REGION – The Windham Foundation, a nonprofit based in Grafton, Vt.,that works to enhance Vermont’s economic, cultural, and civic life, is pleased to announce its funding opportunities and new guidelines for its 2026 grants program.
Similar to 2025, the foundation will offer two grant cycles, spring and fall, with each cycle having two distinct mission-driven focus areas. New this year, the spring cycle, with a deadline of March 15, at 5 p.m., will be open to nonprofits focused on (1) economic development, workforce development, and/or job readiness; and (2) cultivation of food, food security, food processing and distribution, healthy forests and streams, conservation, and/or climate change adaptation. The fall cycle, with a deadline of Sept. 15, at 5 p.m., will review applications focused on (1) community arts, enhanced learning, mentoring, and/or historic places and preservation; and (2) wellness, housing, outdoor activities, health access, and/or senior programs. More information about these focus areas, and an updated grants guidelines section, can be found at www.windham-foundation.org/grants.
For more information, contact Meg Gonzalez at meg.gonzalez@windham-foundation.org.