Meet Our 2025 Grantees

This year, 39 nonprofit organizations received grants totaling $359,336. These grants support programs advancing economic security and opportunity for women+, girls, and gender diverse individuals throughout Vermont.

“Through targeted grantmaking, we’re investing in the leadership, wellbeing, and economic security of women and girls across the state. These funds are more than just financial support—they’re a commitment to equity and opportunity for every woman and girl in Vermont to thrive,” shared Emily Bush, director of the Vermont Women’s Fund. 

For this grant cycle, we received significantly more applications than in years past. Applications were reviewed by the Vermont Women’s Fund Council, a dedicated group of leaders based throughout the state. Our Council member Alison Whritenour said, “As organizations adjust to funding cuts from the current administration, it is imperative that we remain focused on the urgent issues affecting women today, such as childcare, housing insecurity, mental health, and workforce development. It’s a balance, responding to immediate community needs and driving long-term system change.” 

2025 Grant Recipients

• Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center, BEEC Environmental Educator Training Program, Brattleboro – $10,000
• Capstone Community Action, General Operating Support, Barre – $10,000
• Champlain College, Single Parents Program Scholarships, Burlington – $10,000
• Dismas of Vermont, Women’s Dismas House General Operating Support, Hyde Park – $10,000
• Education Justice Coalition of Vermont, Youth Organizing: Building Justice and Equity Minded Youth Leaders, Burlington – $10,000
• Epsilon Spires, Grrrls to the Front Workshop Series, Brattleboro – $10,000
• Green Mountain Camp for Girls, Launching Leaders, Dummerston – $10,000
• Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity, Women’s Homeownership Empowerment Initiative, Williston – $10,000
• Green Mountain United Way, Benefits Cliff Training Support, Barre – $10,000
• Habitat for Aviation, Women Paint Planes - PINK! Training the Next Generation of Women Aircraft Coating Specialists in Vermont, Swanton – $10,000
• Hope Grove Recovery, Empowering Recovery: Comprehensive Operation Support for Sustainable Success, Fairfield – $10,000
• Janet S. Munt Family Room, Healthy Families from the Start (HFS), Burlington – $10,000
• Lund Family Center, Kids-A-Part Parenting Program, Burlington – $10,000
• Mercy Connections, Justice, Mentoring & Reentry (JM&R), Burlington – $10,000
• Milk with Dignity Standards Council, Building Dignity and Power for Women Farmworkers - General Operating Support, Burlington – $10,000
• Mission Farm, The Kitchen at Mission Farm, Killington – $10,000
• NewStory Center, General Operating Support, Rutland – $10,000
• Orange County Parent Child Center, General Operating Support, Tunbridge – $10,000
• Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, Sexual & Reproductive Health Services and Information in Vermont, Colchester – $10,000
• Project Against Violent Encounters, General Operating Support, Bennington – $10,000
• River Gallery School, Empowering Futures: Creative Career Pathways for Girls and Gender-Expansive Youth, Brattleboro – $10,000
• Springfield Area Parent Child Center, General Operating Support, North Springfield – $10,000
• Steps to End Domestic Violence, General Operating Support, Burlington – $10,000
• Sunrise Family Resource Center, Transportation Independence for Young Women, Bennington – $10,000
• Telling My Story, General Operating Support, Windsor – $10,000
• The Civic Standard, Flower Shop & Housing Initiative, Hardwick – $10,000
• The Family Place, General Operating Support, Norwich – $10,000
• The Umbrella of St. Johnsbury, General Operating Support, St. Johnsbury – $10,000
• University of Vermont, Women in Beekeeping, Burlington – $10,000
• Vermont Afghan Alliance, Driving Program for Afghan Women, Burlington – $10,000
• Vermont Works for Women, General Operating Support, Winooski – $10,000
• Yestermorrow, Yestermorrow Women’s+ Scholarships, Waitsfield – $10,000
• Safeline, Youth Outreach Prevention Pilot, Chelsea – $8,000
• Governor’s Institutes of Vermont, Tuition Assistance for Young Women, Winooski – $6,667
• Hannah’s House, Licensed Mental Health Professionals Retention in Washington County, Waitsfield – $6,667
• The MINT, Scholarships for Women & ENBY Makers, Rutland – $5,500
• Good Beginnings of Central VT, General Operating Support, Montpelier – $5,000
• COVER Home Repair, Creating Brave Spaces for Women in Carpentry – Year 4, White River Junction – $4,334
• Vermont Youth Conservation Corps, Healthy, Local Food for Women Facing Insecurity and/or Diet-Related Illnesses, Richmond – $3,168

Be Part of Our Movement

Vermont Women’s Fund grants are only possible through the generosity of our donors and sponsors and ongoing efforts of our community members amplifying our message.

Will you join us? Here's a few more ways you can empower women and girls to build a more inclusive future. We invite you to:

• Donate: Your contribution helps fund initiatives and grantmaking that support women’s leadership, economic security, and access to opportunities across Vermont.
• Volunteer: Get involved by helping organize events or supporting our programs in your local community, like the grantees listed above. Or consider joining the Women's Fund council. 
• Advocate: Join efforts to amplify the voices of women and push for change to create a more equitable Vermont. Help spread the word by sharing our newsletter and social media content (@vtwomendfund). And reach out anytime.

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