MONTPELIER — The Vermont Community Loan Fund is now accepting applications for Building Bright Spaces for Bright Futures 2019 grants. The fund was created in 2002 by the Vermont legislature to increase the quantity and quality of childcare and early education programs in Vermont. Since 2006, the fund has awarded about $1.39 million in grants to 134 Vermont childcare programs, benefiting 4,085 Vermont children and their families. The Bright Spaces grants can be used for assistance in starting, relocating, ex … (read more)