Youth and Health Funding from Costco Foundation
Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits running programs for children, education, or health and human services can access funding through Costco Foundation for monetary support of their community initiatives. Organizations with horticulture or school garden projects that advance youth education or health may be eligible if they meet the foundation’s focus areas and other requirements.
Costco Foundation
Vermont Innovative Human Services Funding via Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs in Vermont may be eligible for invitation-only support that can include community or school garden initiatives. Creag Foundation supports creative, smaller or evolving organizations developing new approaches to societal issues; interested groups can submit a letter of inquiry for consideration.
Creag Foundation
Vermont Garden Initiatives Funding via Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, impact-focused nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits in Vermont working on scalable social or environmental solutions can seek up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. Organizations running community or school garden programs may be eligible if they serve underserved populations, operate post-pilot, and aim to reach at least 10,000 people within five years.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Support for Tech-Enabled Gardens
Vermont horticulture and gardening nonprofits using technology to address education, crisis response, or economic empowerment can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Eligible NPOs/NGOs must primarily serve economically underserved communities and propose innovative, scalable programs, with applications accepted year-round starting with a brief LOI.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Vermont Arts and Culture Funding via Hearst Foundation
Arts and culture nonprofits in Vermont and across the U.S. can apply for William Randolph Hearst Foundation support to strengthen cultural institutions and programs. Grants of more than US $100,000 may fund program, capital, or limited general and endowment support, and organizations offering arts or STEAM education connected to community or school garden initiatives may be eligible.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Hearst Foundation Support for Social Services
Nonprofit organizations in Vermont and across the U.S. providing direct social services that address chronic poverty and build economic independence may be eligible for this funding, with awards of more than US $100,000. The William Randolph Hearst Foundation supports program, capital, and general operating needs, prioritizing scalable, proven efforts such as housing, food access, job training, and youth development.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Health Grants in Vermont
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working in health, education, or community services in Vermont can seek funding for programs such as food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM education, and healthy lifestyle initiatives. Labcorp Charitable Foundation provides support that may benefit community and school garden projects connected to nutrition, health, or education goals.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Vermont Youth Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and other eligible organizations working on education, youth health, or family economic stability projects in Vermont and across the U.S. can seek more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation focuses on initiatives serving children and youth from urban low-income communities.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
La Roche Support for Community Programs
Nonprofit charities managing humanitarian, educational, environmental, or arts projects can seek philanthropic support for high-quality, sustainable initiatives through La Roche’s global donations program, including in Vermont. Grants from La Roche help organizations worldwide, and Vermont groups with community or school garden, youth, or environmental education components may be eligible.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Vermont
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations providing health, education, or disaster relief services in Vermont and worldwide can seek support for marginalized communities. With a mission to uplift vulnerable populations, Semnani Family Foundation provides funding for programs such as healthcare access, child welfare, food assistance, and related human and social services that may complement community or school garden efforts.
Semnani Family Foundation
Vermont Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on horticulture, gardening, education, science, or health projects can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for charitable, scientific, medical, or educational programs. Funds must be used within the U.S., and applicants must be tax-exempt under federal law and, when applicable, California law.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Vermont seeking support for community development, basic needs, or related programming can apply for regional sponsorship funding; awards are made at Bank of America Foundation’s discretion. Projects that preserve neighborhoods, expand workforce education, address hunger and shelter, or enhance arts, culture, environment, and inclusion may be eligible, including community and school garden initiatives.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Vermont Social Services Funding via Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation support, with awards from US $5,000 - US $250,000. With a mission to strengthen human and social services, Gupta Family Foundation provides funding for poverty alleviation, disability services, and humanitarian aid, which may benefit Vermont groups connected to community and school gardening efforts.
Gupta Family Foundation
Arts, Education, and Justice Grants from Cowles Charitable Trust
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Cowles Charitable Trust provides Vermont 501(c)(3) organizations with funding for arts, education, social justice, health, ethical journalism, and climate or medical research, including general operating support, up to US $10,000. Community and school garden programs that fit these priorities may be eligible, especially those with diverse funding sources and strong local backing.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Community Programs Funding from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running community, education, youth, environmental, or humanitarian programs, including garden-related projects in Vermont, can apply for Hansen Family Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000. Hansen Family Foundation supports smaller organizations worldwide that promote children’s welfare, education, animals, the environment, humanitarian aid, and arts and culture, with budget and overhead limits in place.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Support for Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profits working in preservation, education, or wellness can access funding to tell powerful stories about their impact through the Storytelling Grant. Offered by the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation, this U.S.-wide opportunity may benefit community and school garden projects that fit its environmental or education priorities.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Rural Community Facilities Funding from USDA
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and Federally Recognized Tribes in rural Vermont can access funding to develop essential community facilities, including community gardens and local food system projects. USDA: Rural Development supports purchasing, constructing, or improving facilities and equipment in eligible rural areas, with grant assistance scaled to community size and median household income.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Community Services Funding from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Vermont can use this grant to support their programs. Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides funding that may benefit community and school garden, horticulture, and gardening initiatives that align with its focus on respecting life, people, and the environment.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Vermont horticulture and gardening organizations, schools, and eligible public entities can access funding for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects that serve Georgia-Pacific communities. Georgia-Pacific Foundation prioritizes 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public institutions located within 30 miles of a GP manufacturing facility, including those running community or school garden initiatives.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Vermont Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Vermont located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. The TJX Foundation supports initiatives that help vulnerable families and children, which may include community and school garden projects that advance education and youth development.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Community and Environmental Grants for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Vermont can seek US $5,000 - US $10,000 in unrestricted program or operating support for environmental, human services, and related work. The Lawrence Foundation funds U.S.-headquartered groups globally, so Vermont community and school garden projects that fit its environmental priorities may be eligible.
Lawrence Foundation
Vermont Community Programs Funding via Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
IRS-qualified nonprofit organizations in Vermont seeking support for community programs, education, arts, health facilities, or environmental and wildlife activities can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 in grants. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports projects where modest funding can significantly advance museums, schools, clinics, youth and senior services, and related community initiatives.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Basic Needs and Community Vitality Grants from Ameriprise
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic needs, community development, cultural enrichment, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s Community Grants program. Organizations in Vermont working on food access, housing stability, financial literacy, or workforce readiness may be eligible, especially where Ameriprise employees or advisors are actively engaged as volunteers.
Ameriprise Financial
Vermont Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Vermont can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, environmental, and community projects. Grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 are awarded annually, which may support community and school garden initiatives that fit these broad priorities.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving community quality of life can access funding for programs in economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief. Organizations near O’Reilly Auto Parts locations, including those running community or school garden projects that address hunger, poverty, or education, may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Support for Community Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations across the U.S. that lead strong, replicable community partnerships can receive national recognition and support through the Mutual of America Foundation’s Community Partnership Award. Vermont groups with community or school garden collaborations may be eligible if their partnerships measurably improve lives, model effective cooperation, and address significant social issues.
Mutual Of America Foundation