The Spark Connecting Community grant program supports projects throughout Vermont that strengthen community connections and build social capital.
Donor Name: Vermont Community Foundation
State: Vermont
County: Essex County (VT), Franklin County (VT), Grand Isle County (VT)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/27/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Funding is now available for organizations and projects across the state of Vermont through the Spark Connecting Community competitive grant program at the Vermont Community Foundation. Spark supports emerging grassroots projects that nurture community and build social capital—the connective tissue of the communities. Spark values community resilience and strength, increased civic engagement, and collaboration among organizations.
This program will prioritize projects that:
- Increase Vermonters access to opportunity as outlined in the five areas of impact,
- Increase opportunities for positive social interaction while assuring full accessibility,
- Connect people with each other in deep and meaningful ways that are grounded in acts of generosity, and
- Connect people to the environment around them in ways that encourage stewardship and respect.
Funding Information
Grants will be in the range of $500-$5,000.
Grant Period
Grant activities must take place between June 2025 – June 2026 to be eligible for funding.
Eligibility Criteria
- Groups and organizations may apply multiple times but may only receive funding once in a calendar year, even if the organization is applying for funding for projects in different communities or towns.
- Grant applications will be accepted from organizations that are located in or serve the people of Vermont. Organizations must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or be a public agency or municipality in the state of Vermont. Nonprofit organizations or community groups who do not have 501(c)(3) status may apply for grant awards if another tax-exempt organization acts as a fiscal sponsor.
- All counties in Vermont are welcome to apply and priority consideration will be given to:
- Applications from Essex, Grand Isle, and Franklin counties
- Applicants with operating budgets of $500,000 or less.
For more information, visit VCF.
