Grants for Women in Vermont

When you are in need of some help, it can be hard to figure out where to find it. For this reason, we have created the following list of top grants and programs which are available to women living in Vermont. Whether you are wanting to attend college, lower your electric bill, start a business, or stretch your budget a little further, there is something for you here.

The 1000 Dreams Scholarship

The 1000 Dreams Scholarship is available to females enrolled and attending either high school or college in Vermont. The grant does not cover tuition, but it does help with many other costs associated with attending school. If you are chosen, you can receive assistance with school fees, books, bills, food, artist supplies, and more. To get the details on this awesome program, click the link here.

The Weatherization Assistance Program

Vermont winters are down right bone chilling and heating costs can be quite high, especially if your home is not energy efficient. Thankfully, the Vermont Weatherization program exists to help low-income households optimize their homes for energy efficiency. Qualifying families can get help sealing doors and windows, or replacing them if needed, changing or installing insulation, upgrading and installing appliances, and more. All free of cost! If you would like to learn more, follow the link here.

The FedEx Grant for Small Businesses

Each year, FedEx Shipping grants 10 small businesses up to $25,000 in cash. On top of that, it provides credits on FedEx Office and Print services. Applying is simple, and can be done entirely online from the comfort of your home. Simply answer the questions on the application (they will ask about your business, what you want the money for, etc.) and you are good to go. You can even include a short video explaining or showcasing your business.

Remember, the more information you provide, the more likely you are to be considered. To qualify, your company must have been in business for at least six months, and be operating for-profit. To learn more about this great offer from FedEx, click here.

Pell Grant

Do you have a desire to attend college and get a higher education, but find that the substantial costs are holding you back? Then, you should know about the Pell Grant. Qualifying low-income students who want to attend a participating college can get up to $6,000 per school year. This money is used to pay for tuition, school books, any related school fees, room and board, and more.

The grant is funded by the government but distribution is left up to the schools. Tuition is usually deducted from any awarded money instantly. If this sounds like the right fit for you, see what you qualify for by heading to this link and filling out the FAFSA form.

Following filling out the form, you should stay in contact with the financial aid office at the school you plan to attend. If you want to learn more or would like to see a list of participating schools, click here.

Vermont’s Fuel Assistance Program

This program assists low-income families by paying their heating bills, either partially or completely, depending on qualifying factors and fuel costs. You can be in virtually any type of home, a rental, condo, section 8, one that you own, etc. You can even receive benefits if your fuel costs are included in your rent!

This is a very important program to many people living in Vermont, as keeping warm can become a matter of life and death. To learn more about this program, or if you wish to submit an application, click here.

3SquaresVT

3SquaresVT is an excellent program designed to help families keep three meals on the table for each person in their home, every day. The amount you can receive is based on a number of factors including income, the number of family members in your household, the ages of family members, and more, so amounts vary. Generally speaking though, the average paid out per family is somewhere between $200 and $250 per month. If you want to learn more, click here.

There you have it, grants and financial assistance programs for women in Vermont. If you need help and one of these sound like a good fit, don’t hesitate to follow the respective link and learn more.