Crosby-Gannett Fund
Forecasted
Crosby-Gannett Fund supports community-based organizations and projects with multiyear funding for programs, capital work, and operations that strengthen vitality and connections in the Brattleboro area.
Funder: Vermont Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One annual award of $22,500 over three years ($7,500 per year)
Summary: The Crosby-Gannett Fund provides multiyear capacity-building support for creative community efforts that strengthen the Brattleboro area.
Key Information: Applicants must serve the Brattleboro area; groups without eligible tax-exempt status need a fiscal sponsor.
Description
The Crosby-Gannett Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation supports endeavors that contribute to the betterment and vitality of the Brattleboro area. Established with assets from the former Crosby Foundation, it carries forward a commitment to serving local community needs. Its funding model provides reliable, three-year capacity-building support to creative ideas that can use modest funding to take off and make a meaningful difference.
The fund prioritizes small community-based organizations and discrete projects within larger organizations. It supports programs, capital projects, and operating expenses, with an emphasis on addressing specific community challenges, strengthening the area's social, cultural, and economic fabric, and building social connections. Other priorities include inclusion of historically marginalized groups, environmental sustainability, expanded services, and leveraging additional funds or partnerships.
