Scholarships & Grants

SHAPE Vermont Grants

Note that application times vary. Check back here frequently for other grant opportunities.

Local Grants

The Vermont Community Foundation

Established in 1986 as a permanent source of support for the state. They are a family of hundreds of funds and foundations created by Vermonters to serve their charitable goals.  Their  funds and programs provide more than $12 million a year in grants in Vermont and beyond. To see the list of a wide variety of available grants and their criteria.

The Donley Foundation

A private grant-making foundation created in 1987 through the generosity of Edward and Inez Donley. Its mission is to promote self-sufficiency and achievement for disadvantaged children, individuals, and families through the support of education, literacy and other means. Deadlines for grant requests are March 15 and September 15. 

Clif Bar Family Foundation Small Grants

Clif Bar Family Foundation Small Grants are awarded for general organizational support as well as funding for specific projects. Small grants average approximately $7,000 each.

Applications are reviewed three times a year; the deadlines are the 1st of February, June, and October. Priority is given to applicants “who address funding priorities from a holistic perspective* Protect Earth’s beauty and bounty. Create a robust, healthy food system. Increase opportunities for outdoor activity. Reduce environmental health hazards. Build stronger communities.

SPARK Grant Finder

Many more grant resources can be found here.