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Project Grants is sponsored by Vermont Humanities. These grants fund community and curriculum development projects that use humanities tools and meet Vermont Humanities' mission to connect with people across Vermont to create just, vibrant, and resilient communities and to inspire a lifelong love of learning. Projects taking place in underserved, rural, or under-resourced communities are prioritized.
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Project Grants - Vermont Humanities Our Project Grants fund community and curriculum development projects with awards up to $5,000 . We do not use federal funding for Project Grants. We encourage 501(c)(3) public charities, government entities, schools, and/or institutions of higher education to apply for a Vermont Humanities grant.
Other groups may apply through a non-profit organization that agrees to act as a fiscal agent and to accept responsibility for meeting the terms of the grant award. View a list of Frequently Asked Questions Project Grant Frequently Asked Questions Project grant applications are reviewed three times per year.
In 2026, our grant deadlines are: Winter/Spring: Wednesday, February 18 with notification of award decision by Wednesday, April 8 projects to be completed by the end of April, 2027 Summer: Wednesday, May 20 with notification of award decision by Wednesday, July 1 projects to be completed by the end of July, 2027 Fall: Wednesday, September 9 with notification of award decision by Wednesday, October 28 projects to be completed by the end of November, 2027 Vermont Humanities now uses the online Submittable platform to manage grant applications for a number of our programs, including Project Grants and Vermont Reads .
Please note that you will be prompted to create a Submittable account in order to apply for a Vermont Humanities grant. Learn more about using Submittable . You can browse our Submittable homepage to view our available grant opportunities.
Vermont Humanities*** December 18, 2020 Our seasonal “Words in the Woods” program allows Vermonters and visitors to enjoy our state’s natural beauty while listening to and reading literature in the outdoors. Humanities Camps are filled with reading and writing projects, field trips, and outdoor activities. We won a 2020 Schwartz Prize for best public humanities programming in the U.S. for Vermont Reads 2019: “March: Book One.
” We supported the Chandler Center for the Arts’ Global Connections Youth Outreach program, which highlights artists from around the world. Our free public events help bring the power of the humanities to communities across Vermont.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, or community groups using a 501(c)(3) Fiscal Agent, who are proposing projects for primarily Vermont audiences which focus on the humanities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Project Grants is funded by Vermont Humanities. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Vermont. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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