Vendors (service providers) do the work of this program.

We are grateful for your participation. Welcome to the network!

Vendor Eligibility

To be a vendor in the program, a vendor must:

  • Be a Vermont-based business.

  • Be willing to use the program-provided Scope of Work.

  • Provide a W9.

  • Be able to create spaces for the special business groups that are prioritized through this program.

Your Commitment

This program is funded by the State of Vermont to help business owners grow and transform their businesses through transformative service projects. The program is focused on prioritizing the needs of businesses owned by people who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Women, those with disabilities, Young Vermonters, Mature Vermonters, New Americans, and Justice-Involved Individuals.  In partnering with us, you’ll be paid for your work to elevate these businesses, and you agree to commit to understanding and supporting the historically disadvantaged groups the program seeks to prioritize.

Priority Groups

✓ Businesses located in rural areas of Vermont

✓ BIPOC Vermonters 

✓ Women

✓ Veterans

✓ Individuals who identify as LGBTQ+

✓ Young adults

✓ Persons living with disabilities

✓ Justice involved individuals

✓ Mature Vermonters

✓ New Americans

Approval Process

  1. If approved, you will be listed on a statewide registry of available vendors registered in the program.

  2. Applicants seeking technical assistance will be able to search the registry and view available vendors.

  3. If you are the chosen provider, you will work with the applicant to complete a project outline. The Navigator will use those details to develop a formal scope of work that you, the applicant, and the Program Administrator will sign off on.

  4. Once all parties have signed this agreement, the project can begin.