The Fund for North Bennington Grant Program

Geographic Scope: Projects principally focused in and around the Village of North Bennington, Vermont

The Fund for North Bennington operates a grant program to support projects in the Village of North Bennington, Vermont. The Fund does NOT award grants for services or benefits provided to residents of North Bennington as part of an organization's regional operations.

Funding History

• Median grant size (1992-April 2021): $1,500
• Total grants awarded (1992-April 2021): 376 grants for $646,000
• Average annual funding: $23,984
• Typical grant limit: $3,000
• More than 27% of grants have helped serve a social mission

Focus Areas & Examples of Supported Projects

• Supporting outdoor education in natural sciences for elementary students
• Supporting productions of Shakespeare by and for children
• Repairing and conserving historic Village structures
• Supporting the teaching of string instruments and underwriting performances
• Supporting adult education classes for parents of Head Start pupils
• Improvements to educational, recreational and arts facilities
• Artist residencies
• Design projects for historic building owners to consult with architects
• Multi-year plans for community improvements (e.g., planting shade trees with 2:1 match of private donations and municipal funds)

Application Deadlines

• November 1
• March 1

Important Notes

• The Fund does not reimburse costs incurred before the grant request is approved
• Applicants are generally not interviewed but may be asked to submit supplementary materials
• The Fund keeps the process simple and does not encourage voluminous submissions
• In situations requiring quick action, contact The Fund directly at thefund@northbennington.org

Application Process

1. Obtain the application form from The Fund for North Bennington website (available in both Word and PDF formats)
2. Complete the application with the following required materials:
   • Succinct project description
   • Complete budget
3. Submit the application on the Fund's official application form (please do not staple)
4. Note: The Fund does not accept first-time applications over the Internet
5. Follow-up: Applicants may be asked to submit supplementary materials

Required Materials

• Project description: Must be succinct and clear
• Complete budget: Essential component of the application
• Application form: Must use the official Fund form

Submission Notes

• Do not staple documents
• Keep submissions concise (voluminous material is not encouraged or rewarded)
• First-time applicants must submit via standard mail/in-person (not over the Internet)

Contact for Questions

For questions about a potential grant application, contact The Fund at thefund@northbennington.org