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Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival - Pledge Partner Program

Dragonheart Vermont Inc

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

December 9, 2026

75 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival - Pledge Partner Program

Organization: Dragonheart Vermont Inc

Geographic Scope: Vermont (local organizations)

Focus Areas: Cancer survivorship support, breast cancer support organizations

Program Description: Each year, Dragonheart Vermont's Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival designates a "Pledge Partner" — a like-minded organization that receives funds raised through the festival. The festival has raised over $1.1 million for cancer-related causes since 2006.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be an established 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization

  • Must be local (not national) organization

  • Must have at least two years of service to the Vermont community

  • Work must benefit breast cancer or cancer-related survivorship challenges

  • Must share commitment to Vermont community and demonstrate how work benefits a sizable number of people in the area
  • What They Fund:

  • Organizations supporting cancer survivors and their families

  • Cancer survivorship programs and wellness initiatives

  • Emergency financial assistance for cancer survivors

  • Cancer support services and therapies
  • What They Don't Fund:

  • National organizations

  • Organizations with less than 2 years of service

  • Organizations not focused on cancer survivorship
  • Contact: Vicky Drew, Events Coordinator at VickyD@dragonheartvermont.org

    Background: Since 2006, the Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival has been a major fundraising event for Dragonheart Vermont's mission to strengthen and empower breast cancer survivors through dragon boating and community giving.

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Review eligibility criteria (501(c)(3) status, local organization, 2+ years of service, cancer survivorship focus)
    2. Contact Vicky Drew, Events Coordinator at VickyD@dragonheartvermont.org with questions
    3. Submit Pledge Partner Application
    4. Deadline: December 9 (annual)

    Required Information:

  • Organization 501(c)(3) status documentation

  • Evidence of at least 2 years of service to Vermont community

  • Description of how work benefits cancer survivors or cancer-related causes

  • Demonstration of impact/number of people served in Vermont

  • How organization aligns with Dragonheart Vermont mission
  • What Dragonheart Vermont Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    1
    Total given
    $15K
    Median grant
    $15K
    • By dollars: Vermont 100%. Top recipient cities: Burlington, VT.

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