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Vermont Arts Grants

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Service Provider & Producer Association Grants
$75,000
Vermont Working Lands Enterprise Initiative
Private

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.

Agriculture
County governments
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 preKโ€“12 students, fostering collaboration with teaching artists to enhance creative learning and address educational disparities.

Education
Independent school districts
Timber for Transit Program
Contact for amount
Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides funding for applied research and demonstration projects that utilize advanced wood materials in transportation infrastructure, prioritizing initiatives that enhance resilience to extreme weather and support economically distressed communities.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Classical Music in Chittenden County
$20,000
Vermont Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support for organizations in Chittenden County, Vermont, to present high-quality public performances of classical music, with a focus on accessibility for underserved communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NE-DBIC Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
$100,000
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to dairy farmers and related organizations in the Northeast to improve farm operations, enhance milk quality, and address climate challenges.

Agriculture
Private institutions of higher education
Walter Cerf Community Fund
$25,000
Vermont Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support for charitable projects in Vermont, focusing on the arts, education, historic preservation, and social services, particularly for underserved populations in Addison County and Brandon.

Education
Nonprofits
Real Property Investment Grant
$25,000
Portsmouth Economic Development Authority
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This program provides financial support to businesses and commercial property owners in Portsmouth for improving their properties' appearance and functionality, fostering economic growth and community appeal.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
2026 Animating Infrastructure Grant
$15,000
Vermont Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides funding for Vermont-based nonprofits, educational institutions, and municipalities to integrate public art into community infrastructure projects, enhancing local vibrancy and identity.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Year of the Book Grant Program
$25,000
Childrenโ€™s Literacy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides funding and resources to public elementary schools in Vermont and New Hampshire with high needs, aiming to improve literacy among students through books and engaging literacy activities.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Vermont Humanities Project Grants
$5,000
Vermont Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and recognized tribes in Vermont to promote public engagement with the humanities through community programs and collaborative projects, particularly in underserved areas.

Arts
Nonprofits
Vermont Womenโ€™s Fund
$15,000
Vermont Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Vermont that create programs addressing economic, educational, and social barriers faced by women and girls, particularly those impacted by systemic racism and sexism.

Women & Girl Services
City or township governments
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

Arts
Nonprofits
Vermont Arts Council Creation Grant FY2026
$5,000
Vermont Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Vermont-based artists and artist groups for the creation of new works of art, covering expenses such as materials, studio space, and the artist's time.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
Spark Connecting Community Grant Program
$5,000
Vermont Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to grassroots initiatives in Vermont that foster community connections and social collaboration, particularly in underrepresented counties, with a focus on projects led by small organizations.

Community Development
City or township governments
Burlington Housing Trust Fund
Contact for amount
Community & Economic Development Office (CEDO)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity supports affordable housing projects and capacity-building efforts for organizations serving low-income households in Burlington.

Housing
Nonprofits
Detwiler Family Foundation Grant Program
$50,000
Detwiler Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide essential services to underserved children and families, focusing on areas such as food security, mental health, education, support for children with disabilities, and arts programs for those who have experienced trauma.

Youth
Nonprofits