Funding Available through the Walter Cerf Community Fund for Addison County, Brandon, and Organizations with Statewide Reach

Funding is now available to nonprofits and municipal organizations through the Walter Cerf Community Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation. The fund makes grants to address charitable needs in Vermont with priority interests in the arts, education, historic preservation, and social services. Within these issue areas, there is a strong desire to support work that addresses the needs of underserved populations. 

Grants are made to organizations that either have a statewide reach and make a unique contribution to Vermont or are located in or serve Addison County or Brandon. Approximately 70% of funds available will be awarded to programs and projects in and/or serving the Addison County or Brandon area; the remaining 30% will support programs and projects with a statewide reach. For grants to statewide programs or projects, priority will be given to those that include services to Addison County and Brandon. 

The fund will consider small ($500-$5,000) and large (up to $25,000) grant requests. Organizations applying for a small grant may request program or project support or general operating support. Large grant requests must be from organizations serving Addison County or Brandon and be program or project specific. 

Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. 

Visit vermontcf.org/cerf to learn more and apply.