The Windham Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Vermonters. Its mission encompasses support for agricultural preservation, environmental enhancement, broad educational efforts, the promotion of arts, crafts, and Vermont traditions, meeting basic human needs, and historic preservation that benefits the wider community.
The Windham Foundation grants program aims at supporting the overall vitality of small-town life. This includes broad goals like maintaining the social and economic health of towns through support for educational programs, local food initiatives, land conservation accessible to the public, environmental protection efforts, social services, cultural resources, and historic preservation. Specifically, its Grafton Fund offers small grants of up to $1000 for community projects and nonprofits operating in the Grafton area, signaling a focused effort to enhance the welfare of local communities through concentrated support. This fund relies on trustee donations and an annual grant from the Windham Foundation, targeting the improvement and success of local organizations dedicated to the multifaceted elements essential to the well-being of small towns.