Village Revitalization Initiative

Preservation = Economic Vitality

In 2005, Senator Patrick Leahy and the Preservation Trust of Vermont embarked on a partnership to support local initiatives to build stronger and more economically vibrant villages and small downtowns.

Between 2005 and 2009, the Village Revitalization Initiative, with funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Economic Development Initiative (EDI) grants, invested $2,435,200 in twenty-seven community projects, playing a critical role in over $27 million worth of total project costs.

The grants ranged from $20,000 to $250,000 for revitalization projects ranging from $50,000 to $7,000,000. All projects resulted in an enhanced community use and increased vitality of historic buildings located in the heart of the village center or in a small downtown.

2014 National Preservation Honor Award

The VRI partnership has been honored with a 2014 Honor Award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation as well as the 2011 Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s (ACHP) Chairman’s Award for Achievement in Historic Preservation.

The Village Revitalization Initiative partnership created both construction and permanent jobs, generating short-term federal and state income tax revenues and long-term property tax revenues.

The HUD EDI investments played a crucial role in the vitality of communities and reinforce the essential character of Vermont—a crucial effort in maintaining the state’s special brand.

Village Revitalization Initiative Grants Awarded

  • All
  • 2005
  • 2006
  • 2009
  • Bellows Falls
  • Bloomfield
  • Bradford
  • Brandon
  • Brookfield
  • Ferrisburgh
  • Groton Village
  • Guilford
  • Hardwick
  • North Hero
  • Pawlet
  • Poultney
  • Putney
  • Randolph
  • Readsboro
  • Richford
  • Richmond
  • Rochester
  • Rockingham
  • Salisbury
  • Shoreham
  • Springfield
  • Strafford
  • Sudbury
  • West Rutland
  • Worcester
Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $250,000.00 Date: 12/30/09

Chandler Center, Randolph

December 30, 2009

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $250,000.00
Date: 12/30/09

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $100,000.00 Date: 12/30/09

Bullock Building, Readsboro

December 30, 2009

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $100,000.00
Date: 12/30/09

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $65,000.00 Date: 12/30/09

Guilford Village Store, Guilford

December 30, 2009

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $65,000.00
Date: 12/30/09

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $125,000.00 Date: 12/30/09

Ellis Block, Springfield

December 30, 2009

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $125,000.00
Date: 12/30/09

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $100,000.00 Date: 12/30/09

Newton Academy, Shoreham

December 30, 2009

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $100,000.00
Date: 12/30/09

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $112,500.00 Date: 12/30/09

North Hero Town Hall, North Hero

December 30, 2009

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $112,500.00
Date: 12/30/09

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $160,000 Date: 12/30/09

Putney General Store, Putney

December 30, 2009

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $160,000
Date: 12/30/09

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $100,000.00 12/30/09

C.W. Humphrey House, Green Mountain College, Poultney

December 30, 2009

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $100,000.00
12/30/09

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $25,000.00 Date: 12/30/09

Round Church Steeple, Richmond

December 30, 2009

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $25,000.00
Date: 12/30/09

Village Revitalization Initiative Gran: $75,000.00 Date: 12/30/06

Bradford Public Library, Bradford

December 30, 2006

Village Revitalization Initiative Gran: $75,000.00
Date: 12/30/06

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $100,000.00 Date: 12/30/06

Ferrisburgh Grange Hall, Ferrisburgh

December 30, 2006

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $100,000.00
Date: 12/30/06

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $100,000.00 Date: 12/30/06

Pierce Hall, Rochester

December 30, 2006

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $100,000.00
Date: 12/30/06

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $ 100,000.00 on 12/30/06

Sweat Cummings Health Center, Richford

December 30, 2006

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $ 100,000.00 on 12/30/06

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $75,000.00 Date: 12/30/06

Town Hall Auditorium, Pawlet

December 30, 2006

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $75,000.00
Date: 12/30/06

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $54,900.00 Date: 12/30/06

Village Store and Library, Groton Village

December 30, 2006

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $54,900.00
Date: 12/30/06

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $50,000.00 Date: 12/30/06

Worcester Town Hall, Worcester

December 30, 2006

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $50,000.00
Date: 12/30/06

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $75,000.00 Date: 12/30/06

1807 Meeting House, Sudbury

December 30, 2006

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $75,000.00
Date: 12/30/06

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $75,000.00 Date: 12/30/06

Vermont Carving Studio, West Rutland

December 30, 2006

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $75,000.00
Date: 12/30/06

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $70,000.00 Date: 12/30/05

Bloomfield Town Hall, Bloomfield

December 30, 2005

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $70,000.00
Date: 12/30/05

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $70,000.00 Date: 12/30/05

Brandon Town Hall, Brandon

December 30, 2005

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $70,000.00
Date: 12/30/05

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $75,000.00 Date: 12/30/05

Brookfield Old Town Hall, Brookfield

December 30, 2005

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $75,000.00
Date: 12/30/05

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $50,000.00 Date: 12/30/05

Jeudevine Library, Hardwick

December 30, 2005

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $50,000.00
Date: 12/30/05

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $10,000.00 Date: 12/30/05

Shard Villa, Salisbury

December 30, 2005

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $10,000.00
Date: 12/30/05

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $ 50,000.00 Date: 12/30/05

Strafford Town House, Strafford

December 30, 2005

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $ 50,000.00
Date: 12/30/05

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $100,000.00 Date: 12/30/05

Town Hall Theater, Bellows Falls

December 30, 2005

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $100,000.00
Date: 12/30/05

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $30,000.00 Date: 12/30/05

Hardwick Town House, Hardwick

December 30, 2005

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $30,000.00
Date: 12/30/05

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $20,000.00 Date: 12/30/05

Memorial Hall, Hardwick

December 30, 2005

Village Revitalization Initiative Grant: $20,000.00
Date: 12/30/05

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