Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

May 16, 2026

38 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Impact Grants - Rutland County

Funder: United Way of Rutland County Inc

Overview: United Way of Rutland County raises funds on an annual cycle to invest into programs that help address the most critical areas of need in the community. All funds raised in Rutland County stay in Rutland County.

    Eligibility

  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Rutland County
  • Must be based in Rutland County

    Focus Areas

    Grants address issues within one or more of United Way of Rutland County's Community Impact focus areas:
  • Health
  • Education
  • Financial Stability

    Geographic Scope

  • Rutland County, Vermont

    Process

  • Community Impact Committee consists of local volunteers with backgrounds in the three pillars of focus
  • Committee members carefully review applications alongside board of directors
  • Collaborative decision-making process determines grantees
  • UWRC team works with grantees to promote program success and serves as a resource for program implementation

    Contact Information

  • Phone: 802-773-7477
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Address: 67 Merchants Row, Suite 1, Rutland, VT 05701
  • Virtual Q&A sessions available upon request

    Application Support

  • Training presentation available
  • Virtual Q&A sessions can be scheduled with UWRC team

How to Apply

How to Apply

#### Application Timeline (2025-26 Cycle)

  • May 16, 2025: Letters of Intent due

  • Full applications: Deadline not specified in current materials

  • Spring 2026: Final Report link will be available
  • #### Application Process

    Step 1: Submit Letter of Intent

  • Available as online form or PDF download

  • Letter of Support template available
  • Step 2: Submit Full Application or Mini Application
    Applications are tiered based on grant request amount:

    For requests over $3,000:

  • 2025-26 Full Application Grant Packet (online form or PDF download)

  • 2025-26 App Budget Spreadsheet

  • 2025-26 Budget Reference Info
  • For requests of $3,000 or less:

  • 2025-26 Mini Application Grant Packet (online form or PDF download)
  • #### Required Documents

  • Completed application form (full or mini based on request amount)

  • Budget spreadsheet

  • Letter of support

  • Supporting documentation/files (uploaded via online form)
  • #### Important Notes

  • Must complete and submit the entire online form in one session (cannot save partially completed forms)

  • Online form allows upload of spreadsheets, documents, or other files

  • Failure to submit form may impact eligibility for future grant cycles
  • #### Final Report Requirements

  • Only 2025-26 Community Impact Grant recipients are required to complete Final Report

  • 2025-26 Final Report deadline: Spring 2026 (specific date TBD)
  • #### Available Resources

  • 2025-26 Community Impact Grants Handbook

  • Virtual Community Impact Grant Cycle Presentation

  • Letter of Support Template

  • Budget Reference Information
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitseducationpoverty-alleviation

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