Now through the Vermont Statewide Housing Conference, Nov. 18, we’re spotlighting speakers planning to participate in the day’s bevy of workshops. Next up: Josh Hanford, Director of the Vermont Community Development Program for the Vermont Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development (DEHCD) in Montpelier.
The Vermont Community Development Program is responsible for the distribution of more than $8 million annually in federal funded Community Development Block Grants. These funds are awarded to communities throughout the state for community development projects, which primarily benefit low- and moderate-income Vermonters.
Josh previously served as a Grants Management Specialist at DEHCD and Projects Manager for the Vermont Resource Conservation and Development Council. He's also worked as a Grants Manager for several non-profit organizations in Vermont and New Hampshire.
He studied political science and geography at the University of New Hampshire, and holds credentials in non-profit and resource management.
Josh is part of the "Housing 101: Part 2: Major Resources for Affordable Housing Development" panel.