George W. Mergens Foundation Grant

The George W. Mergens Foundation Grant supports educational and experiential opportunities for youth, continuing a legacy of over $12 million in funding. Established in 1994 to honor George Mergens, the foundation focuses on enriching the lives of children and adolescents through health, education, and leadership programs. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Vermont, primarily serving youth. The foundation aims to partner with groups addressing significant community needs.

Generally, a request will be issued an award/denial within 6-8 weeks of submission depending on the nature and scope of the project. If your request is time sensitive, please let us know in your proposal.
Equipment and innovations developed at PEC earned a technology award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1971 and a place in the "Information Age: People, Information and Technology" collection of the Smithsonian Institute. Mergens was awarded the title of "Fellow" by the ASME.
Since our founding, we have awarded over $12 million in support of area non-profits serving our youth.

Eligibility

To determine whether or not your organization is eligible to receive a grant from the George W. Mergens Foundation, please review the following questions:Is your organization a federally tax exempt 501(c)(3)?Is your organization based in, or providing services in the state of Vermont?Are youth (ranging from birth to adolescence) the primary recipients of your services? (This includes organizations serving families to enhance the welfare of their children.)If you answered YES to all three questions, congratulations, your organization is eligible to submit a grant request to the foundation.We award grants for general operating expenses, project expenses, and capital projects.