Best Foundation Grants for Nonprofits in Vermont

Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving low-income or vulnerable people can apply for Agnes M. Lindsay Trust grants of US $1,000 - US $7,500 for health and welfare, dental care, food security, camperships, or homeless shelters. Funding supports capital needs and some operating or program costs for human and social service organizations.

Vermont schools, libraries, nonprofits, public agencies, and municipalities can apply for McClure Foundation mini-grants of US $250 - US $2,500 to support career exploration and postsecondary planning for young Vermonters. Grants from J. Warren and Lois McClure Foundation help Vermont education and workforce programs make training pathways to high-pay, high-demand jobs more visible, accessible, and affordable.

Vermont nonprofits and other community organizations hosting one-time events can seek sponsorship support for arts, education, health, youth, hunger, and social service activities. Grants from National Life Group Charitable Foundation help Vermont groups that demonstrate strong planning, community backing, and clear success metrics, with awards up to US $5,000 and visibility for the funder’s “do good” message.

Nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and fiscally sponsored community groups in Vermont can receive US $500 - US $5,000 to support community, youth, environment, and sustainability projects. Vermont Community Foundation’s Green Mountain Fund backs work in Lamoille, Orleans, and neighboring counties, including programs for low-income families, food security, climate goals, and children’s health and wellness.

Vermont nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status serving children and families through early childhood, health, or community programs can access funding through Couch Family Foundation. Grants support general operations, projects, capital needs, and event sponsorships for organizations in the Upper Valley region of Vermont that promote child and family well-being, resiliency, and vibrant, equitable communities.

Vermont schools, municipal entities, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Poultney and nearby communities can access funding through the Vermont Community Foundation to support educational, family, health, environmental, and community engagement projects. Grants of US $1,501 - US $7,500 can fund existing services, seed new initiatives, or expand outreach that strengthens sustainable, connected local communities.

With a mission to strengthen Vermont communities, Vermont Community Foundation provides Vermont schools, municipal entities, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits with US $250 - US $1,500 for educational and enriching activities for children, youth, and families. Projects must serve Poultney or nearby communities and can include field trips, afterschool programs, special events, or other community-building initiatives.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and research institutions in Vermont working on pollinator health, sustainable agriculture, or related public education can apply for One Hive Foundation grants up to US $75,000. Funding supports research, advocacy, public education, policy projects, capacity building, and next-generation farmer and beekeeper programs, with eligibility extending across the U.S. and Canada.

Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in areas like education, human services, youth, environment, arts, or economic development can apply for Peoples Bank Foundation support. Focus is on programs within the bank’s footprint that benefit low- to moderate-income individuals and families, with one direct application per organization each year.

501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children and families in southern Vermont can apply for Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation grants up to US $5,000 to support programs addressing poverty. Funding may support food and hunger relief, health and dental access, basic necessities, and education and economic opportunity initiatives in eligible service area towns.

Nonprofits, public agencies, municipalities, and fiscally sponsored community groups in Vermont can apply for Vermont Community Foundation’s Laurance & Mary Rockefeller Fund, awarding US $1,000 - US $5,000 for general operating or project support. Grants from Vermont Community Foundation help Vermont organizations preserve and enhance the physical, cultural, spiritual, wellness, and environmental health of Barnard, Bridgewater, Hartland, Killington, Plymouth, Pomfret, Reading, and Woodstock.

Vermont nonprofits and public agencies serving basic human needs can access funding for urgent, unbudgeted expenses through the Special and Urgent Needs Grant, with awards up to US $5,000. Organizations in Vermont facing sudden equipment failure, facility emergencies, crisis-related staffing, or time-sensitive opportunities may be eligible for rapid support from Vermont Community Foundation.

With a mission to expand higher-education opportunities, the Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation provides Vermont educational nonprofits and public entities with funding for college readiness, access, and completion programs. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, municipalities, Tribal governments, and religious organizations serving underserved New England students may request program, general operating, small capital, or research support.

Nonprofits, public agencies, municipalities, and fiscally sponsored groups in Vermont can receive up to US $5,000 to hire consultants for organizational capacity building, planning, and leadership development. With a mission to strengthen communities, Vermont Community Foundation provides smaller-budget organizations with support for strategic planning, financial sustainability, DEI work, merger planning, and adapting to federal funding changes.

Vermont and Lake Champlain Basin 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public agencies, municipalities, and fiscally sponsored community groups can seek winter grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000 for children and family services, basic human needs, and health. With a mission to strengthen Vermont communities, Vermont Community Foundation partners with the Kelsey Trust to support organizations serving the Basin, with preference for those located there.

Nonprofit organizations, schools, and local or regional governments running environmental and outdoor recreation projects in Vermont’s Deerfield River Basin can access funding through the Vermont Community Foundation. Grants up to US $14,000 support habitat restoration, freshwater conservation, trail work, education, and stewardship projects in eligible Vermont and neighboring Massachusetts counties.

Vermont education-focused organizations planning large environmental education and outreach projects can access funding through Lake Champlain Basin Program, with awards from US $15,000 - US $50,000. Eligible projects should advance stewardship of Lake Champlain’s natural resources and cultural heritage across the basin’s communities in New York, Vermont, and Québec.

Nonprofit and community organizations focused on environmental stewardship and organizational support in Vermont can apply for up to US $20,000 to strengthen work benefiting the Lake Champlain Basin. With a mission to protect water quality, wildlife, recreation, and cultural resources, Lake Champlain Basin Program provides flexible support for local groups advancing basin-wide conservation and engagement.

With a mission to improve oral health, Northeast Delta Dental Foundation provides Vermont nonprofits and public or academic institutions with funding up to US $2,000 for oral health education, preventive care programs, clinic equipment and supplies, workforce development, and research. Vermont 501(c)(3)/(c)(4) organizations focused on dental health access and quality may be competitive applicants.

Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits with proven programs serving children, families, and community needs can seek funding for ongoing work in areas like childhood hunger, health and human services, education, environment, arts, and recreation. National Life Group Charitable Foundation focuses most support on central and northern Vermont, offering up to US $5,000 per grant.

Schools, municipal entities, and nonprofit organizations serving the Brattleboro area in Vermont can receive multi-year capacity-building support for programs, capital projects, and operating expenses. Vermont Community Foundation’s Crosby-Gannett Fund offers a single three-year grant totaling US $22,500, prioritizing small community-based efforts that strengthen the social, cultural, and economic vitality of the community.

Nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and fiscally sponsored projects in Vermont can seek funding for community-based arts projects that build social connection and wellbeing, with awards up to US $12,000. Focused on arts and community engagement, Vermont Community Foundation supports participatory murals, residencies, public art, performances, workshops, and similar creative activities that reach diverse and marginalized Vermonters.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public agencies, municipalities, and fiscally sponsored community groups in Vermont’s Lake Champlain Basin can seek $5,000 - $10,000 for education and environmental projects. Vermont Community Foundation’s Kelsey Trust Spring Grants support programs serving people and protecting the natural environment, with a strong preference for organizations located within the Basin.

Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public agencies, municipalities, and fiscally sponsored community groups with project-specific work in Addison County or Brandon can seek up to US $25,000 for arts, education, historic preservation, or social services. Vermont Community Foundation’s Walter Cerf Community Fund prioritizes underserved populations, collaboration, and programs serving Addison County/Brandon or a unique statewide constituency.

Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public agencies, municipalities, and fiscally sponsored community groups can seek US $500 - US $5,000 for projects, programs, or general operating support. Vermont Community Foundation’s Walter Cerf Community Fund prioritizes arts, education, historic preservation, and social services, especially for underserved populations, with emphasis on Addison County, Brandon, and organizations serving a statewide constituency.

Nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups serving Vermont border communities and New Hampshire can request up to US $10,000 for operating support or specific projects addressing clear organizational or community needs. New Hampshire Charitable Foundation reviews applications on a rolling basis and aligns proposals with available philanthropic funds for timely, one-year support.

Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public agencies, municipalities, and fiscally sponsored community groups can seek up to US $5,000 for small, community-based projects serving Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties. Vermont Community Foundation’s Northeast Kingdom Fund backs locally led efforts where modest grants can launch new ideas or meet clear community needs in the region.