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Vermont grants for Nonprofits

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Farm to School and Early Childhood Grant
$30,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 29, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Vermont-based early childhood education centers and K-12 schools to develop programs that integrate local agriculture into their educational environments, enhancing child nutrition and community engagement.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Early Childhood Arts Partnership Grants
$6,000
Vermont Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Oct 17, 2025

Date Added

Sep 17, 2024

This grant provides funding to early education programs in Vermont to enhance children's appreciation for the arts through partnerships with qualified teaching artists and arts organizations, particularly focusing on underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Fields Pond Foundation Grant Program
$25,000
Fields Pond Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides financial support to community-based nature and land conservation organizations in New England and upper New York State to advance impactful conservation projects that benefit the environment and local communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Alma Gibbs Donchian Foundation Grant
$20,000
Alma Gibbs Donchian Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status that foster collaboration and partnerships to create a significant impact in their communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
The Agnes M. Lindsay Trust Grants
$7,500
The Agnes M. Lindsay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont for various charitable activities, including capital projects and youth campership programs.

Education
Nonprofits
Farm to Institution Market Development Grants
$30,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Vermont farms and food businesses in expanding their sales to local institutions like schools and hospitals, while increasing the amount of local food served in these facilities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
The Harris & Frances Block Foundation Grant
$35,000
The Harris & Frances Block Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to small grassroots nonprofit organizations in Vermont, North Carolina, Virginia, and New York City that focus on environmental and social justice initiatives, particularly in areas like food justice and community engagement.

Environment
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant Program
$5,000
Vermont Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides funding for Vermont nonprofit organizations and municipalities to engage consultants for capacity-building initiatives that enhance their strategic planning, financial sustainability, and leadership development.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Enhancement Riparian Buffer Grant
Contact for amount
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Vermont that are planting native trees and shrubs along waterways to improve water quality and restore natural habitats.

Environment
Nonprofits
Sustaining Grants
$20,000
Haymarket Peopleโ€™s Fund
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in New England that are dedicated to anti-racist initiatives and social justice, helping them build movements and drive systemic change in their communities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Artist Resource Trust
$7,000
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New England and parts of New York for collaborating with mid-career visual artists through commissioning, purchasing, or exhibiting their work.

Arts
Nonprofits
Windham Foundation Grants Program
$10,000
Windham Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides funding to support educational initiatives, local food projects, land conservation, environmental protection, social services, and cultural resources in Vermont communities, particularly benefiting small towns like Grafton.

Education
Nonprofits
Special and Urgent Needs
$5,000
Vermont Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Vermont nonprofits facing unexpected expenses that hinder their ability to deliver essential services related to basic human needs, such as food, shelter, and health.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Project Grants
$500
ONE Good Deed Fund
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This funding opportunity provides up to $250 for individuals or small groups in Burlington's Old North End to complete neighborhood projects or events that foster community engagement.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Dam Removal Design and Implementation Block Grant
$1,250,000
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Oct 24, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the design and removal of dams in Vermont, aimed at improving water quality and enhancing public access to waterways.

Environment
Nonprofits
Grants to Protect the Environment of the Lake Champlain Basin
$10,000
Kelsey Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations and projects that protect the environment and support community needs within the Lake Champlain Basin.

Environment
Nonprofits
Legends & Loreยฎ Marker Grant Program
Contact for amount
William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 13, 2025

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for historical markers that celebrate local legends and folklore, aimed at nonprofit organizations and government entities in select U.S. states to promote cultural heritage and tourism.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Tarrant Foundation Community Grants
$1,000,000
The Richard E. & Deboarah L. Tarrant Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 28, 2023

This grant provides financial support to Vermont-based nonprofits focused on youth development, economic independence for working adults, senior care, and community enhancement initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for educational scholarships for Balfour Company employees and their families, supports nonprofits serving underserved populations in Attleboro, Massachusetts, and assists educational institutions in New England focused on helping underrepresented students succeed in higher education.

Education
Nonprofits
Vermont Community Action Team Grant Program
$2,000
Ben & Jerry's Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2023

This program provides small grants to Vermont non-profits and community initiatives that support under-served populations and address basic human needs, with a focus on volunteer-led organizations and innovative projects.

Arts
Nonprofits