The Nonprofit Capacity Building grant program supports consultant fees for nonprofit organizational capacity building work.
Donor Name: Vermont Community Foundation
State: Vermont
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The program will fund activities to increase the effectiveness and sustainability of nonprofit organizations. Here are some examples of what the program will fund:
- Strategic planning initiatives to clarify mission, goals, and performance measures
- Financial sustainability planning, including diversification of revenue streams, and enhanced fundraising and development skills, plans, or activities
- Merger planning and implementation
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion policy development and implementation
- Board and staff training intended to provide a focused learning opportunity that builds organizational capacity.
Funding Information
Grants will be no more than $5,000 each.
Project Period
Grant activities must take place within one year from when the grant is awarded to be eligible for funding.
Eligibility Criteria
Grant applications will be accepted from organizations and municipalities that are located in or serve the people of Vermont. Previous recipients are not prioritized but are encouraged to call to discuss new work.
For more information, visit VCF.
