Funding Amount

US $50,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

  • Participation in programs is voluntary, open to the general public.
  • Participation cannot be mandated by authorities.
  • Applicants must be in good standing with respect to, or in full compliance with, all taxes due the State of Vermont.
  • All regulated child care programs must be in good regulatory standing with the Child Development Division in order to receive funding.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: VCTF will not fund organizations that discriminate against certain groups or individuals in the delivery of programs and service on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.
  • Not eligible: Endowment campaigns
  • Not eligible: Sporting events
  • Not eligible: Fraternal or religious organizations
  • Not eligible: Individuals
  • Not eligible: For-profit organizations
  • Not eligible: If you received a Special Program or Project Grant last year, you are not eligible to apply in the current year.

Overview

The Vermont Children's Trust Foundation offers a $50,000 Special Program or Project Grant aimed at non-profit organizations serving children in Vermont. This grant supports primary prevention programs that address community needs and promote positive family functioning. Eligible projects include after-school programs, parenting education, and substance abuse prevention initiatives. The Foundation emphasizes local conceptualization and aims to bolster child well-being and family stability, ensuring all children have opportunities to thrive.

The Vermont Children's Trust Foundation is pleased to offer a special program or project grant in the amount of $50,000 to a non-profit organization serving Vermont Children.
A successful grant application shall clearly explain how a community need will be addressed and how the children served will benefit.

Eligibility

Participation in programs is voluntary, open to the general public.  Participation cannot be mandated by authorities.Applicants must be in good standing with respect to, or in full compliance with, all taxes due the State of Vermont.All regulated child care programs must be in good regulatory standing with the Child Development Division in order to receive funding.Applicants must be up to date with the filing of all reports for any previous VCTF grants awarded.

Ineligibility

VCTF will not fund organizations that discriminate against certain groups or individuals in the delivery of programs and service on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.VCTF does not fund endowment campaigns, sporting events, fraternal or religious organizations, individuals or for-profit organizations.If you received a Special Program or Project Grant last year, you are not eligible to apply in the current year.

What Vermont Childrens Trust Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
68
Total given
$967K
Median grant
$13K
Range
$6,150–$55K
  • By dollars: Vermont 98%, Virginia 2%. Top recipient cities: Burlington, VT; Montpelier, VT; Brattleboro, VT.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 59% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Orange Cty Parent Child Ctr · Tunbridge, VT

    Operations

    $55K

  • Outright Vermont · Burlington, VT

    Operations

    $28K

  • Prevent Child Abuse VT · Montpelier, VT

    Operations

    $28K

  • Chandler Ctr for the Arts · Randolph, VT

    Operations

    $26K

  • Mad River Mentoring · Waitsfield, VT

    Operations

    $25K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • After-school
  • Youth programs
  • Child welfare
  • Family services

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