The Roots & Blossoms Fund Application Form

The Roots & Blossoms Fund

2026 Application
Thank you for your interest in applying to Cultivate's Roots & Blossoms Fund. This application is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Vermont who directly serve youth (ages 0-18), and have a primary focus on the arts or other cultural experiences. We select multiple awardees to receive support in the form of both monetary and in-kind donations.

Recipients will be determined through a variety of criteria, including considerations of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, the extent to which the organization serves the community in which it resides, and how well an organization’s mission aligns with one or more of our four Areas of Support.

The deadline to submit your application is January 30, 2026. We look forward to hearing from you!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to anna@cultivatepr.co.
Our Areas of Support:

1. Access to Arts: Organizations that provide opportunities for youth in underserved and/or rural communities to experience and participate in various forms of art, making art accessible and affordable for all young people.

2. Arts Education & Literacy: Organizations that integrate art into educational curricula for youth to enhance students’ literacy in the arts, and/or that use art and creative expression alongside English literacy or reading-centered programs for youth.

3. Cultural Community Building: Organizations that support youth in exploring the cultural experiences of underrepresented or historically marginalized populations, including educational opportunities and the fostering of meaningful communities. Art may be a component of these organizations’ educational programs, but it is not a requirement.

4. Creative Expression: Organizations that empower youth as creators, encouraging their artistic talents and self-expression, and providing the resources and platforms necessary for them to engage in the art-making process.
Organization name: *
Name of contact at organization:*
Contact's title/role:*
Contact's email address:*
Organization's website:*
What county is your organization located in?*
What area (town(s) or region) does your organization serve?*
Which of the following indicates your organization's annual operating budget?*

Less than $25,000$25,000 – $50,000$50,000 – $100,000$100,000 – $250,000$250,000 – $500,000$500,000 – $1,000,000Greater than $1,000,000
What artistic disciplines or cultural areas does your organization primarily focus on?*

AudiovisualDanceFilmLiterary artsMultidisciplinaryPerforming artsPhotographySculptureTextilesTheaterVisual artsOther
Approximately what % of your organization’s work directly serves youth (ages 0-18)?*
Approximately what % of your organization’s work focuses on the arts/cultural programming? *
Which of our four Areas of Support (listed above) does your organization’s work most align with?*

Access to ArtsArts Education & LiteracyCultural Community BuildingCreative Expression
Provide a short description of how your organization’s efforts fall within the given area(s) of support. *

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Please provide a short description of the project/program for which funding is requested. *

0/200
What is the total amount of funding (up to $1000) that your organization will be seeking?*
Please provide a specific budget breakdown of how these funds would be used to support your programming costs. *

0/150
Does your organization directly serve a historically marginalized community? If so, how does your work benefit this community?*

0/150
As a PR firm, we offer pro-bono PR consultations to some awardees as part of our grant awards. Would you be interested in this additional support?*

YesNoI'm not sure!
(If you are interested in PR consultation): Please share any public relations, communications, or storytelling goals or challenges where your organization could use additional support.

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Please upload the text of your organization's mission statement.*
Please upload Page 1 of the organization's most recent IRS 990 form (Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax). *

(Or, if this poses issues, please email anna@cultivatepr.co for assistance in submitting this form!)
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Where did you hear about The Roots & Blossoms Fund?

Social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)Cultivate websiteNewsletter or email announcementWord of mouth (friend, colleague, community member)Vermont Arts Council publicationPress coverage or local newsOther (please specify)
Anything else we should know?

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