Vermont · Private Foundation Grant

A.D. Henderson Foundation Grants (Vermont)

Funding

$15,000-$100,000

Grade Focus

K-12 and community

Application Due

Rolling — contact foundation directly

Level of Gov't

Private Foundation — A.D. Henderson Foundation

Eligibility

Vermont nonprofits and K-12 schools. The A.D. Henderson Foundation supports Vermont education and community programs with meaningful mid-size grants. Programs with clear outcomes and community benefit are priorities.

Program Goals

A.D. Henderson Foundation is one of Vermont's most significant mid-size private education funders. STEM education, technology access, and youth development programs that serve Vermont students are strong fits.

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Application and Distribution

Rolling applications — contact the foundation directly for the current application process and guidelines. The foundation may be reached through the Vermont Community Foundation network.

Cycle Notes

Rolling cycle. No fixed annual deadline. Contact the foundation directly for current priorities and application guidance.

Grant Award Amount

$15,000 to $100,000. A significant mid-size grant that can fund multi-year STEM programs, equipment packages, and curriculum development.

Allowable Purchases

Forward Education Products for This Grant

These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing
Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes A.D. Henderson significant for Vermont schools?

The $15K-$100K award range is meaningful for multi-year program funding — larger than most Vermont private grants.

Is there a formal application deadline?

Rolling — contact the foundation directly for current priorities and process.

What types of programs are funded?

Education and community programs in Vermont with clear outcomes and community benefit. STEM and technology programs are a strong fit.

Can schools apply directly?

Yes — Vermont K-12 schools are eligible applicants.

How can Forward Education help?

We provide curriculum alignment documents and multi-year program plans that frame our tools as sustained student learning investments for foundation grant applications.

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