Vermont Sole Proprietor Stabilization Program

Round 2

Sole Proprietor Stabilization Program

Vermont Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CARES Act (CV)

Program Overview

Program Update

  • 2020 Federal Tax filings are strongly recommended, however, they are no longer required to receive funding. 

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  • An accurate report of 2020 revenue is still required.

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NOTE: It is not recommended that you complete this application using a mobile device.

    About    

Vermont’s CDBG-CV Round 2 Sole Proprietor Stabilization Grant Program is designed to assist sole proprietors with no employees that have been impacted by COVID-19 and have remaining unmet need that can be documented.  Businesses will be required to provide a duplication of benefit affidavit to document unmet need.

 

Grant Amounts will range between $1,500 and $10,000 based on eligibility and the ability to document unmet need.

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Timeline

  • Application Opens – April 5, 2021 at 9:00 AM EST. Check this website for access

  • Application Closes – May 26, 2021 at 5:00 PM EST

  • Grant funds will be given out on a rolling, first come first served basis

Are You Eligible?

See all eligibility criteria for CDBG-CV Round 2.

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Click for Details

Help Center

If you need help with your application, click here for tutorials, technical assistance, and other information.

Click for Details

How do I calculate household income?

Account Creation and Application Access

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  1. After clicking "Get Started" above and submitting your account information, you will receive a confirmation email.

  2. If you do not see the confirmation email in your inbox, please check your spam folder. 

  3. In the email, click to confirm your account - you will be redirected back to the site.

  4. In the upper-right of the screen, you will see your account name, select the drop down and click on "Application Access" to begin.

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For a detailed tutorial, watch the video in the help section.

For Questions:

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Check our Help Center

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If you still have unanswered questions, then:

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If your business is located in the counties of Addison, Bennington, Lamoille, Rutland, Washington, or Windham, contact Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation at; 

CDBG-CV@brattleborodevelopment.com.

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If your business is located in the counties of Caledonia, Chittenden, Essex, Franklin, Grand Isle, Orange, Orleans, or Windsor, contact Two Rivers – Ottauquechee Regional Commission at;

CDBG-CV@trorc.org.

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A CALL CENTER IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROGRAM, PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR RETURNED.