Arts & Culture Grant Funders in Vermont
135 foundations with a documented arts & culture focus have made grants to Vermont nonprofits in recent years, together directing $69.2M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 135 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active arts & culture funders in Vermont
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Vermont giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pussycat Foundation | New York | $10.6M | 18 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Endeavor Foundation Inc | New York | $10.2M | 2 | 2023 |
| 3 | The Vermont Community Foundation | Vermont | $8.8M | 21 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $7.0M | 6 | 2024 |
| 5 | Burlington City Arts Foundation Inc | Vermont | $3.7M | 14 | 2025 |
| 6 | Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc | Arkansas | $2.2M | 12 | 2024 |
| 7 | The Aspen Institute Inc | District of Columbia | $1.6M | 3 | 2024 |
| 8 | Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Inc | New York | $750K | 6 | 2024 |
| 9 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $670K | 5 | 2024 |
| 10 | The Sandy River Charitable Foundation | Maine | $405K | 3 | 2024 |
| 11 | Community Foundation of Western | Massachusetts | $390K | 4 | 2025 |
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The funders above are the biggest arts & culture funders in Vermont — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 135 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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