VCLF Borrower Meets Urgent Senior Needs with Historic Property
Brattleboro’s Bradley family has been serving Vermonters for generations. Stephen Rowe Bradley was elected the state’s first U.S. Senator in 1791. .Read More
Recent News
August 9th: The Alliance is Hiring a Public Engagement Director
The Vermont Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance (the Alliance) is a statewide, independent advocacy coalition of parents, community members, organizations, and early childhood providers who are committed to improving public policies that impact young children between the ages of birth and eight in the areas of health, safety, food and economic security, and early care and education. The role of the Public Engagement Director is to support advocacy activities that advance the mission of the Alliance by coordinating its community engagement and education activities; providing direct advocacy support during the legislative session; and supporting membership engagement. Read More
The Loan Fund's Business Resource Center Builds & Expands
Ten years ago, the Loan Fund launched our first technical assistance programming in the form of Project SUCCESS, which provided specialized resources and services to support early care & learning entrepreneurs. But since then, “things have evolved quite a bit,” says Elena Gustavson, VCLF’s Director of Business Resources. Read More
VCLF Lends $1.58 Million in 4th Quarter 2021
In the fourth quarter of 2021, VCLF loaned $1.58 million to Vermont's small businesses, early care & learning programs and affordable housing developers. Read More
State Treasurer Beth Pearce & VCLF Partner to Increase Local Investment
Vermont State Treasurer Beth Pearce announces a new initiative to double the capacity of an agreement between the Vermont Office of the State Treasurer and the Vermont Community Loan Fund that will increase investments in local foods, farm, forestry, and affordable housing programs.Read More
VCLF Awarded $12,000 by People's United Community Foundation
The People’s United Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of People’s United Bank, announced that it has once again awarded $12,000 to the Vermont Community Loan Fund to support its Business Loan Program. This brings the total to over $65,000 in 7 years.Read More
VCLF Receives USDA Funding to Create Opportunities for Small & Emerging Businesses
”‹The Vermont Community Loan Fund will strengthen its support of Vermont's small and micro-businesses thanks to a $500,000 loan and grant combination from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).Read More
VCLF's 2015 Annual Report Now Available
Our 2015 Annual Report, Focus On Vermont Community Loan Fund, is now available hereon our website. Read all about our continuing focus on building a stronger, healthier Vermont and the extraordinary outcomes resulting from the year's work and collaborations..Read More