September 21st: Read our 2021 Annual Report, "The Road to Resilience"
It's been a challenging road, but at every turn we've been guided by our core values. Community. Access. Justice..Read More
Recent News
May 8th: New Tasty Bites Diner Tempts Barre, with Help From VCLF
“When you’re starting up a business, there are a lot of things you need to know, and a lot of resources to know about. The Loan Fund was there to direct me down the right path.” Read More
April 30th: VCLF is Hiring a Business Advisor
The Vermont Community Loan Fund (VCLF) is hiring a Business Advisor to provide a variety of financial and business management advisement, technical assistance, and related educational services to new and existing small and micro businesses and organizations as part of VCLF’s Business Resource Center. Read More
February 6th: VT Real Estate Co-op Coordinates with VCLF, Supporting New Path to Home Ownership
“Housing is a major wealth-building asset,” says Matthew Cropp, board treasurer of the Vermont Real Estate Cooperative (VREC). It’s an asset, he’s quick to note, that’s unattainable for far too many. VREC is working to change that. Read More
August 16th: VCLF Launches the Justice Forward Fund
The Vermont Community Loan Fund has launched the Justice Forward Fund, a new financing and business assistance resource for Black, Indigenous & Vermonters of Color (BIPOC Vermonters). A Special Purpose Credit Program, the JFF provides low-/no-cost loans and business development services..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
Let's Get Fyzical: the Vermont Community Loan Fund Finances Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center
Sydney Swindell, Doctor of Physical Therapy, (DPT) wanted to open a new, state-of-the-art clinic in Vermont, to serve Vermonters of all ages. When she approached the Vermont Community Loan Fund for financing, doors opened..Read More