Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** the university of vermont (UVM)…

Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** the university of vermont (UVM) proposes the creation of an institute of rural partnership(iorp-VT) to better meet the needs of rural entrepreneurs and accelerate the reinvigoration of ruralcommunities and small- to medium-sized farmers regionally and nationally. This proposal specifically seeks funding for the physical renovation of a central UVM building, the joseph l.hills agricultural science building, to house the institute for rural partnerships. Major renovationsinclude new electrical service and mechanical systems, a new elevator, an updated lobby space between hills and the connected benedict auditorium, and a new patio and stairs leading up to themain enterance of the institute. Once established, the institute for rural partnerships will focus onearly-stage businesses, non-profits, and community initiatives that would benefit from strong collaboration with UVM faculty, graduate students, research facilities, and business start-upresources to achieve sustainability.