The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity will receive a $405,000 federal grant to help house victims of domestic abuse.

The recovery act funds will provide scattered site units to women and children to help them transition into permanent housing, as well as support services such as childcare and job development.

There's activity in the U.S. Senate to extend the deadline and amount of this year's tax credit for first-time homebuyers.

Some photos from last night's Smart Growth Awards presented by Smart Growth Vermont at the Basin Harbor Club in Vergennes.

Read about VHFA's role in a couple of the award winners.

Vermont Housing Finance Agency is a partner in two of the four projects receiving Smart Growth Awards this evening.