Vermont Afterschool, Inc.

Grant for Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs

$5,000–$25k

Amount

Cash

Oct 31, 2026

Deadline

3 weeks left

Vermont

Geography

Regional

Grant

Type

Non Profit

Youth & Family Services
Education
Community Development & Housing

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About this grant

Supports existing regulated child care and afterschool programs in Vermont to maintain or expand capacity and improve program quality for school-age children ages 5-12. Funding can be used for facility maintenance and repairs, equipment, staffing, quality improvements, and other efforts that strengthen afterschool, school vacation, and summer programs. The grant prioritizes equity, access, and quality in out-of-school time programming.

What you get

Grant award between $5,000 and $25,000
Reimbursement for allowable expenses incurred during the grant period (January 1, 2027 – July 31, 2027)
Technical assistance and monitoring support from Vermont Afterschool throughout the grant period
Virtual financial onboarding session with grant coordinator
Access to grant coordinator contact for ongoing support

How to apply

Completed electronic application form
Organization coversheet with contact and program information
Eligibility assurances signed by designated official
Program assurances signed by designated official
Narrative responses: organizational background, values, and strengths
Program capacity and offerings data
Project description and sustainability plan
Detailed budget table with cost categories and descriptions
Project timeline

Eligibility

Must be an existing regulated, center-based child care or afterschool program, or family child care home in good regulatory standing with Vermont Child Care Licensing regulations
Must provide the option to enroll children/families eligible for and participating in CDD's Child Care Financial Assistance Program (CCFAP)
Must provide child care for school age children (ages 5-12) for at least 42 weeks of the year
Must propose a project aimed at maintaining or increasing child care slots, or improving program quality in alignment with STARS assessments or other quality improvement needs
Must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) from SAM.gov
Organizations are limited to one application regardless of number of physical sites or licensees
Must offer low or no-cost options for eligible students

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