Vermont Foodbank Community Grants Program is sponsored by Vermont Foodbank. Offers grants to network and program partner organizations supporting the mission to gather and share quality food and nurture partnerships to eliminate hunger in Vermont.

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From forms to trainings to information on ordering food and supplies, the Network Partner Hub has it. Visit the Network Partner Hub Resources for Network Partners Forms, marketing materials and documentation for Network Partners. Programs for Network Partners Learn about Vermont Foodbank programs your organization can participate in.

We offer trainings and orientations on an on-going basis for our Network Partners. Interested in becoming a Vermont Foodbank Network Partner? Start here.

Programs For Network Partners Training and Events For Network Partners ServSafe Food Handler Registration ServSafe Food Handler for Foodbanking Registration Community Grants Program VF WebDev 2026-04-02T13:41:16-04:00 Vermont Foodbank offers grants to network and program partner organizations in support of our mission: To gather and share quality food and nurture partnerships so that no one in Vermont will go hungry.

Grant funds are available through various programs at different times of the year. Each grant opportunity supports different activities and purchases. Explore the sections below to learn more about each grant opportunity.

If available, some grant opportunities will have downloadable application forms and instructions. In 2026, Vermont Foodbank’s Network Relations team has been working to more closely align grant opportunities to the Vermont Foodbank Network’s Guiding Principles: Centering Neighbors’ Needs We center the needs, perspectives, and dignity of our neighbors in all we do.

We are committed to providing nourishing foods and creating welcoming spaces that foster respect, compassion, and belonging. Building Resilience for Lasting Impact We cultivate resilience and sustainability within our partnerships through open communication and shared values.

We believe that resilient organizations are best suited to meet the changing needs of our neighbors, thus providing a lasting foundation for food security throughout the state. Committed to Self-Improvement By embracing learning from both our successes and mistakes, we hold ourselves and our network to a standard of continuous improvement.

Through ongoing engagement, shared learning, and mutual accountability, we strive to evolve together to strengthen organizations and partnerships that build greater food security for everyone. The Catalyst Cohort is a peer-learning program designed to help Network Partners share and receive organizational best practices or systems for greater resiliency.

Selected participants will engage in organizational self-assessments, monthly learning sessions, and a final in-person gathering, while receiving $20,000 to implement strategies that increase their organization’s resilience. This year’s application window is expected to take place from mid-February to mid-March. The 2026 Cohort sessions will happen monthly from April-November 2026.

The first step in engaging with the Catalyst Cohort is to complete a brief organizational self-assessment. If the assessment determines a strong fit for this year’s focus, you will receive an email with the full application. Get started with the organizational self-assessment using our Self Assessment Tool .

Neighbor Engagement Grant Vermont Foodbank is launching an incentives-based grant program to help our network partners put the new Neighbor Engagement Toolkit into action! This grant is designed to be a direct companion to the Neighbor Engagement Toolkit: Improving Neighbor Experience . Our goal is to support your efforts in building meaningful feedback systems and to learn alongside you as you implement this vital work.

We are offering two tiers of funding to meet you where you are on your engagement journey. If you are just starting the first simple step with engagement, this grant can support your organization. If you are ready for deep community partnership, like community conversations or creating a neighbor advisory council, this grant can get you there.

Apply for a Neighbor Engagement Grant The Next Step Grant supports Vermont Foodbank Network Partners in taking a focused, manageable step to strengthen their organization through learning and practical application. Recognizing the realities of limited time and capacity, the grant helps reduce financial barriers to training and emphasizes turning learning into one clear, usable deliverable that strengthens organizational systems.

Partners will be able to access 3 distinct tiers of funding that align with varying levels of project intensity. Projects may focus on areas such as succession planning, financial sustainability, or role clarity. Network Partners may apply multiple times throughout the year.

The grant is not intended for ongoing operations, but instead for learning that leads to durable organizational improvement.

You can view materials and the application related to the Next Step Grant here: Next Step Grant Outline & FAQ Guide Vermonters Feeding Vermonters Grant Through Vermonters Feeding Vermonters Grants, Vermont Foodbank network partners are awarded grant funding to purchase fresh Vermont-grown produce, meat, dairy, eggs, maple syrup, honey, cider, and vinegar directly from local farmers.

More Information and Application Materials Through the Vermonters Feeding Vermonters (VFV) Grant, Vermont Foodbank network partners are awarded grant funding to purchase fresh Vermont grown produce, meat, dairy, eggs, maple syrup, honey, cider, and vinegar directly from local farmers.

Vermonters Feeding Vermonters provides fresh, local, nutritious food to people facing hunger, plays a vital role in the state economy by building strong relationships with and supporting Vermont farmers, and reduces our environmental footprint. The VFV Grant cycle occurs once a year and is due late January. Please reach out to Kyle Weatherhogg for more information.

Download More Information Application Deadline: January 30 Shared Agreements & Feedback We ask that all grantees do their best to honor Vermont Foodbank grant agreements. To learn more about Vermont Foodbank's grants non-compliance process, please read the Grants Pass-Through Escalation Policy . Do you have feedback about any of the grants Vermont Foodbank offers?

Fill out our anonymous survey that will allow you to share any feedback you might have about our grant making programming. Thanks so much for your generous grant. A good tractor with a rototiller will mean more tilled land and more vegetables for needy families.

This year we had a bigger garden and gave out more vegetables than any other year so far. ” ~ White Pine Association, community partner Additional Programs You Might Be Interested In Vermonters Feeding Vermonters Vermont Foodbank | 33 Parker Road | Barre, VT 05641 800-585-2265 | info@vtfoodbank. org Vermont Foodbank is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit organization.

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