On August 25, 2020

ACCD announces Restart Vermont grant program

The Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) has announced the launch of the Restart Vermont Marketing and Stimulus Grant Program.  The program will provide $500,000 of Federal Coronavirus Relief Funds as grants to organizations for efforts and activities related to economic recovery, consumer stimulus, marketing or tourism projects to support businesses that have suffered economic harm due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

“Nobody knows their community better than those who live, work and play in each of our towns and historic downtowns,” said ACCD Secretary Lindsay Kurrle. “We know communities have valuable and different ideas on how best to support their local businesses and attract people to their area of the state. These grants are intended to provide support to these local ideas and initiatives.”

Eligible uses of grant monies include:

• Development of programs or initiatives that increase consumer spending, like local “downtown bucks” or similar stimulus programs, mobile app stimulus programs, marketing and advertising, events and promotions.
• Projects that focus on serving businesses negatively impacted by forced closures, reduced occupancy, and capacity constraints.
• Administration costs are not eligible expenses and grants cannot benefit a single businesses or entity.
•  No single award will exceed $10,000.
The application window is now open and the deadline to apply is Aug. 31.  For full eligibility requirements and application process, visit accd.vermont.gov/covid-19.

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