Vermont Youth Equity Funding via Alchemist Foundation
Small nonprofits and local organizations expanding equity and opportunity for youth in Vermont can receive up to US $2,000 in unrestricted support. Alchemist Foundation supports programs for young people ages 16–24, including school initiatives, nonprofit equity training, and projects that make communities more inclusive and welcoming.
Alchemist Foundation Inc
Vermont Nonprofit Innovation Funding via Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs in Vermont can seek support for new or evolving approaches. Creag Foundation supports small and emerging nonprofits rethinking issues in areas like health, community development, literacy, and public safety; interested groups may begin with a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
Windham Foundation Community Grants in Vermont
Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public entities running community projects in the Grafton area can access funding through the Windham Foundation’s Grafton Fund. Awards up to Up to US $1,000 support small, local initiatives that enhance economic, cultural, and civic life in this rural Vermont community.
Windham Foundation
Vermont Cultural Funding via Hearst Foundation
Large, well-established U.S. cultural nonprofits serving Vermont and beyond can access funding for arts and science programming, capital projects, and limited general or endowment support; awards are typically more than US $100,000. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation help organizations in culture, arts education, and STEAM that demonstrate broad impact and sustainability.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Support for Social Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. providing proven social service programs that address chronic poverty and strengthen families can seek more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or general support. William Randolph Hearst Foundation favors large, well-established organizations, but Vermont groups with strong, scalable outcomes in areas like housing, food access, jobs, or youth development may be competitive.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Career Pathways Funding for Vermont Organizations via McClure Foundation
Vermont schools, libraries, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public agencies, and fiscally sponsored community groups can apply for $250 - $2,500 to support youth career exploration and postsecondary planning activities. Grants from J. Warren and Lois McClure Foundation help small Vermont organizations make education and training pathways to high-pay, high-demand jobs more visible, accessible, and affordable.
J. Warren and Lois McClure Foundation
Vermont Youth Opportunity Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and other eligible organizations serving children and youth in education, health, or family economic stability can seek more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling in Vermont and other U.S. locations. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation prioritizes programs benefiting urban low-income communities and requires alignment with its values against racism, antisemitism, and hate.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
McClure Foundation Education Grants in Vermont
Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public agencies, schools, municipalities, and fiscally sponsored community groups can apply for the McClure Foundation’s multi-year sustaining grants, awarding US $2,500 - US $6,000 annually. Funding supports ongoing programs and networks that advance educational equity, postsecondary and career planning, and successful transitions beyond high school for Vermont students.
J. Warren and Lois McClure Foundation
Vermont Humanities Grants for Vermont Humanities Projects
With a mission to foster reading and learning, Vermont Humanities provides Vermont small nonprofits with quick-turnaround funding for humanities-focused community projects. Eligible organizations can request up to US $1,000 for short-term initiatives or new “pop-up” humanities opportunities that can be completed within three months of the award.
Vermont Humanities
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Vermont
Small nonprofits providing health, education, or humanitarian services in Vermont and other eligible countries can seek support for programs serving marginalized and vulnerable communities. With a mission to promote health, education, and disaster relief, Semnani Family Foundation provides funding to organizations improving human welfare, including initiatives in the U.S.
Semnani Family Foundation
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits with sponsorship support for community-focused initiatives. Funding may benefit small nonprofits working on basic needs like food, housing, and emergency shelter, workforce development and education, neighborhood preservation, arts and culture, environmental projects, and diversity and inclusion programs that strengthen local economic and social vitality.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Vermont Community Foundation Library Grants in Vermont
Vermont school, municipal, and public nonprofit libraries can receive $250 - $1,000 to run young adult literacy and reading projects in Vermont. Focused on library and literacy initiatives, Vermont Community Foundation supports book and e-book acquisitions with engagement plans, reading enrichment programs, author visits, workshops, and small capital improvements to youth sections.
Vermont Community Foundation
Vermont Human Services Funding via Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Small human and social services nonprofits in Vermont working to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants. With a mission to support focused interventions for those facing poverty, disability, social alienation, or disasters, the foundation currently funds smaller organizations with revenues between $300,000 and $3,000,000.
Gupta Family Foundation
Operating Support Grants for Nonprofits from Cowles Charitable Trust
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Vermont working in education, social justice, health, the arts, ethical journalism, or climate and medical research can seek up to US $10,000 for programs or general operating support. Cowles Charitable Trust primarily funds Downstate New York and South Florida but occasionally supports mission-aligned national efforts, including small nonprofits with diverse funding bases.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Vermont Community Foundation Grants for Vermont Youth
Applications due Sep 8, 2026
Vermont small nonprofits, grassroots groups, and fiscally sponsored community organizations supporting youth programs in Bennington County can seek $500 - US $10,000 for teen-focused initiatives. Vermont Community Foundation’s Opportunity Fund for Southshire Youth backs events, activities, and spaces that help grades 6–12 students gather, connect, access opportunities, and feel a sense of belonging.
Vermont Community Foundation
Vermont Humanities Humanities Grants in Vermont
Applications due Sep 9, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Vermont can receive up to US $5,000 to run community humanities projects and curriculum development that engage local audiences. Vermont Humanities supports initiatives such as public programming, humanities-based experiences for affinity groups, and curriculum work that expands access, with review criteria emphasizing inclusion, accessibility, and organizational capacity.
Vermont Humanities
One Hive Foundation Support for Pollinator Programs
Letter of inquiry due Sep 15, 2026
Small 501(c)(3) nonprofits and research institutions in Vermont can apply for One Hive Foundation grants, with awards up to US $75,000 for pollinator health and ecologically responsible agriculture projects. Funding supports research, public education, advocacy, policy work, and capacity-building for organizations focused on pollinator conservation and related environmental and food system issues.
One Hive Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Support for Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Vermont small 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in preservation, education, or wellness can access funding through the Jesse W Couch Foundation’s Storytelling Grant to share the impact of their work. Awards of more than US $50,000 help organizations create storytelling projects that highlight meaningful community change and, for unsolicited applicants, wildlife conservation efforts.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
USDA Rural Microenterprise Grants in Vermont
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Vermont nonprofits, federally recognized tribes, and institutions of higher education that serve rural microenterprises can access funding through USDA’s Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program. Grants up to US $500,000 support revolving microloan funds plus training and technical assistance for very small rural businesses with 10 or fewer employees.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation Grants for Vermont Education
Applications due Nov 2, 2026
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. Small organizations serving underserved or under-represented New England students, including Vermont residents, may apply for program, general operating, research, or limited capital support.
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation
Vermont Nonprofit Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural programs, or environmental initiatives can access funding via Dr Scholl Foundation. U.S.-based small nonprofits may receive US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one year of project support, with one application allowed per organization each grant year.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Vermont small 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving local quality of life through economic stability, workforce development, health, or disaster relief programs can access funding through O'Reilly Automotive Foundation for project, general operating, or capital support. Organizations must serve communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates and meet strict non-discrimination and community-benefit requirements.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Vermont Small Nonprofit Funding via Vermont Community Foundation
Applications due Apr 28, 2027
Vermont small nonprofits, schools, and municipal entities serving the Brattleboro area can receive multi-year support for programs, capital projects, or operating expenses through the Crosby-Gannett Fund. Vermont Community Foundation awards US $22,500 over three years to one organization, prioritizing community-based efforts that strengthen social, cultural, or economic vitality and build a more inclusive, sustainable community.
Vermont Community Foundation
Vermont Community Foundation Grants for Vermont Programs
Applications due Jun 9, 2027
Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public agencies, municipalities, and fiscally sponsored community groups with project-specific work can seek up to US $25,000 for programs in arts, education, historic preservation, or social services. Organizations in or serving the Addison County/Brandon area, including small nonprofits, can access funding through Vermont Community Foundation’s Walter Cerf Community Fund Large Grant.
Vermont Community Foundation
Vermont Community Foundation Support for Small Nonprofits
Applications due Jun 9, 2027
Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public agencies, municipalities, and fiscally sponsored community groups can receive $500 - $5,000 for projects, programs, or general operating support, especially in Addison County and Brandon. Vermont Community Foundation’s Walter Cerf Community Fund prioritizes arts, education, historic preservation, and social services, with emphasis on underserved populations and collaborative, community-building efforts.
Vermont Community Foundation
Rural Business Support Grants for Nonprofits from USDA
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Nonprofit corporations, rural public entities, higher education institutions, tribes, and rural cooperatives in Vermont can receive funding to provide technical assistance and training for small rural businesses. With a mission to strengthen rural economies, USDA: Rural Development offers up to US $200,000 for projects like business counseling, feasibility studies, infrastructure, revolving loan funds, and rural business incubators.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Vermont Small Project Funding via Vermont Community Foundation
Applications due Jul 21, 2027
Small Vermont nonprofits, municipalities, schools, and fiscally sponsored community groups can seek up to US $5,000 for community-led projects benefiting Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties. Vermont Community Foundation’s Northeast Kingdom Fund favors locally driven, small-scale efforts where a modest grant leverages new ideas or additional funding for Northeast Kingdom residents.
Vermont Community Foundation