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Vermont Samara Fund – LGBTQ+ Business & Community Grants (2026)

The Vermont Community Foundation's Samara Fund (2026) provides transformational grants to LGBTQ+-led organizations and projects in Vermont. Led by queer and trans Vermonters, it supports power-building, health, joy, and safety for LGBTQ+ and HIV-positive Vermonters. Business-focused applications accepted.

About this program

Visit the program website for full details.

Eligibility

LGBTQ+-led organizations and projects in Vermont. The fund operates with anti-racist, power-shifting, and transformative justice frameworks. Business development projects supporting LGBTQ+ communities eligible.

Requirements

  • LGBTQ+-led project or organization in Vermont
  • Apply through Vermont Community Foundation Samara Fund at vermontcf.org
  • 2026 applications open