FY 24 congressional community project vermont housing and conservation board

The U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of the Chief Operating Officer awarded a $740,000 Congressional Grants program (CFDA 59.059) Project Grant to the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board on August 1, 2024. The grant will support small business development and entrepreneurship initiatives in Vermont over a 3-year performance period ending on July 31, 2027. The Vermont Housing and Conservation Board, a U.S. state government entity, will leverage the federal funding to deliver a range of activities, including business counseling, technical assistance, workforce training, education services, facility upgrades, and community economic development projects. These efforts are designed to foster small business growth and support underserved entrepreneurial communities across Vermont. The organization has a proven track record of effectively managing federal grants to address housing, conservation, and community development priorities in the state.