These foundations have a track record of funding community development work in Vermont, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
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Grant Program — Grants for Good & Grants for Change
community developmentnonprofit capacitysocial services+3 more
Who can apply: Open to organizations with a project that advances meaningful community change. Specific eligibility details were not provided in the scraped content.
Student engagementConstruction educationCommunity impact+1 more
Who can apply: Open to nationally chartered AGC Student Chapters with current ACCE/ABET accreditation or candidate status; some ATMAE-accredited programs may also qualify. Activities must have been conducted during the specified academic year.
Community investment and economic developmentYouth and educationHealth and human services+2 more
Who can apply: Requests must come directly from the 501(c)(3) organization seeking the grant; freelance and third-party grant writers are not accepted. Applicants may submit only one application annually. Requests may not be for operating costs, payroll, salaries, or stipends. The funded work must benefit communities in the Peoples Bank footprint.
Community developmentEmployee-directed charitable giving
Who can apply: Pella Corporation team members and retirees may request matching gifts. Recipient organizations generally must qualify as IRS Section 501(c)(3) charities. Various organizations and gifts are excluded under the guidelines. Retirees' maximum is $1,000 the year after retirement.
Higher education access and readinessScholarship and financial aid navigationTribal college initiatives+5 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be enrolled in a state- or federally recognized tribal nation, be 18–30 years old at the time of application, propose a project that gives back to or uplifts their community, and apply jointly with a registered 501(c)(3) or 7871 nonprofit Mentor Organization such as a school, nonprofit, or tribal organization working in Indian Country. The applicant and Mentor must attend Dreamstarter Academy April 19–23, 2027; failure to attend can result in grant revocation.
Immigrant ServicesWorkforce DevelopmentK-12 Education+2 more
Who can apply: The Fund supports organizations and programs focused primarily on socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals within the listed New England geographies. First-time applicants may apply for Immigrant Services and Workforce Development. Current and recent grantees, including those in K-12 Education and Arts Education, may submit a Continuation Grant Statement of Intent. The organization budget guidance emphasizes budgets under $2.5 million, with larger budgets requiring staff guidance.
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