Lintilhac Foundation Grant

The Lintilhac Foundation, based in Shelburne, Vermont, is a private philanthropic organization committed to advancing environmental and civic initiatives that benefit Vermont’s communities and ecosystems. It supports projects that align with its core giving areas: clean energy and climate change, water quality, forest health and biodiversity, sustainable outdoor recreation, healthy food systems, environmental science, and the preservation of democracy. The foundation’s focus reflects a deep commitment to ecological integrity and civic engagement within the state. The foundation invites proposals from organizations whose work directly aligns with these priority areas. Applicants must demonstrate clear project objectives, potential impact, and adherence to the foundation’s values. Projects should focus on tangible environmental or democratic outcomes, such as increasing renewable energy adoption, protecting water sources, advancing scientific understanding of Lake Champlain, improving food access, or promoting civic participation. All grants are project-specific. Grantees must use funds exclusively for the purposes described in their grant agreement. A written report is required annually detailing how funds were used, and a final report is mandatory upon full expenditure of the grant. The foundation retains the right to request the return of funds if they are used inappropriately or outside the approved scope. The application process is fully digital. Proposals are accepted online only via the foundation’s application portal, and applicants must provide a valid email address. No materials should be sent by postal mail. For returning grantees, progress reports must be submitted through the same portal before reapplying. All applications are treated as public, and trustees may consult external experts during the review process. Deadlines for proposal submissions occur quarterly: March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15. Notifications of funding decisions follow the respective deadlines, typically within a month. Given the recurring nature of this cycle, applicants can anticipate future rounds and prepare accordingly. Based on the current date of November 14, 2025, the next application deadline is December 15, with decisions expected in January. Applicants should consult the foundation’s website for additional information on funding priorities and examples of past grantees. Inquiries can be directed to the foundation’s general email address, and no specific contact person is listed for programmatic questions.

Trustees may consult external experts during review; proposals should be prepared with public transparency in mind.