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More economic grants and Webinars

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Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott announced Friday a proposal for an additional $133 million in economic relief and recovery initiatives, using funds from the $1.25 billion the state received from the Federal CARES Act. Funding would support expanded economic recovery grants, targeted relief to tourism and hospitality industries, $150 worth of 'Buy Local' incentives for every Vermont household, and economic development and tourism marketing funding.

Regional Marketing Grant Webinar

ACCD held a webinar yesterday to explain and answer questions regarding the Restart Vermont Regional Marketing and Stimulus Grants. You can find the a recording of the webinar and slide deck at the regional grant webpage. Reminder that all applications are due by August 31st.

Micro Business Grant Program

The Vermont Community Action Partnership and the Micro Business Development Program have come together to establish the Economic Micro Business Recovery Assistance for the COVID-19 Epidemic (EMBRACE). The program is intended to support the smallest Vermont micro businesses owned by an individual with a "household" income at or under 80% of state median. Review the application for full details and eligibility requirements.

Tourism and Hospitality Survey

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of the tourism economy in Vermont. To help the Department of Tourism and Marketing (VDTM) quantify the impact across the industry — from lodging to retail and restaurants to the arts — we are asking for your participation in a survey. Having accurate impact data will help inform additional recovery strategies going forward. VDTM hopes you will take a moment to help us understand the economic loss and seasonal trends by filling out the survey and sharing it with industry partners or businesses to fill out as well. Responses are requested by Friday, September 4th.

Travel Quarantine FAQs

As mitigation efforts continue to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Cross State Travel Map is updated weekly to allow for quarantine free travel from counties with a similar case load to Vermont. ACCD has fielded many questions about the map and quarantine rules that are in effect and compiled them in a new FAQ Section on the website.

Survey for Farm and Food Businesses

The University of Vermont, along with the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, are conducting a research survey of farm and food businesses to better understand their experiences with COVID-19 and future resource and technical assistance needs. The survey is approximately 20 minutes in length, confidential, and can help inform future funding priorities with COVID-19 relief and other funding sources. Participants will be eligible for a drawing for one of 40, $99 cash incentives.

Business Impact

ACCD wants to hear from all Vermont businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Please use the ACCD Business Impact Form to help us continue to assess the full impact as we work toward additional solutions.