Data services

Economic and workforce development data support to community partners in Vermont

The importance of research in addressing some of our most pressing social and environmental problems has never been greater - and funders are taking notice. Increasingly competitive funding programs are asking investigators to lay out a clear and compelling scope of work that includes broadening the impact of research activities and findings.

The Leahy Institute of Rural Partnerships, in conjunction with the Office of Engagement, offers consultations, training and assistance with proposal and program development. We also help connect UVM researchers to partners and programs across the state. The goal of these broader impacts is to take the potential of newly uncovered advanced knowledge and use that knowledge to address societal problems.

Partnerships for rural capacity

Education, professional development and technical support to local governments in Vermont

How can our land-grant university provide resources to support local government in Vermont? UVM will partner with municipal leaders in rural Vermont to support education and professional development opportunities, research, and technical assistance to ensure vibrant, thriving small towns.

Student engagement for a resilient Vermont

Service-learning projects supporting flood recovery and resilience in Vermont

We coordinate efforts between community organizations and faculty looking to provide applied service learning opportunities at UVM and other colleges and universities around Vermont. We are piloting this program in Spring 2024 with coordination directed towards flood recovery and resilience.