Registration is now open! See what activities, topics, and speakers you can look forward to for October 6 & 7 in Killington. Register by 8/31 for Early Bird pricing.

If you expended ARPA funds during the fiscal year and your fiscal year closed on 6/30, you must report those expenditures using this online form. Our FAQ about it explains what you need to do.

The second payment of local ARPA money ("NEU 1") will arrive on your bank account before the end of August, and the second county ARPA payment ("County 2") should follow soon after. In the weeks ahead, keep an eye out for large deposits that are close to the amounts you received in 2021.
 
The 2022 iteration of the PACIF Grant Program is now closed to new applicants.

In accordance with Act 153 of 2020, which requires Vermont to reduce greenhouse gas pollution levels and emissions, the Vermont Climate Council will identify how communities can prepare for extreme weather events. VLCT will recommend at least one local official to be the Vermont Climate Council's sole municipal government representative. Apply by 9/26.

VLCT will soon launch our new Federal Funding Assistance Program (FFA), which will house the current ARPA Assistance and Coordination Program and also offer guidance & resources to members who are applying for and using many types of federal and state funds.

Tue 8/23, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Drafting effective ordinances and ensuring proper enforcement are big priorities for municipalities to help manage dog related issues and conflicts.  In this training, attendees will join two of VLCT's own to learn about effective dog control regulations and how to properly handle potential violations of those regulations.

Fri 8/26, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
The first of a three-part interactive virtual series in which Sarah Macy, VLCT Government Finance Specialist, answers your finance questions, focusing on targeted topics that affect the municipality's day-to-day financial operations and working with attendees from across Vermont to troubleshoot and answer current financial questions.

Thu 9/22
The Municipal Assistance Center presents its annual budget training, to address: budgeting and financial management challenges, how to comply with legal requirements, and best practices for preparing the budget and explaining it to voters. This training will include a live Q&A.

This event is postponed until early fall. We expect registration to reopen soon.
VLCT and Vermont municipal leaders and downtown advocates will host a block party in Senator Patrick Leahy’s hometown downtown to celebrate his 47-year career revitalizing our historic city, town and village centers.
Energy is one of the biggest expenses for many municipalities. Efficiency Vermont can help you identify energy saving opportunities that can reduce costs for the whole town. Fill out the form at efficiencyvermont.com/towns to get started with a free consultation.

The State of Vermont will provide limited funding to support the creation of new regional dispatch centers or broaden the capacity and capability of existing ones. Apply by 9/2.

Increased public investment in downtowns attracts private investments, strengthens local economies, and improves the quality of life for its residents and visitors. The current round of awarded projects ranges from making repairs to a train station to replacing traffic and pedestrian signals. These grants help Vermont communities invest in infrastructure that make downtowns and village centers pedestrian, bike, and transit friendly.

This new podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) is an insider’s view of what local leadership in America means today. Featuring conversations between NLC CEO and Executive Director Clarence Anthony and city leaders, policy experts and other guests, the show gets into the biggest issues, challenges, and topics that America’s cities, towns, and villages face today.