Vermont sustainable jobs fund, INC - FY24 congressional community project funding

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded a $260,000 Project Grant under the Congressional Grants program (CFDA 59.059) to the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, Inc. (VSJF) for FY24. The funding will support small business development and entrepreneurship initiatives in Vermont, with a focus on the agriculture, forest products, and clean energy sectors.

VSJF, a non-profit organization in Montpelier, VT, will use the grant to provide business assistance, network development, research, and financing to accelerate sustainable economic growth. This includes offering small business counseling, technical assistance, and workforce training programs, particularly for underserved entrepreneurial communities such as minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses. The grant will also enable VSJF to collaborate with federal and state partners on projects related to food security, regional economic resilience, and industry innovation. The project period runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2027.