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Agency requests one‑time funds for municipal assistance, truth and reconciliation, and municipal equity program

2270589 · February 12, 2025
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Summary

The Agency of Administration identified three one‑time general‑fund requests in its FY2026 secretary's office budget: $220,000 for the Ideal Vermont municipal equity partnership program, $1.1 million to fund the Truth and Reconciliation Commission through FY2026, and $3 million for the Municipal Technical Assistance Program (MTAP).

The Agency of Administration told the House Appropriations Committee on Feb. 11 that the secretary’s office FY2026 request includes three one‑time general‑fund items aimed at municipalities and a statewide commission.

Nick Bramer, chief operations officer, said the FY2026 request includes $220,000 to continue the Ideal Vermont program, which pairs Office of Racial Equity staff with municipal leaders to help communities advance local equity initiatives. He…

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