VCF: Paul Post Fund for Libraries Grant

The Paul Post Fund for Libraries, managed by the Vermont Community Foundation, aims to enhance literacy among young adults through grants ranging from $250 to $1,000. Although the fund is currently closed for applications in 2025, it traditionally supports projects such as acquiring books and hosting reading enrichment programs. Eligible applicants include public libraries and nonprofit organizations serving Vermont, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility in all funded initiatives.

About the Vermont Community Foundation
Together, our funds and programs put more than $60 million a year to work in Vermont and beyond, through grants and investments.
The goal of the Paul Post Fund is to support Vermont libraries to encourage and enhance reading by young adults.
Grant Size
The Foundation will determine the number of grants to be awarded annually but expects that a typical grant will be in the $250-$1,000 range.

Eligibility

What We Fund:The fund has a primary interest in literacy projects that will engage young people. While funds may be used for acquisitions, we hope a plan for their use will be included in any proposal.
Examples of projects that may be funded include:acquisition of books, graphic novels, and e-books for young adults that include plans for use beyond simply adding to the library’s collection
reading enrichment programs for young adults
seminars or workshops relating to reading, including author visits
small capital improvements for young adult or children’s sections of librariesWho May Apply:Any school, municipal, or public nonprofit library in the State of Vermont may apply to the Paul Post Fund.Grant applications will be accepted from organizations that are located in or serve the people of Vermont. 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.
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, or 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.