Opportunity Overview
The Vermont Electric Cooperative Community Fund is an open, rolling Vermont community grant program supported by voluntary donations from VEC members. The Fund supports organizations serving VEC members in the areas of economic security, emergency and disaster relief, community support and development, and food security.
Funding and Deadline
VEC states that grants generally range from $100 to $1,000, with exceptions possible on a case-by-case basis. The program is rolling, with allocation decisions made quarterly. Quarterly application windows close on December 31, March 31, June 30, and September 30. The current quarterly cutoff is September 30, 2026. VEC does not publish a closing clock time or time zone.
No total 2026 funding pool is published on the controlling program page, and VEC does not state a mandatory match or cost-share requirement.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must be nonprofit tax-exempt organizations and/or public schools. Individuals are not eligible, although funds may pass through eligible organizations to support individual needs. Preference is given to organizations operating in VEC’s service territory, and the Fund is intended to support organizations that serve VEC members.
Funding Priorities
- Economic Security
- Emergency and Disaster Relief
- Community Support and Development
- Food Security
VEC’s published grant history includes Vermont schools, healthcare organizations, behavioral-health and recovery organizations, ambulance and fire services, senior-serving organizations, and other community nonprofits. Prior awards demonstrate program relevance but do not guarantee funding or establish allowability for a specific proposed expense.
Application Process
Applications are submitted through VEC’s online Community Fund application. Eligible applicants may not receive two Community Fund awards within a one-year period. Applicants should confirm current eligibility, service-territory relevance, request purpose, and any live-form requirements before submission.
Atlas Fit Analysis
Atlas Opportunity Score: 62/100. The program is relevant to Vermont schools and community-health organizations, but its typical award size is small and the program is broad rather than healthcare-technology focused.
N9+ Fit: 0/100. The controlling materials do not establish a defensible role for the Nonagon N9+ device and platform.
QC Healthcare Fit: 0/100. No direct QC Healthcare clinical-services or vendor pathway is established by the controlling materials.
Next Action
Eligible Vermont nonprofits and public schools with a specific community need should confirm that the proposed project serves VEC members or VEC territory, verify any current application-form requirements, and submit through VEC’s online application before the applicable quarterly cutoff. The current quarter closes September 30, 2026; no closing time or time zone is published.
Official sources: Vermont Electric Cooperative Community Fund and VEC Community Fund Application.