Regional and Local Impact (RALI) Grant Program
The RALI grant funds Vermont-based, community-engaged projects addressing systemic barriers in economic equity, education, climate, health, and democracy through collaboration and best practices.
Funder: Vermont Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (Invitation-only; inquiries reviewed weekly)
Funding Amounts: $15,000–$25,000 per year for 1–2 years; minimum $10,000, maximum $25,000/year
Summary: Supports Vermont-based, community-engaged projects that address systemic barriers in key impact areas through collaboration and best practices.
Key Information: Invitation-only; applicants must first submit a Nonprofit Connection Form for consideration.
Description
The Regional and Local Impact (RALI) grant program is a place-based, invitation-only initiative of the Vermont Community Foundation. It aims to support projects in Vermont that are generated through robust community engagement and address one or more of five strategic focus areas: Economic Equity, Education & Training, Climate & Environment, Health & Wellbeing, and Democracy, Trust, & Community Leadership. The program prioritizes projects that demonstrate readiness, organizational capacity, collaboration, use of best practices, and effective evaluation. The overarching goal is to drive systemic change for Vermonters facing barriers to opportunity, with a strong emphasis on measurable impact and community involvement in decision-making.
