Southern Vermont CEDS & RPP Projects
ARE YOU WORKING ON A PROJECT IN SOUTHERN VERMONT?
WE WANT TO KNOW ABOUT IT!
Each year, regional partners BDCC and BCRC issue a call for projects as part of two coordinated regional processes: the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) update and the Regional Priority Project (RPP) program.
To participate, you’ll complete a project submission form describing your project and how it aligns with regional goals outlined in the 2024–2029 Southern Vermont CEDS.
All complete project submissions received by Friday, September 18, 2026 will be included in the annual CEDS update.
Projects that complete the additional Regional Priority Project (RPP) questions will also be considered for designation as Regional Priority Projects (RPPs), which are implementation-ready projects prioritized for funding. RPPs have replaced the former “Vital Projects” designation in the CEDS. Final regional selections are made by the RPP Committee, with projects advanced for inclusion in the statewide RPP process. RPPs will be announced on Thursday, December 15, 2026.
Completing the RPP questions is required for consideration for inclusion on the Regional Priority Project list. These questions are more detailed, as selected projects are typically further along in development and positioned for implementation or funding. 10 projects will be selected for this list, which will receive a special highlight in the annual CEDS update as well as being communicated to state and federal funding partners.
See below for FAQs and a link to register for our informational webinar on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, which will walk through the submission process and answer questions.
Have additional questions? Reach out—contact information is below.
Want a pdf preview of the submission form? Email us and we'll send you the right version (CEDS only or the RPP form for your region)
Frequently asked questions
Congratulations to our 2025 Vital Projects:
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Achieving a Thriving Regional Food System Through Infrastructure Investments - Food Connects
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Advancing Southern Vermont's Workforce - Vermont Adult Learning
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Arlington Common Fitness Center
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Bellows Falls Intermodal Transportation Center (BFITC) formerly BF Historic Train Station Purchase and Renovation - Town of Rockingham
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Benn High Redevelopment Project - Vermont Housing Initiative, LLC
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Brattleboro Area Adult Driving Academy / Brattleboro Area Immigrant Driving Academy
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Chalet Preservation and Redevelopment - Windham & Windsor Housing Trust
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Expanding Access to Trades Training in Southern Vermont - HatchSpace
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Grace Cottage Family Health New Primary Care Clinic Building
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Living Memorial Park Pool Renovation - Town of Brattleboro
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Out in the Open's Rural LGBTQ+ Organizing & Retreat Campus
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Renovation Project for the Old School Community Center, Old School Enrichment Council, Inc.
Read more about these projects and the selection process here.
PAST CEDS PROJECTS
Bennington Region Projects Contact
Windham Region Projects Contact
CEDS: Laura Sibilia, BDCC
lsibilia@brattleborodevelopment.com
(802) 257-7731 x217
RPP: Owen Perry, BDCC
operry@brattleborodevelopment.com
(802) 257-7731 x221
The development of the SoVermont Zone CEDS is sponsored in part by the US Department of Commerce (DOC), via a grant with the Economic Development Administration (EDA) award #ED24PHI0G0048. The content of this website, and the SoVermont Zone CEDS, do not necessarily reflect the views of the EDA or the US DOC.