VCTF Grants

Vermont Children's Trust Fund grants are given annually, with the grant cycle starting in late January. Please see the timeline.

Grants are awarded to Vermont 501(c) 3 nonprofits organizations, municipalities or schools that provide primary prevention programs for children and their families. Grants are not given to individuals or for-profit organizations.

Primary prevention reduces the likelihood of juvenile delinquency, truancy, substance abuse, child abuse and other socially destructive behaviors, and avoids intervention by authorities. Prevention programs use strength-based activities in a community-based setting. These programs:

• Affirm and promote positive family functioning rather than just prevent problems
• Work to influence societal forces that affect parents and children
• Are offered to ALL members of the population
• Assure that participation in the program or activities is voluntary

Successful grant requests must meet one of the following Agency of Human Services State Team Outcomes for Healthy Vermonters:

• Infants and children thrive
• Children are ready for and succeed in school
• Children live in stable, supported families
• Youth choose healthy behaviors

For 2014 Grants, organizations may apply for a one-year grant for up to $7,500.  Programs must be new or an expansion of an existing program to be eligible. Applicants are required to be non-profit organizations or municipalities.  Grants are not given for construction projects.