Children and Health Funding from Costco Foundation
Vermont nonprofits focused on children, education, or health and human services can access funding through Costco Foundation for monetary support of community-based programs. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations working in areas such as youth services, child welfare, or children’s health, and should demonstrate measurable outcomes, community collaboration, and a broad base of financial support.
Costco Foundation
Vermont Innovative Human Services Funding via Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs, including those addressing housing stability in Vermont, may be eligible for support. Creag Foundation supports creative approaches to societal issues and considers proposals from organizations that have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and are pursuing new or under-addressed solutions.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Youth Welfare Grants in Vermont
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on youth welfare, housing stability, and basic needs in Vermont can seek funding to support programs serving children and young people. With a mission to enrich and protect youth, Dan Paul Foundation provides grants up to US $15,000 for initiatives in child advocacy, homelessness, poverty, education, and related services worldwide.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Vermont Social Impact Funding via Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits in Vermont tackling urgent social or environmental problems can seek up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. Focused on scalable solutions for underserved communities, this support may benefit organizations whose affordable housing work is post-pilot, data-driven, and poised to reach at least 10,000 people.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Support for Tech Solutions
Vermont nonprofits and NGOs using technology to address crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment for primarily economically underserved communities can access funding through the Cisco Systems Foundation. Global Impact Cash Grants, up to US $100,000, may support innovative, tech-enabled programs that indirectly advance housing stability through economic opportunity, education, or crisis relief.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Grants for Vermont Housing
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, educational institutions, government programs, and volunteer fire companies in Vermont can seek funding for safety, education, and community development projects, including equitable and affordable housing. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help strengthen neighborhoods through affordable housing construction or repair, sustainable housing and transportation, financial literacy, and related community revitalization initiatives.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Vermont Arts and Culture Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Vermont offering arts, science, or STEAM programs for broad U.S. audiences can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, with awards typically more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or limited general support. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation help organizations whose impactful work may intersect with housing stability and community well-being.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Hearst Foundation Support for Vermont Housing
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. providing direct social services, including equitable and affordable housing in Vermont, can seek more than US $100,000 to expand proven programs. The Hearst Foundation funds program, capital, and general support for large, well-established agencies addressing chronic poverty and strengthening families, with preference for scalable, high-impact models.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Vermont
Nonprofit organizations working on health, education, or community services in Vermont can access funding through the Labcorp Charitable Foundation to support programs like food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, and STEM education. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations focused on equitable, stable living conditions and related community support may be eligible.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Vermont Youth Opportunity Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and public entities supporting education, health, or family economic stability for low-income urban children in Vermont and other eligible areas can seek project or scale-up funding of more than US $50,000. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation supports work that improves outcomes for children and families living in urban poverty.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Nonprofit charities in Vermont working on humanitarian, social development, education, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects may be eligible for global philanthropic support. Grants from La Roche help accredited organizations undertake innovative, sustainable initiatives that can engage Roche expertise and employees, including programs that intersect with housing stability or related community services.
La Roche, Inc.
Rural Development Planning Grants for Vermont Communities
Municipalities, nonprofits, community organizations, and working lands businesses in rural Vermont (communities of 5,000 or less) can apply for Vermont Housing and Conservation Board’s Rural Economic Development Initiative, awarding US $1,000 - US $6,000 for grant writing, planning, feasibility studies, and fundraising strategies. Affordable housing and community development projects may be especially well positioned for this capacity-building support.
Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Vermont
With a mission to support marginalized communities, nonprofits in Vermont working on health, education, or disaster relief can seek funding for programs serving vulnerable populations. The Semnani Family Foundation supports efforts such as healthcare access, homelessness services, child welfare, and humanitarian aid, so housing and shelter providers with related services may be eligible.
Semnani Family Foundation
Vermont Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or health-related programs can access funding through Sidney Stern Memorial Trust, as long as funds are used in the U.S. Grants support well-managed organizations with broad impact and meaningful service, which may include nonprofits whose work intersects with equitable and affordable housing.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on housing, community development, or related basic needs in Vermont can apply for sponsorship support to advance economic mobility and social progress. Bank of America Charitable Foundation also considers programs in workforce development, hunger, arts and culture, environment, and diversity, which may benefit affordable and supportive housing initiatives.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Arts, Education, Justice Grants for Nonprofits via Cowles Charitable Trust
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations can apply for up to US $10,000 to support arts, education, social justice, health, ethical journalism, or climate research, including general operating costs. Cowles Charitable Trust primarily supports downstate New York and South Florida, but mission-aligned organizations elsewhere, including Vermont affordable housing groups with related programming, may be considered.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Community Services Funding from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing youth, education, basic needs, or other community services can seek project or program support from the Hansen Family Foundation, with awards from US $1,000 - US $10,000. U.S.-based organizations under a $1 million budget may be considered, including those whose work indirectly supports housing stability through humanitarian or poverty alleviation efforts.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Support for Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations can access funding through the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation to develop storytelling projects that highlight their impact in preservation, education, or wellness. This national Storytelling Grant offers more than US $50,000 and may benefit housing and community organizations whose work fits these pillars.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Community Support Grants in Vermont
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community hardships such as poverty relief, family services, or related needs in Vermont and the broader Southern region can apply for single-year program support; the Robinson Foundation provides funding for efforts with clear, tangible impact. Organizations must be at least three years old and cannot seek capital project support.
Robinson Foundation
Community and Environment Funding from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding can apply for flexible project support; this national opportunity may benefit Vermont groups addressing housing-related community and environmental needs. The Dudley T Dougherty Foundation emphasizes respect for people, the environment, and positive change in an evolving world.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Vermont Communities
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Vermont nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities working in education, environment, entrepreneurship, or community enrichment can access funding through Georgia-Pacific Foundation to support communities near its facilities. Programs that enhance long-term well-being and sustainability may be eligible, including initiatives that intersect with equitable and affordable housing needs.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Community and Environmental Grants for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Vermont can apply for unrestricted operating or program funding supporting environmental, human services, or related community work. Lawrence Foundation provides US $5,000 - US $10,000 grants nationally, which may benefit organizations whose affordable housing efforts intersect with these priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Basic Needs Funding for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing hunger, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, or community vitality can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s community grants to support basic needs and neighborhood strength. Vermont housing and homelessness organizations, including those offering supportive housing, shelters, or homeownership assistance, may be eligible if they align with these focus areas and demonstrate strong outcomes and financial stability.
Ameriprise Financial
Farmland Conservation Funding from Vermont Housing Board
Applications due Apr 9, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) housing and conservation organizations, Vermont municipalities, and certain state agencies in Vermont can receive up to US $20,000 to retire farmland that harms water quality through fee acquisition or conservation easements. Vermont Housing and Conservation Board support may complement affordable housing efforts that also protect agricultural, forest, recreational, and natural lands.
Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Affordable Housing Grants for Nonprofits from Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Applications due Apr 9, 2027
Vermont nonprofits, municipalities, and eligible state agencies developing affordable housing or conservation projects can access funding through Vermont Housing and Conservation Board, with awards up to US $33,750. Organizational Development Grants support planning and related costs for projects that create permanently affordable housing and protect agricultural, forest, recreational, natural, or historic lands benefiting Vermonters long-term.
Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Vermont Housing and Conservation Board Predevelopment Grants in Vermont
Applications due Apr 9, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) housing and conservation organizations, Vermont municipalities, and certain state agencies in Vermont can seek project-specific capacity funding for complex affordable housing or land conservation projects. Vermont Housing and Conservation Board awards up to US $50,000 for pre-development costs like appraisals, engineering, title work, and environmental or historic analyses, and may cover related staff and community engagement expenses.
Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Youth and Housing Funding from Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on youth development, housing support, food security, or environmental stewardship in Vermont and across the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and Singapore can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000. Grants may benefit nonprofits providing affordable, stable housing and related family services.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc