Vermont Women’s Fund awards over $400,000 in grants to local nonprofits

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The Vermont Women’s Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation, has awarded $411,650 to 46 nonprofit organizations across Vermont this year. The grants support programs that advance economic security, opportunity, and health and well-being for women+, girls, and gender-diverse individuals statewide.

“This year’s grantmaking reflects the power of collective giving,” said Emily Bush, director of the Vermont Women’s Fund. “Together, donors have helped us surpass $400,000 in grants for only the second time in the fund’s 30-year history. These investments support efforts to expand childcare access, advance pay equity, strengthen leadership opportunities, and create a more equitable future for women and girls across Vermont.”

For the second consecutive year, the Vermont Women’s Fund saw record demand, receiving $1.3 million in funding requests during the 2026 grant cycle. The requests reflect growing pressures facing Vermont communities as nonprofit organizations work to address widening funding gaps. During the same period, the fund also received record philanthropic support, with individuals and community partners in Vermont and beyond contributing to meet the growing need.

Grant applications were reviewed by the Vermont Women’s Fund Council, a statewide group of leaders committed to advancing gender equity across Vermont. [...]

Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for funding can expect the next grant cycle to open in January 2027.

2026 Grant Recipient: Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO), General Operating Support, Burlington - $11,250