grant of $75,000 from Granite United Way, the NH Charitable Foundation and The Vermont Community Foundation.
Irene Recovery Fund for nonprofits awards $185,000, expands grant eligibility
Grants awarded to date have been available to nonprofits, schools, and municipal entities that sustained damage from Irene or face significant resource challenges in providing services for those affected by Irene.
Bottle drive raises more than $8,000 for Irene farm relief
“Over 130,000 bottles and cans were redeemed to raise these funds,” said Leah Marsters, an organizer at VPIRG. “It’s so heartening to see Vermonters pulling together to help one another in any small way they can, even if it’s one nickel at a time, it makes a significant impact.”
Vermont Farm Disaster Relief Fund announces fourth grant round
The grant committee announced that applications will be accepted for the fund’s fourth grant round until Dec. 2. Applications from farmers who have already received money will be accepted.
Vermont Community Foundation announces two grant rounds for Lake Champlain projects
The Lake Champlain and Tributaries Restoration Fund was established by Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS) in 2009 as part of a comprehensive settlement agreement with the Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) for the Lamoille River, Carver Falls, and Silver Lake Hydroelectric Projects. CVPS contributed $500,000 to the fund.
Phish benefit concert: Giving plan and first grants announced
The rock band Phish through its WaterWheel Foundation announced the initial grants from their September 14 concert at the Champlain Valley Exposition via their WaterWheel Fund for Vermont Flood Recovery, housed at the Vermont Community Foundation.
Irene recovery fund for nonprofits awards $99,000
The grants, which fund up to $5,000, are available to nonprofits, schools, and municipal entities that sustained damage from Irene or face significant resource challenges in providing services for those affected by Irene.
Vermont farm disaster relief fund grants $237,000 to farmers in second round
As of October 13, total contributions received or pledged to the fund exceeded $1.25 million.
