Health, Wellness, & Economic Empowerment Grant for Communities Impacted by Racial Injustice
Health, Wellness, & Economic Empowerment Grant for Communities Impacted by Racial Injustice funds programs for Vermont communities to advance healing, wellness, and economic stability.
Funder: Vermont Community Foundation
Due Dates: November 16, 2026 (Translation requests) | January 8, 2027, 5 p.m. (LOI) | April 2, 2027, 5 p.m. (Invited full applications)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 total over two years; six to eight projects expected
Summary: Supports Vermont programs advancing healing, wellness, and economic empowerment for people and communities impacted by racial injustice.
Key Information: Applicants must be Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits or nonprofit organizations/community groups using a tax-exempt fiscal sponsor.
Description
The Vermont Community Foundation supports new and existing programs that center healing and wellness and/or economic empowerment for people and communities impacted by racial injustice. The program connects health, wellbeing, and economic stability, with funding for healthy lifestyles, mental wellbeing, workforce development, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, wealth-building, and other community-informed approaches.
Supported activities may include culturally responsive support groups and healing circles, cultural belonging and connection, chronic disease prevention and management, youth resilience, budgeting support, business mentorship, start-up education, and access to capital. The foundation encourages creative ideas grounded in community needs and prioritizes work informed and led by people impacted by racial injustice or sharing the lived experience of the communities served.
