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Vermont grants for Nonprofits

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

Application Deadline

Jul 7, 2026

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
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
Peoples Bank Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Peoples Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

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
Catalyst Program Grant
$3,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports rural communities in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont by providing financial assistance for projects that stimulate economic growth, improve infrastructure, and enhance local services in areas with fewer than 5,000 residents.

Community Development
State governments
Make Way for Kids Infant and Toddler Capacity Building Grant Program
$45,000
First Children’s Finance
Private

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 19, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to various organizations and individuals in Vermont to expand and improve licensed child care services for infants and toddlers, ensuring greater access to high-quality early childhood education.

Community Development
Individuals
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
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
Timber for Transit Program
$5,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

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.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Forest Economy Program
$1,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides funding to support community development, workforce training, and sustainable business initiatives in the forest-based economy of rural areas in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.

Natural Resources
State governments
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 Humanities Project Grants
$5,000
Vermont Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

May 20, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-focused humanities projects in Vermont, providing up to $5,000 to organizations that promote inclusive dialogue and learning in history, literature, philosophy, and ethics.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Paul Post Fund for Libraries in Vermont
$1,000
Vermont Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This grant provides financial support to Vermont libraries for innovative projects that promote literacy and engage young readers in meaningful reading experiences.

Education
Nonprofits
Legends & Lore® Marker Grant Program
Contact for amount
William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2026

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
Cherished Communities Grant
$10,000
The Couch Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that improve the well-being of children and families in specific towns across New Hampshire, Vermont, and Martha’s Vineyard.

Community Development
Nonprofits
South Lake Champlain Fund
$7,500
Vermont Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 24, 2026

Date Added

Feb 23, 2026

This fund provides financial support for educational and research projects that promote the environmental health and cultural heritage of the southern Lake Champlain area, particularly those engaging local experts and communities.

Environment
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
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