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Vermont NRCS FY24 Conservation Solutions Through Strategic Partnerships Announcement for Funding
$1,200,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Natural Resources Conservation Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 12, 2024

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

The "Vermont NRCS FY24 Conservation Solutions Through Strategic Partnerships Announcement for Funding" is a funding opportunity by the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service, offering up to $1.2 million to local governments, tribal governments, non-profits, and educational institutions in Vermont for projects that enhance natural resource management, increase conservation delivery, and support climate-smart agriculture and forestry through strategic partnerships.

Agriculture
State governments
Smart Start Business Acceleration Grant
$5,000
Portsmouth Economic Development Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This program provides financial support to established small businesses in Portsmouth to help them grow and expand their operations.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Child Health Research Awards Program
$200,000
Charles H. Hood Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This program provides funding to early-career researchers in New England to support innovative studies that improve child health outcomes.

Health
Individuals
Early Childhood Arts Partnership Grants
$6,000
Vermont Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Davis Conservation Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Davis Conservation Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 16, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations focused on wildlife conservation, environmental protection, and outdoor recreation projects in Northern New England, particularly in the Northern Forest and Gulf of Maine regions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Peoples Bank Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Peoples Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in specific regions to support programs that assist low- to moderate-income individuals and families in areas such as community development, education, health services, arts, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arts & Social Cohesion Grant
$12,000
The Vermont Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This funding initiative supports Vermont-based nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and community groups in creating interactive arts projects that promote community engagement and social connection, particularly for historically marginalized groups.

Arts
City or township governments
Community Grant Program
$5,000
Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that empower youth through physical fitness, literacy, and community engagement initiatives, particularly in New England.

Youth
Nonprofits
VHCB Water Quality Grant
$50,000
Vermont Housing and Conservation Board (VHCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This program provides financial support to Vermont farms and eligible non-farm entities for capital improvements that enhance on-farm water quality and reduce nutrient runoff.

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
Service Provider & Producer Association Grants
$100,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Vermont organizations that offer business services to agricultural and forestry businesses, as well as to producer associations that promote and represent the state's agricultural and forestry products.

Business and Commerce
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
Turrell Fund Grants
Contact for amount
Turrell Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to Vermont food producers and organizations to strengthen partnerships with institutions like schools and hospitals, increasing the use of locally sourced food in their meal programs.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Northeast Forests and Rivers Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, governments, and educational institutions for projects that restore and sustain healthy rivers, forests, and grasslands to support diverse wildlife in the Northeast.

Environment
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
Artists in Schools Grants
$4,000
Vermont Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides funding for Vermont schools and nonprofit arts organizations to create high-quality, multi-day arts experiences for preK–12 students, fostering collaboration with teaching artists to enhance creative learning and address educational disparities.

Education
Independent school districts
Northeast Kingdom Fund
$5,000
Vermont Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to local nonprofits, schools, and municipal entities in Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties to support community-driven projects that enhance the quality of life for residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits