Vermont Business Magazine During the week of April 13th, the Vermont Community Foundation distributed the second round of grants from both the VT COVID-19 Response Fund and the Community Foundation’s own discretionary grants budget, totaling $529,000. Through these channels, approximately $1.16 million has been distributed since the Fund was established on March 13th. As of April 15th, donations to the VT COVID-19 Response Fund have reached $3.2 million, which the Community Foundation will continue to distribute in multiple phases to respond to immediate needs and long-term recovery efforts across the state.
Community Foundation grants have ranged from $500 to $25,000 and have been made directly to organizations serving vulnerable populations as well as to partner organizations that are making sub-grants to their network members. This second round of grants is focused on shelters serving families and domestic violence survivors, food pantries and food shelves, as well as home health and visiting nurse agencies. A small number of grants have also been made to organizations working on language translation, coordination of community organizing efforts, and training for end of life counseling.
For more information, including the complete list of grant recipients, or to make a donation to the VT COVID-19 Fund, please visit VTCOVID19repsonse.org.
The Vermont Community Foundation inspires giving and brings people and resources together to make a difference in Vermont. This includes helping to coordinate philanthropic response in times of crisis and challenge. The Foundation is committed to helping Vermont communities that are impacted by COVID-19 by responding to immediate needs and long-term recovery efforts. Visit VTCOVID19Response.org to learn more.
Source: Vermont Community Foundation 4.22.2020