The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund is a nonprofit organization committed to nurturing the sustainable development of Vermont’s economy.

We nurture the economic prosperity, ecological health, and social connectivity of people, businesses, organizations and communities in Vermont for the benefit and well-being of all who live here by providing business assistancesupply chain coordinationnetwork development, and strategic planning in agriculture and food systemsforest productswaste managementrenewable energy, and environmental technology sectors.

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DeltaClimeVT Energy2025

The Energy 2025 business accelerator winners announced!
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15th Annual Farm to Plate Network Gathering

SAVE THE DATE
November 20-21, 2025
Burke Mountain Resort
Now Accepting Session Applications

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Business Sense Training Tools
For Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners

Business Sense is a no-fluff source of information that gets right to the heart of what small business owners need: essential tools and informational resources to help your business grow!

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VSJF Impact Report 2024

2024 was a year that reaffirmed the importance of our work and its reach! We hope our commitment to Vermont’s small businesses shines through and inspires you to
support our work.
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Christine Heinrich and Matt Clark, Whiteout Solutions

Forest Business Accelerator 2025

Applications for our 2025 Cohort are now under review.
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Do you love to work outdoors? Enjoy making things with your hands? Love to drive big machines, or want to use technology to solve environmental problems? A career in Vermont’s forest economy could be a great fit for you! Photo by Erica Houskeeper.

2025 Vermont Forest Industry Summit

Was Held June 19, 2025
at Bolton Valley Resort

Karin Bellemare unloads a delivery of potatoes at The Roots Farm Market in Middlesex. Photo by Erica Houskeeper.

Technical Assistance Available Through Farm to Plate

The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) and Larklea are offering Regional Food Systems Infrastructure applicants and grantees support and technical services including application support, infrastructure capital and financial planning technical assistance, and ongoing business coaching services.
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VSJF Vermont Sustainability Funders

Become a Funder

Are you interested in funding one of our programs or services? We are seeking funders to achieve our sustainable economic goals as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
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VSJF Vermont Sustainability Clients

Become a Client

Are you interested in becoming a client to grow your business, industry sector, or replicate one of our approaches? We offer a suite of services for businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies.
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Become a Partner

Are you interested in partnering with us to build a thriving economic, social, and ecological future for Vermont? We invite collaboration from diverse stakeholders in all areas of our work.
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