Funding Available Through the Walter Cerf Community Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation
Supporting Addison County, Brandon, and Organizations with Statewide Reach
Funding is now available through the Walter Cerf Community Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation to nonprofits and municipal organizations working to address charitable needs across Vermont. The fund prioritizes support for the arts, education, historic preservation, and social services, with particular interest in efforts that address the needs of underserved populations.
Grants are awarded to organizations that serve Addison County, the town of Brandon, or offer a unique, statewide contribution to Vermont. Approximately 70% of available funding will support programs and projects in or serving Addison County and Brandon, while the remaining 30% will fund statewide efforts. Priority will be given to statewide proposals that include a meaningful benefit to Addison County and Brandon communities.
Both small ($500-$5,000) and large (up to $25,000) grants are available. Small grants may support specific programs or general operating needs. Larger grants must support specific programs or projects and be requested by organizations serving Addison County or Brandon.
Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Visit vermontcf.org/cerf to learn more and apply.
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The Vermont Community Foundation was established in 1986 as an enduring source of philanthropic support for Vermont communities. A family of more than 1,000 funds, foundations, and supporting organizations, the Foundation makes it easy for the people who care about Vermont to find and fund the causes they love. The Community Foundation and its partners put nearly $80 million annually to work in Vermont communities and beyond. The heart of its work is closing the opportunity gap—the divide that leaves too many Vermonters struggling to get ahead, no matter how hard they work. The Community Foundation envisions Vermont at its best—where everyone can build a bright, secure future. Visit vermontcf.org or call 802-388-3355 for more information. Give where your heart lives.