UWRC Community Impact Grants 2025-2026 (Vermont)

The United Way of Rutland County is now accepting applications for its 2025-26 Community Impact Grants.

Donor Name: United Way of Rutland County

State: Vermont

County: Rutland County (VT)

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 05/19/2025

Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000

Grant Duration: 1 Year

Details:

United Way of Rutland County raises funds for Community Impact Grants to invest into programs that help to address the most critical areas of need in the community.

Focus Areas

• Health
  • Substance Use
    • People with substance use challenges are provided with treatment and support to manage the condition and the adverse effects that arise from addiction.
    • Those in recovery are given the help and support they need to minimize the chance of relapsing and maximize their potential.
  • Mental Health
    • Screening and interventions are available and appropriate to individual needs. O Wrap-around services support and guide those with mental health issues to assist them in making the transition from intervention to independence.
  • Independent Living
    • Basic needs, such as safety, healthcare, and nutrition, are met.
    • Higher needs, such as belonging and self-actualization, are met.
    • Systems to support and guide people in making healthy choices are developed.
  • Adult Dental Health
    • Support services are provided for adults in need of dental care.
    • Timely emergency dental treatment is available to those in need.
• Education
  • Childcare
    • Childcare providers are supported in complying with regulations.
    • Professional development opportunities for childcare staff are expanded.
    • The capacity for infant and toddler childcare is increased.
    • Childcare becomes more accessible outside standard working hours.
  • Trauma
    • Caregivers and teachers receive the training they need to identify signs of trauma.
    • Caregivers and teachers receive the training they need to institute a trauma- informed approach to supporting children of all ages.
  • Beyond School
    • Expand opportunities and capacity for children from low-income households to participate in appropriate and supportive no cost and low-cost programs.
    • Remove barriers to enrollment and attendance.
• Financial Stability
  • Gaining Employment
    • Job seekers and under-employed workers receive support in securing appropriate employment.
    • Barriers to employment due to race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, socioeconomic status, housing status, language, (dis)ability, age, size, religious commitment, or political perspective are removed.
  • Barriers to Sustaining Employment
    • Employees are helped to meet the conditions of employment.
  • Low-Wage Earners
    • Low-wage earners have access to opportunities for career advancement.

Funding Information

For requests for grants of $3,000 or less.

Grant Period

July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria 

To be considered for a Community Impact Funding grant, an agency must:

• Be exempt from income taxes under section 501(c)3 of the IRS
• Directly serve the residents of Rutland County, Vermont
• Employ staff
• Provide services without discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, socioeconomic status, housing status, language, (dis)ability, age, size, religious commitment, political perspective or any legally protected status under Federal or State law
• Be a financially secure, sustainable, ongoing operation independent of any funding that may be received from UWRC.

For more information, visit UWRC.