Grants Received
LEGO CHILDREN’S FUND
Grant funding supported the Art and Sculpture in the Natural Environment project during which Kim Ray provided a 15-day Nature Art residency exploring seasonal nature items with the children while creating permanent and temporary nature art.
Mt. Laurel
Scholarships for children to attend summer camp programs were provided for children ages 3-10 through the Mt. Laurel Foundation. Additional staff was also hired to provide a successful camp experience, and support the growth and development of children with developmental delays.
Stewarts Foundation
Funds supported bus transportation and enrichment activities for schoolage children enrolled at Camp Adventure and Happy Days Playschool’s afterschool program.
Stratton Foundation
Grant funding supported the Art and Sculpture in the Natural Environment project during which Kim Ray provided a 15-day Nature Art residency exploring seasonal nature items with the children while creating permanent and temporary nature art.
Southern Vermont Arts Center Outreach
Grant funding supported the Art and Sculpture in the Natural Environment project during which Kim Ray provided a 15-day Nature Art residency exploring seasonal nature items with the children while creating permanent and temporary nature art.
Vermont Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts
Funds provided support for a multi-disciplinary arts enrichment program for children, parents, teachers and community members.
Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation
Provided a grant to purchase classroom materials and equipment that would support the social emotional growth of children ages 1-5.
Vermont State Child Development Division
The Child Development Division provides supports in various ways. Child subsidies. through CDD, for working parents, those in school or for family support can be helpful to fund children and lower their childcare costs. CDD also provides Special Accommodations grants for an aide for special needs children in childcare.
Vermont State Dept. of Education
The Department of Education funds scholarships for low income and/or at risk three and four year olds attending our morning preschool program. Approximately 15-20 children benefit from this program. The DOE also manages the Federal Food Program which provides funds for all our children to receive quality, healthy, nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and snacks each day.