The Stratton Community Foundation supports local 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children & families in southern Vermont.
Our grants help programs that address issues of poverty in the areas of basic necessities, education, hunger, and health.
Who Can Apply?
- Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
- Programs serving children & families in our service area towns (Arlington, Bondville, Danby, Dorset, Jamaica, Landgrove, Londonderry, Manchester, Newfane/Newbrook, Pawlet, Peru, South Londonderry, Stratton, Sunderland, Townshend, Wardsboro, Weston, Windham, and Winhall)
What We Fund
- Food & hunger relief
- Health & dental access
- Basic necessities (safety, warmth, shelter)
- Education & economic opportunity programs
Deadlines & Cycles
- April 1–30 (for June decisions, grant requests of any amount)
- September 1-30 (for October decisions, grants up to $5,000)
- December 1-31 (for January decisions, grants up to $5,000)
How to Apply
- Complete the official application (linked here when grant cycles are open)
- Emergency Assistance Gift applications must be filled out by a referring social service partner or school administrator.
For questions, contact info@strattonfoundation.org.
Emergency Assistance Gifts are intended to help children and families experiencing an acute need. The Stratton Community Foundation supports programs that address the challenges of poverty. Emergency Assistance Gift applications must be filled out by a person or organization on behalf of the applicant.
Moving Mountains funds are a component of the Head-to-Toe program intended to provide school administrators with discretionary funds to care for the immediate needs of your low-income children and families. Requests for Moving Mountains are considered on a rolling basis, and do not require a grant application within our review periods. Please fill out the form to request Moving Mountains funds that range from $1,000-$3,000 relevant to your school population and rate of low-income/poverty. Moving Mountains funds may be used to address hunger, basic necessities, and health; they may not be used for school operational expenses.
