Best Psychology Grants in Vermont

Vermont 501(c)(3) organizations developing innovative early childhood welfare, education, or parenting programs can seek seed funding through the Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood. Focused on early childhood development, the foundation supports research and model projects with potential national impact, which may benefit psychology-related initiatives serving children from infancy through age seven in the U.S.

Nonprofit organizations in Vermont can receive up to US $5,000 to support youth ballroom dance training, competitions, and related activities through the Fordney Foundation. Focused on dance, the foundation invites 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply on behalf of individual dance students, institutions, competitions, or other dance-related purposes, which may benefit youth development alongside psychology-focused programs.

Organizations and individual researchers in Vermont and across North America studying music’s effects on mood, cognition, healing, or musician well-being can apply for GRAMMY Museum grants up to Up to US $20,000. Funding supports scientific research on the impact of music on the human condition, which may benefit psychology-focused projects and programs.

Vermont psychology and counseling nonprofits addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, or foster care support can access funding through When Georgia Smiled: The Robin McGraw Revelation and Dr. Phil Foundation. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with open, non-restrictive programs and strong financial stability may receive support for shelter, counseling, education, healing services, and related infrastructure improvements.

With a mission to advance clinical and health outcomes research, Boehringer Ingelheim provides Vermont psychology and psychiatry researchers and institutions with collaborative support for studies in mental health, oncology, cardiometabolic, respiratory, dermatology, and metabolic diseases. Eligible U.S.-based scientists, healthcare providers, academic centers, and related organizations can co-develop protocols and may receive drug and/or financial support for approved projects.

Grants from Boustany Foundation help Vermont psychology and youth-focused organizations fund sports-based programs that improve children’s mental and physical wellbeing. Legal entities in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Switzerland, or EU countries may receive up to €50,000 for projects using sport to enhance children’s wellbeing, inclusion, and life opportunities, including facilities, equipment, and events.

Nonprofit animal shelters and municipal agencies in the U.S. with on-site adoption facilities can seek US $10,000 - US $95,000 to improve animal outcomes, psychological health, and access to veterinary care. With a mission to protect animals, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals invites Vermont shelters with qualifying facilities to apply.