Community Fund Grant Rounds

The VCF's mission is to ensure that philanthropy is increasingly effective in supporting healthy and vital Vermont communities, and that our charitable partners effectively achieve their missions. Read our complete Ends Statement.

The Community Fund is made up of five discretionary grant programs that allow us the flexibility to make grants throughout the state in support of our mission. The five grant programs are Basic Human Needs, Sustainable Communities, Successful Communities, Special and Urgent Needs, and Strategic Grants.

Please note that the Strategic Grants round will not be held in 2008. Please continue to check our website for updated information in the future.

See the 2008 Community Fund grant round schedule.

The Grantseeker FAQ is a great source of information. We are always happy to help, so please contact the community philanthropy stewards if you have any questions.

  • Basic Human Needs

    Grants awarded for: Children, Elderly and Family Services; Housing, Food and Shelter; Health
    Grant Amount: Up to $10,000
    Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by September 5, 2008. Decisions are made by December 30, 2008.               

  • Successful Communities

    Grants awarded for: Civic Engagement; Diversity and Tolerance; Education
    Grant Amount: Up to $10,000
    Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by January 4, 2008.
    Decisions are made by April 28, 2008.

  • Sustainable Communities

    Grants awarded for: Arts, Humanities and Cultural Heritage; Environment; Economic Development
    Grant Amount: Up to $10,000
    Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by May 2, 2008.
    Decisions are made by August 29, 2008.

  • Special and Urgent Needs

    Grants awarded for: Unique, unforeseen opportunities or emergencies
    Grant Amount: Up to $5,000
    Deadline: Apply anytime. Decisions are made within 14 days of receiving application.