Examples of projects that may be funded include:

• acquisition of books, graphic novels, and e-Books for young adults that include plans for use beyond simply adding to the library’s collection
• reading enrichment programs for young adults
• seminars or workshops relating to reading, including author visits
• small capital improvements for young adult or children’s sections of libraries

Any school, municipal or public nonprofit library in the State of Vermont may apply to the Paul Post Fund.

All applicants to programs at the Vermont Community Foundation must meet the guidelines outlined in the General Applicant Guidelines and Requirements found on our For Nonprofits page.

The Foundation will determine the number of grants to be awarded annually but expects that a typical grant will be in the $250-$1,000 range.

The Paul Post Fund opens January 1, 2026, and will accept applications on a rolling basis.

New for 2026: All application materials must be submitted electronically through the Community Foundation’s Online Grants Manager (OGM). Visit the Resources for Grantseekers section on our For Nonprofits page to learn how and to register for a new account. Or, access your existing account. To view and begin working on the application, login to the OGM.

To help you prepare, preview a sample of the application. Please note that this is a PDF sample and not the actual application. To view and begin working on the application, login to the Online Grants Manager (OGM).

You will be asked to include the following information in your proposal:

• Name, address, and website for your library
• Name, email address, and phone number of the contact person for your application
• Amount requested (between $250 and $1,000)
• Project narrative of no more than two (2) pages addressing the following:
  • Goal – what you hope to achieve
  • Problem – why it is important to do this work
  • Activities – what you will do during the project
  • Evaluation – how you will know you have succeeded
• Itemized budget for project including expected income and expenses

With questions about the Paul Post Fund for Libraries, please contact Jennifer Barrett.

• Email: jbarrett@vermontcf.org
• Phone: 802-828-7891