Vermont Humanities Grants

This program provides matching funds to support the preservation of historic agricultural buildings in Vermont, aimed at municipalities, nonprofits, businesses, and individuals with eligible properties.

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.

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.

This grant provides funding for educational scholarships for Balfour Company employees and their families, as well as support for organizations serving the Attleboro community and educational initiatives across New England, particularly for underserved populations.

This fellowship provides financial support to women pursuing their first doctoral degree in various fields, with a focus on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and municipalities in Vermont for the preservation and rehabilitation of historic properties that promote public use.

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.

This program provides funding to organizations in New England for projects that preserve and share the diverse histories of their communities through the conservation of buildings, landscapes, and collections.

The Cultural Facilities Grants are designed to support Vermont nonprofit organizations and municipalities in enhancing, creating, or expanding the capacity of existing buildings to offer cultural activities to the public. These activities broadly include artistic, creative, aesthetic, historic, or scholarly events such as performances, exhibits, readings, film screenings, workshops, and more. Eligible projects may involve improvements to wiring, heating, lighting, plumbing, accessibility features, stage enhancements, permanent display installations, environmental controls, hazard mitigation, and energy efficiency upgrades. The grant period is set from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025, and includes a mandatory match on a 1:1 basis with specific requirements for cash and in-kind contributions. Applications are encouraged from entities that own a facility in Vermont that has been in existence for at least ten years.

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.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Vermont that deliver educational, health, and arts programs for underserved communities, with a focus on healthcare, domestic violence awareness, and environmental conservation.

This grant provides funding to museums and related organizations across the U.S. for projects that enhance public education, community engagement, and the stewardship of collections.