VT PoC works with partners across the state to bring webinars and informational sessions to our member network and beyond.
All of our programs are BIPOC affinity spaces. Questions? Please reach out to the listed organization or email thefam@vtpoc.net!
Current Webinars
Vermont Arts Council’s Creative Futures Grant
The Vermont Economic Development Authority is currently offering a FORGIVABLE loan program to eligible small business owners. This program offers a 30 day period (starting Sept 15) that will prioritize the following groups:
- ANY BIPoC owned business
- Agriculture
- Restaurants and Eating Establishments
- Travel and Tourism
- Lodging
- Childcare
Please note that this program does require businesses to have been in business no later than March 2020, and applicants will need to have tax returns from 2019, 2020 and 2021, as well as 2022 financial information between January through end of June.
For more information, please check out our webinar session on Youtube.
Questions? Reach out to VEDA directly or email Weiwei Wang.

Past Webinars
VEDA Forgivable Loan Program
The Vermont Economic Development Authority is currently offering a FORGIVABLE loan program to eligible small business owners. This program offers a 30 day period (starting Sept 15) that will prioritize the following groups:
- ANY BIPoC owned business
- Agriculture
- Restaurants and Eating Establishments
- Travel and Tourism
- Lodging
- Childcare
Please note that this program does require businesses to have been in business no later than March 2020, and applicants will need to have tax returns from 2019, 2020 and 2021, as well as 2022 financial information between January through end of June.
For more information, please check out our webinar session on Youtube.
Questions? Reach out to VEDA directly or email Weiwei Wang.
