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Vermont grants for Nonprofits

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Recreational Trails Program
$50,000
Vermont Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Vermont municipalities, nonprofits, and government entities for the development, restoration, and maintenance of public recreational trails, including projects for both motorized and non-motorized activities.

Recreation
State governments
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
Turrell Fund Grants
Contact for amount
Turrell Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2024

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations that support the education and development of young children, particularly those from birth to five years old, in underserved areas of Vermont and specific counties in New Jersey.

Education
Nonprofits
Clean Vessel Act Grant
Contact for amount
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (FWC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides funding to marinas, boatyards, and public agencies in Vermont to improve facilities for managing recreational boater waste, ensuring cleaner waterways and better services for boaters.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
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
Financial Services Education Standard Grants and Micro-Grants
$50,000
Vermont Department of Financial Regulation (DFR)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Vermont-based nonprofit organizations and government entities to promote consumer financial literacy and prevent fraud through educational initiatives.

Education
County governments
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Harris & Frances Block Foundation Grant Program
$35,000
Harris & Frances Block Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides funding to small grassroots nonprofit organizations in Vermont, North Carolina, Southwest Virginia, and New York City that are focused on creating equitable solutions to social and environmental challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program
$100,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in the Appalachian region that protect wildlife habitats and enhance ecological connectivity, targeting community organizations, municipalities, and tribal nations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Cancer Community Support Emergency Need Grants
Contact for amount
Northern New England Clinical Oncology Society Cancer
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations that support cancer patients in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont who are facing urgent financial and food insecurity during their treatment or transition to hospice care.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Vermont Watershed Grant Program
$10,000
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (FWC)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 4, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, and community groups in Vermont for projects that protect and enhance the health of local watersheds, including lakes, rivers, and streams.

Environment
Nonprofits
Boating Infrastructure Grant
$1,000,000
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (FWC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides financial support to marinas and parks for developing and improving facilities that accommodate transient recreational boaters with vessels 26 feet or longer.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Clean Water Project Enhancement Development, Design, and Implementation Block Grant
$820,000
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Vermont's conservation districts, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve water quality and protect the state's water resources.

Natural Resources
State governments
Closing the Opportunity Gap
Contact for amount
Vermont Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofits and community initiatives in Vermont that aim to improve economic equity, education, health, and community leadership to help close the opportunity gap.

Education
Nonprofits
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Subgrant Program
$75,000
Environmental Justice for New England
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small community organizations and Tribal entities in New England to tackle environmental and public health issues in disadvantaged communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Farm Credit East AgEnhancement Grant
$10,000
Farm Credit East and CoBank
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for projects that enhance the agricultural, forestry, and commercial fishing industries in the Northeast, focusing on education, marketing, and leadership development.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Vermont Childrenโ€™s Trust Foundation Equipment Grants
$2,000
Vermont Childrenโ€™s Trust Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to Vermont-based nonprofit organizations, schools, and public entities for essential equipment that supports programs aimed at preventing challenges faced by children and youth aged 0โ€“18.

Youth
Nonprofits