Funding Available for Organizations and Programs Supporting Vermont Women and Girls

Funding is now available from the Vermont Women’s Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation for programs that address systemic barriers to economic wellbeing and recognize the disproportionate impact of these barriers on women and girls based on race, gender identity, sexuality, class, age, and ability.

The competitive grant program will award grants of up to $15,000 for proposals that:

• Make pathways to economic wellbeing more visible, accessible, and affordable for all women and girls
• Invest in the economic security and career prospects of women, especially those earning less than a living wage
• Advance strategies that address systemic barriers to economic wellbeing and thriving in Vermont
• Enhance the capacity of the organization to achieve its mission and stated values

The Vermont Women’s Fund awards single or multi-year grants that support programmatic expenses for pilot or established programs and/or general operating costs. It is committed to addressing the needs of women and girls across all areas of the state and prioritizing statewide geographical representation. The fund will also be attentive to projects or programs that engage with the arts.

In 2025, the Vermont Women’s Fund distributed $359,336 to 39 organizations across Vermont. Those grantees reflect the fund’s mission to advance gender equity and justice. To view the list of 2025 grant recipients, visit vermontwomensfund.org/2025grants.

Nonprofits may apply online at any time. Applications will be accepted through March 3, 2026, at 5 p.m. Visit vermontwomensfund.org/grants to learn more about the Vermont Women’s Fund, its mission, and grantmaking.

About the Vermont Women’s Fund: The Vermont Women’s Fund is a component fund of the Vermont Community Foundation, committed to supporting the advancement, self-sufficiency, and economic and social equality of Vermont women and girls. When women rise, communities thrive.