Walter Cerf Community Fund
The Walter Cerf Community Fund supports Vermont projects in arts, education, historic preservation, and social services, focusing on underserved populations and community collaboration, especially in Addison County and Brandon.
Funder: Vermont Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Small grants: $500–$5,000 | Large grants: up to $25,000 (1–2 awarded/year) | Grant term: 12 months
Summary: Supports Vermont organizations—especially in Addison County, Brandon, and statewide—for projects in education, historic preservation, arts, and social services, with a focus on underserved populations and community collaboration.
Key Information: Grant rarely funds entire projects; large grants are limited and only for Addison County/Brandon-focused program/project support.
Description
The Walter Cerf Community Fund, managed by the Vermont Community Foundation, provides annual grants to Vermont-based organizations addressing charitable needs in the arts, education, historic preservation, and social services. The fund strongly prioritizes projects serving underserved populations and those that foster community collaboration and cooperation. Approximately 70% of available funds are directed to programs in Addison County and the Town of Brandon, with the remaining 30% supporting organizations with a statewide reach—especially those that also benefit Addison County and Brandon. Established as a permanent endowment to honor Walter Cerf's legacy, the fund aims to support impactful, community-driven projects and encourages applicants to seek multiple funding sources.
