Vermont Women’s Fund 2026 supports nonprofits and community organisations with up to $15,000 in grant funds. The grant will be used to support women and girls in different areas of their lives in the city of Vermont. Applications are currently being accepted and will close on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 5 pm.
About The Vermont Women’s Fund 2026
Vermont Community Foundation sponsors the Vermont Women’s Fund that seeks to support nonprofits and community-based groups that work with young girls and women. The grant program was established in 1994 and targets women in the state of Vermont. Transwomen and other persons who identify as women are eligible for the grant. Key areas that the foundation focuses on include gender identity, education, social needs, sexuality and economic wellbeing for women and girls.
Funding Size
- Typical grant amount: $15,000
- Maximum award: $15,000
- Project duration supported: 1-2 years
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Who Can Apply for the Vermont Women’s Fund 2026
- Eligible organisation types:
- Nonprofit organizations
- Community groups
- Registration requirements:
- Organisations must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- The organisations must be based and operate in the Vermont region.
- Geographic eligibility: Vermont
- Sector or thematic focus
- Gender identity
- Economic wellbeing
- Sexuality
- Educational and social well-being
Application Process
- Applications are open for the 2026 grant funding cycle.
- To apply, visit the grant website to review the application guidelines.
- Fill the application form and submit it before the due date.
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Required Materials
- Financial details
- Applicant’s details
- Fiscal agreement sponsor form
- Project proposal
- Detailed budget
- Supporting letters
Key Dates
- Application deadline: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 5 pm
- Notification timeline: May 2026
Selection Notes
- The grant is very competitive and focuses on the upliftment of women and girls in Vermont.
- Priority focus areas: Projects that provide support for women and girls in the areas of:
- Gender identity
- Economic wellbeing
- Sexuality
- Educational and social well-being
- Exclusions:
- Projects and organisations outside Vermont.
- Projects that do not focus on women and girls.
Official Source of the Vermont Women’s Fund 2026
- Official Application Page: https://vermontwomensfund.org/grantseekers/our-grantmaking/