Vermont Department of Education, 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant competition is designed for the purpose of creating and maintaining high-quality afterschool learning opportunities.
Funding information: Grant awards run for five years and must be for a minimum of $50,000 per year.
Contact: Emanuel Betz, Emanuel.betz@state.vt.us
For more information visit: http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/pgm_federal/21st_CCLC.html

Vermont Agency of Human Services, Child Development Division
Two grants available: Start-Up Grants and Quality Improvement Grants
Contact: Ruth Matthews, ruth.matthews@ahs.state.vt.us
For more information visit: http://www.vtchildrenstrust.org/grants/after_school.htm

Vermont Agency of Human Services, Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation
Priorities: Infants and children thrive; Children are ready for and succeed in school; Children live in stable, supported families; Youth choose healthy behaviors.
Other funding sources listed on website: – The Lynne Von Trapp award;  The Mikell spirit youth award Requests $1000 – $20,000, with typical award $7000
Funding information: Funding for up to three years, with decreased amounts years two and three
Deadline(s): Mid March
Contact: Hilda Green, Grants Manager, Hilda.Green@comcast.net
For more information visit: http://www.vtchildrenstrust.org/

A.D. Henderson Foundation
Supports initiatives in Florida and Vermont. Priorities: Kindergarten Readiness; Lifelong Learning; Childcare; Strengthening bonds among communities, families, and children; Foster use of technology.
Funding information: Three page grant proposal submitted only after contacting foundation to discuss initiative
Contact: Edward A. Gale, Program Director, 802- 888-1188, egale@hendersonfdn.org
For more information visit: http://www.hendersonfdn.org/index.htm

The Agnes M. Lindsay Trust
Supports initiatives in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Priorities: Health and Welfare; Camp Scholarships; Education Scholarships.  Letter of inquiry may be submitted prior to full proposal.
Funding information: Grant awards between $5000 – $10,000 in 2008; Total amount awarded for education initiatives $677,500
Deadline(s): Proposals reviewed monthly
Contact: Susan Bouchard, Administrative Director, 603-669-1366, Toll Free 866-669-1366, admin@lindsaytrust.org
The Agnes M. Lindsay Trust, 600 Chestnut Street, Manchester, New Hampshire  03104
For more information visit: http://www.lindsaytrust.org/

The Thomas Thompson Trust
Only funds Windham County. Priorities:  Health; Education; Social or civic betterment.
Funding information: Grant awards up to $25,000
Deadline(s): January 7th; April 7th; July 7th; October 7th
Contact: Susan T. Monahan, Grants Coordinator, 617-951-1108, smonaham@rackemann.com
The Thomas Thompson Trust, c/o Rackermann, Sawyer & Brewster, 160 Federal Street, 13th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts  02110-1700
For more information visit: http://thomasthompsontrust.org/

Turrell Fund
Supports initiatives in New Jersey and Vermont. Priorities: Direct service to children.
Funding information: Grant awards between $3000 – $60,000 in 2008, with average award approximately $10,000 – $15,0000
Deadline(s): February 1st; August 1st
Contact: Jeneanne Kautzmann, Grants Manager, 973-783-9358, turrell@turrellfund.org
Turrell Fund, 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, New Jersey  07042-2358
For more information visit: http://www.foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/turrell/index.html

Vermont Community Foundation
Priorities: Basic Human Needs; Sustainable Communities; Successful Communities (education falls into this category)
Funding information: Up to $10,000
Deadline(s): May 15th; September 15th
Contact: The Vermont Community Foundation, P.O. Box 30 – 3 Court Street, Middlebury, Vermont  05753, 802-388-3355
For more information visit: http://www.vermontcf.org/

Windham Foundation
Priorities: Agriculture and food systems; Disadvantaged youth; Environmental enhancement; Education in the broadest sense; Public policy issues; Promotion of the arts; Meeting basic human needs; Historic preservation
Deadline(s): November 6, 2009; March 5, 2009; May 7, 2010; August 6, 2010
Contact: Beck Nystrom, Grants Administrator, 802-843-2211 ext. 10, info@windham-foundation.org
The Windham Foundation, Inc., 225 Townshend Road, Post Office Box 70, Grafton, Vermont  05146
For more information visit: http://www.windham-foundation.org/

Grant Databases and Listings

AfterSchool.gov – www.afterschool.gov, can connect you to information on federal grants, how to organize a program and other resources.

Grants.gov – The most accessible source of information on all U.S. government grants is www.grants.gov/ It is enormous and best handled by signing up for automatic emails of new announcements from the departments and programs related to afterschool.

Channing Bete Company – Channing Bete Company provides publications, programs, and products to help organizations meet outreach and education goals. The site also includes specific information related to funding sources: http://www.channing-bete.com/funding/index.php

Digital Wish- This organization helps put technology in the hands of teachers and in classrooms by connecting educators with companies donating technology and equipment. The website also includes a list of specific grant funders: http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/grants