Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services Inc

The Vermont Community Foundation

Middlebury, VT

The Vermont Community Foundation funds nonprofits working on economic equity, education, health, climate, democracy, and community resilience, with a focus on Vermont communities. Its 2024 grants had a median amount of $18,000, though giving varied widely; some programs list awards from $250 to $25,000. RALI is invitation-only, and the Paul Post Fund accepts applications on a rolling basis; the profile does not state whether other programs accept unsolicited requests.

The Kelsey Trust

Lincoln, MA

The Kelsey Trust funds organizations serving people and protecting the natural environment in the Lake Champlain Basin, primarily in Vermont and also in New York and Massachusetts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $12,500, with a median of $7,750. It accepts unsolicited requests through a letter-of-interest process.

J and E Gifford Memorial Fund

Dallas, TX

Vermont Childrens Trust Foundation

Burlington, VT

The Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation funds Vermont community-based prevention programs that promote the well-being of children and families, including youth services, early childhood programs, parenting support, and substance-use prevention. Recent grants typically ranged from about $6,000 to $55,000, with a median of $12,750; equipment grants are capped at $2,000. Its website describes an annual application cycle and quarterly equipment grants, but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Community Bank NA Foundation of New

Williston, VT

Boston Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

The Boston Foundation funds nonprofits and community initiatives focused on equity and opportunity, including child well-being, economic opportunity, community wealth, and community leadership, primarily in Greater Boston. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, while specific programs offer amounts such as $50,000; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Vermont Foundation for Children

Burlington, VT

Vermont Energy Investment Corporation

Winooski, VT

VEIC funds Vermont organizations, with grants supporting work such as indoor air quality and workforce development alongside its clean-energy mission. In 2024, grants ranged from $24,500 to $1 million, with a median of $300,000. It lists contracting opportunities and RFPs, but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited grant requests.

National Life Group Charitable

Montpelier, VT

National Life Group Charitable primarily funds programs addressing childhood hunger and children’s mental health, with secondary support for community development, especially in central and northern Vermont and the Dallas, Texas area. Its 2024 grants ranged from $20 to $125,000, with a median of $1,040. It accepts online grant applications from January 1 through March 31; sponsorship requests are accepted year-round beginning in January, subject to available funds.

United Way of Northwest Vermont Inc

South Burlington, VT

United Way of Northwest Vermont funds local nonprofits addressing basic needs such as housing, food and transportation, as well as family support, mental health, substance misuse and financial stability in Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle counties. Its 2025 grants ranged from $7,500 to $84,375, with a median of $16,875; Community Partner Funding was $715,500 shared among 28 organizations. It accepts applications through a review process, but no open unsolicited-request policy is stated.

The University of Vermont Medical Center

Burlington, VT

The University of Vermont Medical Center’s Community Health Investment Fund supports community health programs addressing locally identified needs, including community connectedness, mental health and substance use, and healthcare access. It invests over $1 million annually; 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $488,014, with a median of $50,000, and funding has primarily gone to Vermont, with some in New York. It offers competitive application opportunities, including a FY27 Critical Need cycle, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Birdseye Foundation

Lebanon, NH

The Birdseye Foundation supports preselected charitable organizations working in areas including education, food access, housing, mental health, conservation, and literacy, primarily in Vermont and also in New Hampshire. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $40,000, with a median of $5,000. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests.