THE VERMONT CHILDREN’S TRUST FOUNDATION IS PLEASED TO OFFER QUARTERLY EQUIPMENT GRANT OPPORTUNITIES TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SERVING CHILDREN IN VERMONT.
EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT GRANTS AWARDS SHALL NOT EXCEED $2,000.
Please read the equipment grant guidelines below, then login or register at the bottom of the page to begin any VCTF application.
The Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation Grants are for primary prevention programs, serving children ages 0-18. These programs strive to reduce the likelihood of juvenile delinquency, truancy, substance abuse, child abuse and other socially destructive behaviors before intervention by authorities, through strength-based activities in a community-based setting. These programs:
- Affirm and promote positive family functioning;
- Work to positively impact societal forces that affect parents, children and youth;
- Strive for coordinated and effective youth services, including service to at-risk youth
- Promote racial equity and reduction of race disparities
Application Timeline
VCTF Equipment Grants will be awarded four times per year.
- Applications submitted by January 31st will be awarded in February.
- Applications submitted by April 30th will be awarded in May.
- Applications submitted by July 31st will be awarded in August.
- Applications submitted by October 31st will be awarded in November.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIPMENT GRANTS
- VCTF will not fund organizations that discriminate against certain groups or individuals in the delivery of programs and service on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability
- VCTF only funds private non-profits, schools, and public entities (town government, etc.) VCTF does not fund individuals or for-profit organizations.
- VCTF does not fund construction projects.
- Equipment must be transferable.
- We do not fund trampolines; climbing structures with overhead monkey bars or more than 3 swings per bay; items in which children cannot be seen when in use, i.e., playhouse; baby walkers; tricycles with spokes.
- Applicants must be in good standing with respect to, or in full compliance with, all taxes due the State of Vermont.
- All regulated child care programs must be in good regulatory standing with the Child Development Division in order to receive funding.
- Applicants must be up to date with the filing of all reports for any previous VCTF grants awarded.
EMERGENCY GRANTS ARE REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS. EXAMPLES OF EMERGENCY SITUATIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Essential equipment loss due to flooding, fire or other natural disaster.
- Essential equipment has broken or been destroyed.
- Essential equipment has been stolen.
- A child is in need of specialized equipment.
In order for your application to be considered:
- The application format must be followed and be complete.
- The purpose of your grant request must match guidelines for VCTF grants.
Completing your application:
- Once registered, you may begin your application. Please save your work often as you progress through the steps. You may pause and save your application at any point and return to your saved application by logging into your application dashboard. Once you finalize and submit your application, you will not be able to edit or add to your application.
- All applications are required to be submitted electronically. You may prepare answers offline, then copy and paste into the online application.
- If you are using a fiscal agent, you are required to give us the fiscal agent’s Tax ID information, mailing address and the timing of their fiscal year.
- Please review the ABOUT YOUR ORGANIZATION information for accuracy and make any necessary corrections. Upon completing registration, your organization’s information is saved and you will receive a confirmation email from VCTF.
- Attachments will not be accepted after the application has been submitted.
If you are requesting funding for more than one item, please be sure that the total number of items requested does not exceed $2,000.
Reporting requirements:
All requests selected for funding will be responsible for providing VCTF with a final report and equipment receipts within 30 days of funding.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: For questions about the grant applications please contact [email protected] or call 802-951-8604.
