CHESTER, Vt. – The Chester Trustees of Public funds are committed to responsibly manage, grow, and disperse the public funds entrusted to the trustees to benefit the welfare, education, and cemetery needs of the Chester community.
Chester community organizations that have a valid and current 501(c)(3) designation and are in good standing with the IRS may request financial support from the public funds. Two grant cycles will be held per year, with applications for the first cycle due May 31, and applications for the second cycle due Nov. 31. The maximum amount an organization may request is $5,000.
Organizations must hold a current 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, be in good standing with the IRS, complete a grant application signed by organization leadership, and provide all necessary requested documentation. Grant applications can be found on the Town of Chester’s website or can be obtained by emailing tpf@chestervt.gov. Organizations may only request support in one grant cycle in a 12-month period.