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

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2026

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
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
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
Business Enhancement Grants
$50,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 11, 2025

Date Added

Nov 28, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Vermont-based farms and forest businesses to improve their infrastructure, expand market reach, and enhance workforce development, fostering a sustainable working landscape economy.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
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
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
Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation Equipment Grants
$2,000
Vermont Children’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 0–18.

Youth
Nonprofits
The Japan Foundation New York Grant for Arts and Culture
$5,000
The Japan Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based non-profit organizations to support projects that promote Japanese arts and culture, particularly in areas with limited access to such events.

Arts
Nonprofits
Lintilhac Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Lintilhac Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that engage Vermonters in addressing social and environmental issues within their communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Winterfest Grant Program
$1,000
Waterbury Winterfest
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This program provides funding to local organizations in Waterbury to support recreational activities and projects that engage the community.

Recreation
Nonprofits