Fanny Holt Ames and Edna Louise Holt Fund 2026-2027
The Holt Fund offers grants for evidence-based health, medical, and housing projects addressing health inequities and access in Grafton, Vermont, and nearby towns.
Funder: Health Resources in Action
Due Dates: July 7, 2026
Funding Amounts: Traditional Grants: up to $15,000 (small) or over $15,000 (large, no set cap); Housing Initiative: $25,000–$100,000; one-year grants
Summary: Supports nonprofit initiatives addressing health, medical, or housing needs in Grafton, Vermont and surrounding towns, with priority for underserved populations.
Key Information: Only one application per cycle per organization; requests >25% of operating budget are typically not considered.
Description
The Fanny Holt Ames and Edna Louise Holt Fund provides annual competitive grants to nonprofit organizations working to improve health and well-being in Grafton, Vermont, and nearby communities. The Fund prioritizes projects that address health inequities, improve access to care for vulnerable populations, and foster lasting community impact. Funding is available for both Traditional Grants (health and medical needs) and a dedicated Housing Initiative (addressing housing as a social determinant of health). Emphasis is placed on collaborative, evidence-based approaches that demonstrate measurable outcomes and serve the largest number of people in the catchment area.
