VCF: Hollows Fund Grant

VCF: Hollows Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Vermont Community Foundation
Amount: US $250 - US $1,500
Last Updated: January 17, 2025

Summary

The VCF: Hollows Fund Grant, established by the Vermont Community Foundation, supports educational opportunities and community sustainability in Poultney. Grants range from $250 to $1,500, aimed at schools and nonprofits addressing children's needs and fostering engagement. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt and provide ADA-accessible programs. The fund prioritizes collaborative projects that enhance community connections and respond to local challenges, promoting a vibrant and inclusive environment for all residents.

Overview

NOTE: The Hollows Fund accepts applications each year on a rolling basis from January 1 - November 1. Applications submitted between November 2 and December 31 will not be considered. About the Vermont Community Foundation The Vermont Community Foundation was established in 1986 as a permanent source of support for the state. We are a family of hundreds of funds and foundations created by Vermonters to serve their charitable goals. We provide the advice, investment vehicles, and back-office expertise to make your giving easy and inspiring. Together, our funds and programs put more than $60 million a year to work in Vermont and beyond, through grants and investments. Our Mission Better Together: Inspiring giving and bringing together people and resources to make a difference in Vermont. Hollows Fund The Hollows Fund was established at the Vermont Community Foundation in 2003 to support educational opportunities, children and families, and efforts that foster the future sustainability of Poultney and its nearby communities. Grant Size Hollows Grants ($250 - $1,500) These modest grants support educational and enriching activities for children, youth, and families conducted by schools or community groups. Academic field trips, afterschool activities, classroom programs, or special events at the Poultney Library, for example, will be considered. Schools and community groups needing help with one-time unforeseen needs, unique opportunities, or transportation expenses will be considered also. Teachers and other interested individuals are encouraged to apply in partnership with eligible nonprofits, schools, or municipal groups. Programs that encourage community engagement and a stronger sense of connection and belonging are of special interest.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible applicants must be schools, municipal entities, or nonprofit organizations whose service area includes Poultney or its nearby communities.Organizations must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or be a public agency or municipality in the state of Vermont. Nonprofit organizations or community groups who do not have 501(c)(3) status may apply for grant awards if another tax-exempt organization acts as a fiscal sponsor.Discrimination policy:No person in the United States shall, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity (as defined in paragraph 249(c)(4) of title 18, United States Code), sexual orientation, marital or parental status, political affiliation, military service, physical or mental ability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available (meaning any funds having a competitive application process) by the Vermont Community Foundation, and any other program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds appropriated for grants, cooperative agreements, and other assistance administered by the Foundation. If grant applicants employ staff or engage volunteers, they must do so and provide services without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity (as defined in paragraph 249(c)(4) of title 18, United States Code), sexual orientation, marital or parental status, political affiliation, military service, physical or mental ability.Please note that programs and events must take place in spaces that are ADA accessible in order to be eligible for funding.What We Fund Through its grant programs, the Hollows Fund aims to promote sustainable, healthy, vital and democratic communities. Grant funding is available to support existing services, provide seed money for promising new projects, and enable organizations outside of Poultney to expand their outreach to include area residents. Examples of eligible program areas include: Educational opportunities; Services for children, elderly, and family health;Community organizations that nurture, preserve and interpret the area's unique cultural, built and natural environment; Programs that address the use and abuse of limited natural resources, including responses to climate change; and Programs that encourage community engagement and a stronger sense of connection and belonging.The Hollows Fund seeks to encourage collaborative programs and projects that take full advantage of available resources, such as colleges and existing programs and services (i.e., food shelves, rescue squads, schools, historical societies, clubs), or special individual expertise and experience. The best projects will stimulate participation and build bridges within the community.

Ineligibility

What We Don’t Fund: :The Hollows Fund does not fund capital campaigns, endowments, deficit funding, or expenses that have already been incurred.