Brattleboro, VT – Want to know exactly what it takes to get your next project or initiative funded? Stop guessing what grant reviewers are looking for and hear it straight from the source.
Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) invites you to the next session of the Windham Leadership Series on Thursday, June 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Brattleboro Elks Lodge.
This special luncheon features live presentations on the Catalyst Program from the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) and the Vermont Department of Economic Development. Attendees will also learn about the Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships 2026 fall grant opportunity. Register here: brattleborodevelopment.com/event/wls-unlock-funding-success/
Securing funding is about strategy, alignment, and connection, not just paperwork. This session gives you a competitive advantage by letting you learn directly from the funders and get a firsthand look at what makes a proposal stand out. By asking questions directly to the source, you can skip the administrative guesswork regarding eligibility and timelines, allowing you to intentionally design your next project to align with available portfolios and maximize your chance of success.
Featured Programs & Insights
Over lunch, our guest speakers will break down the mechanics of their core programs:
- NBRC’s Catalyst Program: Discover how the Vermont Department of Economic Development directly partners with the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) to implement this program statewide. Vermont handles the evaluation, scoring, and regional prioritization of these federal funds, specifically focusing on investments that drive cross-sector collaboration to strengthen local economies.
- Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships: Discover how they are driving rural innovation, fostering community partnerships, and building long-term economic resilience.
- Vermont Department of Economic Development: Gain insights into statewide resources and programs actively looking to support local growth.
About the Windham Leadership Series
The Windham Leadership Series brings together forward-thinking leaders from across the region who demand timely information, clear data, and meaningful cross-sector discussion. We don’t just talk about the economy—we feature speakers achieving real-world results. This is your space to gain practical insights, see new possibilities for Windham County, and compare notes with peers navigating the exact same decisions.
About BDCC
Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) is a private, nonprofit economic development organization with the mission of investing in the drivers of the regional economy so that people, businesses, and communities in Southern Vermont can thrive. In addition to its private nonprofit leadership role in regional business acceleration and expansion programs and projects, economic, workforce, and community development programming, BDCC is also contracted to carry out the work of one of the twelve the State of Vermont’s certified Regional Development Corporations (RDC) for the greater Windham County area (including Windham County and the towns of Readsboro, Searsburg, Winhall, and Weston). BDCC’s activity is made possible in part by a grant from the State of Vermont through the Agency of Commerce and Community Development. For more information, visit: https://brattleborodevelopment.com/
