The Vermont Council on Rural Development, in collaboration with local funders, invites applications for small grants to support local innovators developing solutions that move Vermont closer to its climate and energy goals.
Donor Name: Vermont Council on Rural Development
State: Vermont
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/18/2022
Grant Size: $500-$4,000
Details:
The objective of the fund is to support innovative local projects for which a small grant could have a meaningful impact.
Funding Information
Grants: Awards ranging from $500-$4,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Funds can be awarded to a municipality, school, non-profit organization or business. VCRD is also open to working with potential grantees that lack the organizational infrastructure to accept funds directly.
Criteria for soliciting and selecting projects include:
- Innovative: What is unique about this project?
- Replicable: Can the project serve as a model for others? What path exists for this to be more than a one-off?
- Collaborative: What partners are involved and what is the depth of their engagement?
- Equitable: How does this project address the needs of historically marginalized Vermonters?
- Climate/Energy Goals: When completed, will this project reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, reduce total energy use, and/or increase renewable energy consumption in Vermont? Can that impact be measured?
- Leverage: Would this grant unlock other funds or support?
For more information, visit Vermont Council on Rural Development.
