Vermont Community Foundation

Grant Programs for Vermont Nonprofits and Community Organizations

$500–$25k

Amount

Cash

Rolling

Deadline

Vermont

Geography

Regional

Grant

Type

Foundation

Arts, Culture & Humanities
Community Development & Housing
Environment & Sustainability
Human Services & Social Welfare
Social Justice & Equity
Workforce Development & Job Training
Youth & Family Services

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About this grant

Supports Vermont nonprofits and municipalities through a range of grantmaking programs addressing community needs, capacity building, and equity. Programs span small community engagement grants, regional place-based grants, people and issue-based grants, and nonprofit development support.

What you get

Spark Connecting Community grants of $500–$5,000 for local engagement projects
RALI grants of $15,000–$25,000 for community-driven ideas (by invitation)
Nonprofit Capacity Building grants for consultant costs
Special & Urgent Needs (SUN) grants for unexpected expenses
Place-based grants for specific Vermont regions
People & issue-based grants for arts, inclusion, marginalized populations, and youth
Notifications within 6–8 weeks for Nonprofit Capacity Building grants

How to apply

Online application via Foundant GLM Applicant Dashboard
Existing account login (no new account needed)
Organization information
Project or need description
Budget narrative

Eligibility

Must be a nonprofit organization or municipality in Vermont
Nonprofit Capacity Building grants support consultant costs for strategic planning, merger discussions, and other mission-related efforts
Special & Urgent Needs (SUN) grants are for unexpected expenses impacting a nonprofit's ability to fulfill its mission
RALI grants are by invitation only
Supporting organization grantmaking is often by invitation only

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Grant Programs for Vermont Nonprofits and Community Organizations

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Eligibility

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