Early Childhood Funding from A. D. Henderson Foundation
Nonprofit organizations serving young children and families in Vermont can seek grants to strengthen early childhood programs, support families, or advance systems change, with awards ranging from US $15,000 - US $100,000. With a mission to improve early childhood outcomes, A. D. Henderson Foundation prioritizes effective, trusted organizations with strong governance and aligned missions.
A. D. Henderson Foundation
Agnes M. Lindsay Trust Youth Grants in Vermont
Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children and youth through health, welfare, camperships, education access, homeless shelters, or food security can apply for Agnes M. Lindsay Trust support, with awards of US $1,000 - US $7,500. Funding may cover capital needs, equipment, or operating support for child- and family-focused programs.
Agnes M. Lindsay Trust
Vermont Youth Impact Funding via Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits working with children or youth in Vermont can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation support, receiving up to US $300,000 over three years. Focused on scalable solutions for underserved communities, this funding backs organizations ready to grow proven social or environmental programs benefiting young people.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
George W. Mergens Youth Grants in Vermont
Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children and adolescents can seek funding for youth education, enrichment, recreation, and health programs. With a mission to enrich the lives of youth, George W. Mergens Foundation provides support for general operations, projects, and capital needs that promote knowledge, creativity, leadership, and wellbeing for young Vermonters.
George W. Mergens Foundation
La Roche Support for Youth Services
Nonprofit charities running youth or children’s programs in Vermont may be eligible for funding to support humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or arts initiatives. Grants from La Roche help organizations worldwide that promote sustainable development, engage local partners and employees, and focus on children’s health, youth services, STEM education, and related community projects.
La Roche, Inc.
Vermont Community Foundation Youth Grants in Vermont
Vermont youth- and family-serving nonprofits, schools, and municipal entities in Lamoille, Orleans, and neighboring counties can seek US $500 - US $5,000 for programs that increase opportunity, health, wellness, and community connection. Vermont Community Foundation’s Green Mountain Fund also supports environmental stewardship, sustainability, climate goals, and local food and farming initiatives benefiting children and families.
Vermont Community Foundation
Vermont Community Foundation Library Grants in Vermont
Vermont school, municipal, and public nonprofit libraries can receive $250 - $1,000 to run literacy projects that engage young people in Vermont. Focused on youth services, the Vermont Community Foundation supports book and e-book acquisitions with usage plans, reading enrichment programs, author visits, and small capital improvements to children’s or young adult sections.
Vermont Community Foundation
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations serving children and youth in Vermont can receive up to US $2,000 for emergency equipment needs through Vermont Children's Trust Foundation. Funding supports primary prevention programs for ages 0–18 that strengthen families, serve at-risk youth, and reduce risks like delinquency, substance abuse, and child abuse in community-based settings.
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, schools, and public entities in Vermont serving children and youth can receive up to US $2,000 for transferable equipment that supports primary prevention programs. With a mission to strengthen children and families, Vermont Children's Trust Foundation provides quarterly equipment grants for community-based efforts reducing delinquency, substance abuse, child abuse, and related risks.
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation
Turrell Fund Support for Vermont Children
Applications due Aug 3, 2026
501(c)(3) organizations serving children and families in Vermont can apply for Turrell Fund grants to support early childhood development, K–12 education, arts education, and direct social services. Programs for children birth to five, especially infants and toddlers facing systemic barriers, and initiatives pursuing systems and policy change may be especially competitive.
Turrell Fund
Couch Family Foundation Grants for Vermont Children
Applications due Aug 7, 2026
Vermont youth and family-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on children’s well-being and early learning can access funding through Couch Family Foundation for general operating, projects, capital needs, and event sponsorships. Organizations in Orange and Windsor Counties with strong leadership, community collaboration, and a focus on equity may be especially competitive.
Couch Family Foundation
Vermont Community Foundation Youth Grants in Vermont
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Vermont schools, municipal entities, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Poultney-area children and families can access funding through Vermont Community Foundation for educational, health, and community programs. Grants of US $1,501 - US $7,500 support youth services, family support, community engagement, and projects that foster sustainable, connected local communities in Vermont.
Vermont Community Foundation
Vermont Community Foundation Youth Grants in Vermont
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Schools, municipal entities, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children and families in Poultney and nearby Vermont communities can receive $250 - $1,500 for educational and enriching activities. With a mission to support youth services, Vermont Community Foundation provides funding for field trips, afterschool programs, special events, and community-building initiatives that foster connection and belonging.
Vermont Community Foundation
Vermont Youth Development Funding via Allen Hilles Fund
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Nonprofit organizations serving children, youth, and women in Vermont can apply for Allen Hilles Fund grants of US $4,000 - US $10,000 to advance economic independence through education, youth development, and social services. Focus areas include early learning, literacy, leadership development, and workforce-related supports for women, including advocacy consistent with these priorities.
Allen Hilles Fund
Youth Poverty Relief Grants for Vermont Nonprofits
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
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 basic needs, education, hunger, and health programs. Organizations working with youth across Vermont on food access, safety, shelter, and health services may be eligible.
Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation Inc
Vermont Youth Arts Funding via Vermont Arts Council
Applications due Oct 17, 2026
Early childhood education providers, Vermont public schools, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Vermont can apply for Vermont Arts Council’s Early Childhood Arts Partnership Grants; awards up to US $6,000 for arts and arts-integrated instruction for preschoolers. Projects should expand creative, culturally relevant learning and may prioritize children from low-income families, English language learners, or rural communities.
Vermont Arts Council
Emergency Needs Funding for Vermont Nonprofits from Vermont Community Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Vermont nonprofits and public agencies serving children and families with basic human needs can access funding for unexpected, time-sensitive emergencies or opportunities that affect their services. Through the Vermont Community Foundation’s Special and Urgent Needs grants, organizations may cover emergency repairs, essential equipment replacement, unanticipated services, or staff and volunteer well-being programming across Vermont.
Vermont Community Foundation
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation Grants for Vermont Education
Applications due Nov 2, 2026
With a mission to support education access, the Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation provides Vermont educational organizations with funding for college readiness, access, and completion programs serving underserved or under-represented students. Eligible 501(c)(3)s, municipalities, Tribal and religious organizations in New England may also propose research or related services that help students attain 2- or 4-year postsecondary credentials.
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation
Clowes Fund Youth Development Grants in Vermont
Letter of inquiry due Nov 2, 2026
Vermont 501(c)(3) organizations serving socioeconomically disadvantaged youth through immigrant services, workforce development, arts education, or K–12 support can access funding via the Clowes Fund. Grants, including multi-year operating support up to US $150,000, prioritize immigrant, refugee, and asylee families and youth ages 15–25 at risk of leaving school or needing pathways to economic self-sufficiency.
Clowes Fund
Children and Families Funding from Vermont Community Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Dec 1, 2026
Vermont and Lake Champlain Basin 501(c)(3) organizations, public agencies, municipalities, and fiscally sponsored community groups can seek funding for children, families, and basic human needs through the Kelsey Trust Winter Grants. With a mission to strengthen Vermont communities, Vermont Community Foundation provides US $5,000 - US $10,000 to support health, food, fuel, shelter, and related youth services.
Vermont Community Foundation
Northeast Delta Dental Foundation Oral Health Grants in Vermont
Applications due Jan 23, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3)/(c)(4), governmental, and academic organizations in Vermont can seek funding for oral health education, preventive care, clinics, research, and workforce development, especially for children and other underserved groups. With a mission to improve oral health access and quality, Northeast Delta Dental Foundation provides up to US $2,000, typically for one-year projects.
Northeast Delta Dental Foundation
Vermont Youth and Community Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on youth, education, social services, health care, civic, cultural, or environmental programs can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation. Grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 support one-year projects, with most awards going to U.S. applicants and a broad, flexible program focus.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Canaday Family Charitable Trust Grants for Vermont Children
Letter of inquiry due Feb 2, 2027
With a mission to improve outcomes for children, families, and the environment, Canaday Family Charitable Trust provides Vermont 501(c)(3) organizations with US $20,000 - US $270,000 for innovative, measurable projects. Youth-serving nonprofits in Vermont may apply for new or special initiatives in children’s services, environmental conservation, and economic opportunity for families.
Canaday Family Charitable Trust
Youth Prevention Program Grants for Nonprofits from Vermont Children's Trust Foundation
Applications due Mar 12, 2027
Nonprofits, schools, and public entities in Vermont can receive Vermont Children's Trust Foundation funding for primary prevention programs serving children and youth ages 0–18. Grants up to US $15,000 support new or expanding community-based efforts that strengthen families, build youth resilience, reduce risky behaviors, and promote racial equity and positive child development.
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation
National Life Group Foundation Youth Grants in Vermont
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits with proven programs for children, families, and youth services can seek funding for ongoing work, with awards up to US $5,000. National Life Group Charitable Foundation prioritizes central and northern Vermont and favors initiatives addressing childhood hunger, health and human services, education, environment, arts, and recreation that demonstrate clear impact and community support.
National Life Group Charitable Foundation
Building Bright Futures Early Childhood Grants in Vermont
Applications due Apr 10, 2027
Organizations in Vermont working to improve food security, transportation, and basic needs for children prenatal to age 8 can apply for grants of US $10,000 - US $25,000. Grants from Building Bright Futures help nonprofits, businesses, municipalities, and schools expand capacity, upgrade infrastructure, and better serve families, especially those facing economic insecurity or immigration-related barriers.
Building Bright Futures State Council Inc
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation Support for Early Childhood
Applications due Jun 4, 2027
Vermont early childhood programs and nonprofits serving children from birth to age five can access funding through the Vermont Children's Trust Foundation for innovative, community-based services. The S. Whitney Landon Awards offer up to US $5,000 in unrestricted support for exemplary, collaborative programs that promote child and family well-being, with priority for the youngest and highest-risk children.
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation