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Youth4Youth Grants

Vermont Afterschool Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth ProgramsYouth Leadership Grants

Funding Amount

$100 - $3,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Youth4Youth Grants

Overview: A grant program designed to inspire youth-initiated projects that benefit Vermont's young people. Open to Vermont youth ages 10-22 to apply for funding to launch their own community-based projects.

Geographic Scope: Statewide Vermont

Focus Areas: Projects addressing rights identified in the Youth Declaration of Rights (written Fall 2017 by youth ages 9-22), including:

  • Cultural awareness and diversity initiatives

  • STEM and robotics competitions

  • Community service and volunteerism

  • Youth support and recreation

  • Environmental sustainability

  • School improvement projects

  • Animal welfare

  • Writing and creative expression

    • Eligibility: Vermont youth ages 10-22

    Award Amount: $100-$3,000 per project

    Key Features:

  • Young people from across the state vote on proposals

  • First launched in 2019 with 14 awardees selected from 44 proposals

  • Funded by Vermont Department of Health

  • Projects receive awards ceremony recognition

    • Contact: Vermont Afterschool, Inc.

  • Email: info@vermontafterschool.org

  • Phone: 802-448-3464

  • Address: 150 Kennedy Dr. South Burlington, VT 05403

  • Website: vermontafterschool.org

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Eligibility Requirements:

  • Vermont youth ages 10-22

  • Can apply individually or as a group

    • Application Components:

  • Project proposal form

  • Description of how project benefits Vermont youth

  • Budget information

  • Timeline for project completion

    • Selection Process:

  • Young people from across the state vote on proposals

  • Top proposals selected based on youth voting

    • Timeline:

  • Awards ceremony typically held in April at Vermont State House

    • Note: Specific application deadlines vary by year. Contact Vermont Afterschool for current year application details.

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    What Vermont Afterschool Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    70
    Total given
    $2.99M
    Median grant
    $41K
    Range
    $5,926–$136K
    • By dollars: Vermont 97%, Massachusetts 3%. Top recipient cities: Burlington, VT; Rutland, VT; Brattleboro, VT.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

    Example grants

    • The Barra School · East Corinth, VT

      Program enhancement

      $136K

    • Vermont Folklife Center · Middlebury, VT

      Program enhancement

      $114K

    • King Street Center · Burlington, VT

      Program enhancement

      $98K

    • Berkshire Family YMCA · Pittsfield, MA

      Program enhancement

      $97K

    • Blake Memorial Library · East Corinth, VT

      Program enhancement

      $93K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programsyouth-leadership

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