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Applications are closed for the 2025-26 cycle. Thank you to everyone who applied! Our team is reviewing applications and engaging in follow-up conversations.

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Eligibility

The following organization types are eligible to apply for funding:

  • Individual Schools

  • Supervisory Unions/School Districts

  • Hospitals/Healthcare systems

  • Nonprofits (examples include, but are not limited to social service agencies, parent child centers, regional planning commissions, and organizations that provide resources and programming to the public, such as libraries, arts organizations, etc.)

  • Colleges and universities, including community colleges

  • Municipalities

  • Native American Indian Tribes recognized by the State of Vermont

  • For Profit Organizations

Steps to Apply

  1. Read Request for Proposals (RFP) and Logic Models from the Reference Materials section below.

  2. Attend a Funding Workshop

  3. Collect Required Documents

    1. Organization’s W-9 (Hand-signed and dated within the last 3 months)

    2. Organization’s Certificate of Insurance

    3. Letter of Commitment from Fiscal Agent (if applicable)

  4. Complete the Application Form at the End of This Page, or Download the Written Application from the Reference Material Section of this Page and Email it to the VPLO Coordinator.

    Applications can be saved and returned to until the application window closes, at which point incomplete applications will be voided.

  5. Downloadable Written Application- Complete All Sections

    Review this checklist to ensure all sections are complete before submitting

    1. Itemized Budget

    2. Budget Justification

    3. Subgrant Contract Requirements

    4. Subgrant Contract Required Documents- Attach Required Documents

      • Applicant’s W-9 (Hand-signed and dated within the last 3 months)

      • Applicant’s Certificate of Insurance

      • Letter of Commitment from Fiscal Agent (if applicable)

    5. Risk Assessment

Application Timeline

Click into events on the calendar to view additional details or add a reminder to your personal calendar.

Funding Workshop | Watch the recording

Applications Due | April 18 by 5:00 p.m.

Award Announcements | June 2 by 5:00 p.m.

Initial Review Begins | April 21

Funding Begins | July 1

Reference Materials

If you’re unable to fill out the application form through the digital method provided, you may download and complete the Written Application form and e-mail it to the VPLO coordinator by the application deadline.

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