Rbdg rural business coop business enterprise reap zones grant

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $200,000 Rural Business Development Grant (CFDA 10.351) to the Northeastern Vermont Development Association, Inc. (NVDA) on June 21, 2024. This two-year Project Grant supports NVDA's efforts to promote sustainable economic development and facilitate the growth of small and emerging private businesses in rural Vermont communities.

Specifically, the grant funding will enable NVDA to provide technical assistance, business counseling, market research, workforce development, and other support services to foster the development of small businesses and spur economic activity in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom region. NVDA has a history of successfully utilizing federal grants, including past awards from the EPA Brownfields Program and USDA Rural Development, to deliver community and economic development initiatives, environmental remediation programs, and emergency preparedness services.