The J. Warren & Lois McClure Foundation

Grant for Vermont Education and Workforce Development Nonprofits

$10k–$100k

Amount

Cash

Rolling

Deadline

Vermont

Geography

Regional

Grant

Type

Foundation

Education
Workforce Development & Job Training
Economic Empowerment

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About this grant

Supports organizations working to make education and training pathways to Vermont's most promising jobs more visible, accessible, and affordable. Funded work focuses on accelerated pathways to debt-free associate degrees, teacher workforce development, service-to-career pathways, and work-based learning coordination. Grants range from small mini-grants for community career exploration to larger systems-change investments.

What you get

Invitation-only grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000+ for systems development or systemic change
Multi-year sustaining grants for ongoing mission-aligned programs (no reporting requirements)
Mini-grants of $250–$2,500 for schools, libraries, and community organizations

How to apply

Contact Executive Director to discuss project alignment with foundation priorities
Formal proposal (for larger grants); mini-grants do not require a formal proposal

Eligibility

Must be located in or serve the people of Vermont
Must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) or be a public agency, school, or municipality in Vermont
Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status may apply with a fiscal sponsor
Must employ staff and provide services without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, political affiliation, military service, or physical or mental ability
Invitation-only process for grants $10,000–$100,000+; contact foundation to discuss alignment

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Grant for Vermont Education and Workforce Development Nonprofits

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