ADDISON COUNTY — Funding is now available through the Walter Cerf Community Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation. Mr. Cerf, a native of Germany who made Addison County his home in his later years, gave more than $10 million to organizations and projects in Vermont before passing away in 2001. He focused much of his giving in Addison County and Brandon.
The Walter Cerf Community Fund committee aspires to continue that focus: roughly two-thirds of the grants are reserved for Addison County/Brandon projects and roughly one-third is reserved for statewide projects that also directly benefit Addison County/Brandon projects. Priority interests are the arts, education, historic preservation, and social services, reflecting the pattern of giving established by Mr. Cerf during his lifetime.
This year, fund advisors will award multiple grants up to $5,000 and one grant up to $25,000. Applications to the fund will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2019. Visit vermontcf.org/Cerf to learn more.