Paul Post Fund for Libraries
The Paul Post Fund for Libraries from Vermont Community Foundation supports Vermont library projects that foster literacy and reading engagement among young adults.
Funder: Vermont Community Foundation
Due Dates: January 1, 2027 (next anticipated opening) | Closed for 2026
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $250–$1,000 per project; number of awards varies annually.
Summary: Supports Vermont libraries in fostering literacy and reading engagement among young adults through targeted projects and programs.
Key Information: Only school, municipal, or public nonprofit libraries in Vermont are eligible to apply.
Description
The Paul Post Fund for Libraries, administered by the Vermont Community Foundation, is designed to support Vermont libraries in their efforts to foster and strengthen literacy among young adults. The fund prioritizes projects that actively engage youth in reading, such as acquiring books, graphic novels, and e-books (with planned programming), developing reading enrichment initiatives, hosting seminars or workshops (e.g., author visits), and making small capital improvements to young adult or children’s sections. The ultimate goal is to inspire a lifelong love of reading and enhance library services for young people across Vermont.
