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
October 18th: VCLF is Hiring an Impact Investment Manager
VCLF is hiring an Impact Investment Manager to focus on impact investor and donor relations, investment and grant management, events, and support for the Board of Directors. This position is VCLF’s main point of contact with our diverse community of impact investors. Read More
October 15th: Ageing Tastefully - A 200 Year Old Family Farm Re-Introduces VT Champion Cheeses
"Vermont’s farms are going away because they can’t afford to stay in business," says Woodlawn Creamery's Kate Leach. "Farmers want to be a part of Vermont’s future, and VCLF is helping make that happen." Read More
October 9th: VCLF is Hiring a Digital Marketing & Communications Manager
The Digital Marketing & Communications Manager is the Loan Fund’s lead brand builder, responsible for managing the organization's digital identity and communications, including web site, social media accounts and online communications. 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