apply for a grant

SCHIP accepts applications for grants twice a year with deadlines of March 15th and September 15th

APPLY FOR A GRANT

Spring Grant Deadline: March 15th, 2026, at 5pm

Since its inception, SCHIP has awarded more than $1 million in impactful grants to improve the communities of Shelburne, Charlotte, and Hinesburg. These grants, made possible through shop sales, are at the core of our mission.

Our grant team takes a strategic approach to funding and encourages eligible organizations to apply.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be:

• A nonprofit organization* or municipality incorporated in Vermont.

• Requesting funding for a project that focuses on Shelburne, Charlotte, and/or Hinesburg.

Our priority is for funding requests for:

• New projects seeking seed funding, or initiatives focused on capacity building or expansion of services.

We also fund:

• Established program expenses (excluding payroll or stipends).

• Events, conferences, or meetings.

• Projects that provide warm clothing for children.

We adhere closely to the areas of focus above (for example, we do not fund political activities, individuals, capital projects, or endowments).

GRANT APPLICATION

If you meet these guidelines, we encourage you to apply through our grant portal: https://form.jotform.com/260457294819064 

*If you are a community project but not an official 501(c)3 non-profit organization, you will need to have an official non-profit organization as your “fiscal sponsor.” A fiscal sponsorship involves an existing 501(c)3 nonprofit offering to provide its tax-exemption and associated benefits to another group, usually a charitable project. The project should generally be aligned with the overall mission of the sponsoring charity. If funded, we would give the grant directly to the sponsoring organization, designating their gift to your activity.  Note that fiscal sponsors are also known as ‘fiscal agents.’  

Questions?  Email us at Grants@TheSCHIP.org