Active — statewide implementation effective October 1, 2026Atlas Opportunity Score 94/100
Verified October 1, 2026
Beginning October 1, 2026, Vermont is expanding Medicaid School-Based Services so LEAs can seek cost-based Medicaid reimbursement for medically necessary services delivered at school to Medicaid-enrolled students beyond IEP-only services. The expanded service list includes medical evaluation, examination and consultation, nursing, mental health and other services, pending final federal approval where stated by Vermont.
Required next actionLocal Education Agencies should use the October 1, 2026 School-Based Services Program Manual and covered-service supplements, participate in required Random Moment Time Study processes, follow interim encounter billing guidance until VT NEST adoption, and verify medical-necessity, provider-qualification, documentation, enrollment, and reimbursement requirements for each service.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 88/100
Verified October 4, 2026
University of Vermont Medical Center
UVM Medical Center's FY27 Community Health Investment Fund Critical Need opportunity opened September 8, 2026 and remains open until funds are exhausted. Eligible nonprofit and government organizations serving Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties may seek urgent, one time support; requests often range from $5,000 to $25,000 and certain one time equipment costs are expressly contemplated.
Required next actionConfirm the applicant and project meet the current Critical Need requirements, document the time-sensitive community need, align the budget to an allowable one-time or time-bounded use, and submit through the FY27 application while funds remain available. Submit by the 15th of a month when possible for review the following month.
OpenAtlas Opportunity Score 83/100
Verified October 1, 2026
Agnes M. Lindsay Trust accepts rolling requests from qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits in New Hampshire for $1,000-$7,500 health and welfare, dental/oral-health, food-security, homeless-shelter and related support. First-time applicants submit a letter of inquiry; proposals are reviewed monthly.
Required next actionConfirm 501(c)(3) eligibility and service location in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Vermont. First-time applicants should email a letter of inquiry with mission, history, need, project budget, request amount, other funding sources, tax ID, contact details, and legal address. If invited or previously eligible to submit directly, prepare the full electronic proposal and verify that any prior award is at least one year old before reapplying.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 76/100
Verified October 1, 2026
The A.D. Henderson Foundation supports Vermont early childhood programs, family-serving organizations, and systems-change efforts. Grants generally range from $15,000 to $100,000, with no fixed public application deadline; aligned organizations begin with a Program Director conversation.
Required next actionReview the Foundation's current alignment criteria and Vermont focus, define the proposed outcomes and sustainability approach, then contact the appropriate Program Director about 2 to 4 months before funding is needed. Follow the Program Director's guidance for proposal materials and timing.
Active — rolling emergent and sponsorship requests onlyAtlas Opportunity Score 67/100
Verified October 4, 2026
Vermont Community Foundation
The Vermont Community Foundation's Samara Fund continues to accept qualifying emergent needs and event sponsorship requests on a rolling, year round basis while funds remain. Grants are available up to $5,000 for eligible Vermont projects and organizations supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
Required next actionVerify an eligible Vermont 2SLGBTQIA+ led organization or project and confirm that the request is a current emergent need or qualifying sponsorship. Check the live Online Grants Manager requirements and remaining funding before submission, then apply promptly while rolling funds remain.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 64/100
Verified October 6, 2026
AEDGrant.com
A private corporate-sponsored AED buy-down program linked by the Vermont Department of Health can provide eligible Vermont organizations and individuals up to $1,300 toward the purchase price of an automated external defibrillator. Applications are rolling, and the award is a purchase-price subsidy rather than a cash grant.
Required next actionFor a genuine AED purchase need, apply directly through AEDGrant.com, confirm the approved buy-down amount and remaining purchase price, and separately satisfy Vermont AED placement/registration requirements.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 63/100
Verified October 1, 2026
Vermont Community Foundation
Vermont Community Foundation Green Mountain Fund grants of $500 to $5,000 support nonprofits, schools and municipal entities serving Lamoille or Orleans County and neighboring communities, including projects that increase health and wellness of children and families. Applications are accepted year-round with no fixed deadline.
Required next actionConfirm the applicant is an eligible nonprofit organization, school, or municipal entity serving Lamoille or Orleans County or neighboring communities, align the project to a published Green Mountain Fund priority, review the Foundation's general applicant requirements, and submit electronically through the Online Grants Manager.
Deadline date reached - verify current acceptance statusAtlas Opportunity Score 55/100
Verified September 30, 2026
Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services
Vermont’s FY2027 Building Communities Human Services and Educational Facilities Grant is open through September 30, 2026. Municipalities and nonprofit organizations may seek up to $25,000 for shovel-ready capital projects supporting facilities used to deliver health care, human services, or educational opportunities, with a required 1:1 non-state cash match.
Required next actionDo not initiate a new submission unless Vermont BGS confirms the FY2027 round is still accepting applications. If submissions remain open, use the current Human Services and Educational Facilities instructions and application; otherwise monitor the Building Communities page and distribution list for the next funding round.
AvailableAtlas Opportunity Score 42/100
Verified September 30, 2026
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Vermont schools and eligible early childhood providers may apply for $10,000 to $30,000 through the FY27 Farm to School and Early Childhood Grant. The state has $200,000 available, requires no match, and is accepting applications through October 21, 2026 at 1:59 PM; the official announcement does not state a time zone.
Required next actionEligible Vermont schools and early childhood providers should review the current FY27 RFA and WebGrants requirements, confirm applicant eligibility and project scope, and submit by October 21, 2026 at 1:59 PM. The official program page does not state a deadline time zone, so Atlas does not infer one.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 42/100
Verified October 1, 2026
Vermont Department of Health
The Vermont Department of Health is accepting applications for emergency naloxone (Narcan) units for locations that have experienced an opioid overdose. The application remains open until all available units are distributed; no cash award or fixed closing date is published.
Required next actionFor an eligible Vermont site, confirm the unit will be publicly accessible, complete or confirm OOPRP enrollment, identify the installation location and accessibility plan, designate the staff member responsible for maintenance and restocking, and submit the official application while units remain available. Organizations are responsible for keeping the unit stocked and replacing a damaged unit.
