Grantors
“Since we launched TechSpark in 2017, we’ve helped communities secure more than $125
million in funding and helped create thousands of jobs,” said Kate Behncken, Corporate Vice
President, Microsoft Philanthropies. “By expanding TechSpark to all 50 states, we hope to
continue our hyperlocal, partner-driven work to help communities realize the potential of
technology and foster greater economic opportunity.”
Earlier this year, Microsoft announced the expansion of its TechSpark program to tackle digital
inclusion in four focus areas: digital access, digital skills, computer science education, and digital
transformation with local based organizations. Since its inception in 2017, TechSpark has helped
its eight communities secure more than $125 million in community funding, skill 55,000 people,
and create 3,300 jobs. Read more about Microsoft TechSpark here.
million in funding and helped create thousands of jobs,” said Kate Behncken, Corporate Vice
President, Microsoft Philanthropies. “By expanding TechSpark to all 50 states, we hope to
continue our hyperlocal, partner-driven work to help communities realize the potential of
technology and foster greater economic opportunity.”
Earlier this year, Microsoft announced the expansion of its TechSpark program to tackle digital
inclusion in four focus areas: digital access, digital skills, computer science education, and digital
transformation with local based organizations. Since its inception in 2017, TechSpark has helped
its eight communities secure more than $125 million in community funding, skill 55,000 people,
and create 3,300 jobs. Read more about Microsoft TechSpark here.
Apple, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables and accessories, and other variety of related services.
Technology for Tomorrow is a Grow with Google partner. As a Grow with Google partner, we make it easy for individuals and organizations receive quality digital literacy training. This partnership gives us unlimited access to trainings, program materials and a dedicated support team which we use to create an effective training program.
The Vermont Community Foundation was established in 1986 as a permanent source of support for the state. We are a family of hundreds of funds and foundations created by Vermonters to serve their charitable goals. We provide the advice, investment vehicles, and back-office expertise to make your giving easy and inspiring. Together, our funds and programs provide more than $25 million a year in grants in Vermont and beyond.
NorthCountry Federal Credit Union provides personalized financial solutions, which include personal savings accounts, business savings accounts, personal checking accounts, business checking accounts, mortgage loans, auto loans, home equity lines of credit, certificates, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and more. Bank online, via your mobile device or visit one of our conveniently located branches throughout Vermont including Alburgh, Barre, Berlin, Burlington, South Burlington, Colchester, East Montpelier, Lyndonville, Montpelier, Morrisville, Newport, and Orleans.
Northfield Savings Bank wants to be the bank that fits your life. That’s why we’re here to make banking as easy, convenient and safe as possible with mobile and online banking, drive-up service, and by appointment in our branches. That is banking your way.
Mascoma Bank is a B Corp™ which is a natural extension of what we have always been, a mutual bank chartered to serve the needs of the communities we serve. Now as a Certified B Corporation®, we strive to be a force for positive change, demonstrating that people and place matter, and to be responsible for each other as well as future generations.
We are the proud recipients of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds provided to the City of Burlington through the Corona Virus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) for us to deliver our digital literacy training programs for the Burlington city residents.
We’re a trusted leader in all types of power conversion and energy storage. Our products energize and strengthen vital industries such as hydrogen, e-mobility, energy storage, mining, metal finishing and defense, all while helping to shape a shared vision of a clean energy future.
Green Mountain Power is an energy transformation company providing power and innovative products and services to three-quarters of Vermont.
At National Life, we believe strong connections are the ties of strong communities. We also believe being a good corporate citizen is about more than writing checks. It’s about listening to the needs of our community and offering to help however we can.
T.S. Peck Insurance was founded in 1869 by General Theodore S. Peck in Burlington, VT and is one of the largest insurance agencies in Vermont. We are able to leverage our company partners to provide our customers with fully customized personal and commercial insurance.
Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP is one of the largest independent CPA and business advisory firms in Northern New England. We take pride in offering trusted industry expertise rendered with a highly personal touch from our offices in South Burlington, Vermont and Lebanon, New Hampshire.
Efficiency Vermont was founded in 2000 as the nation’s first energy efficiency utility. It is Vermont’s objective advisor on saving energy through efficiency, which is the most affordable, local fuel source. In every county, we provide Vermonters with technical services and financial support to improve their homes, businesses, and communities. We also train and partner with local providers of efficient goods and services so all Vermonters can easily find the efficiency resources they need.
M&T Bank Corporation is a bank holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York, which had assets of $200.7 billion at December 31, 2022. M&T Bank Corporation’s subsidiaries include:M&T Bank, Wilmington Trust, National Association, and M&T Securities, Inc. M&T Bank has banking offices in New York State, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.
The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation was created to fund organizations here in Vermont and around the country that are working for progressive social change.We support grassroots groups throughout the U.S. and its territories that are led by the people most impacted by the legacies of white supremacy culture as they organize for racial equity, and social and environmental justice.
We center the leadership and collective action of Black communities, Indigenous communities, and communities of color in their efforts to build movements to dismantle oppressive and discriminatory systems toward a more just and inclusive world.
Through our Vermont grant programs, we strive to support and enhance the well-being of Vermont and Vermonters.
Our philanthropy is guided by Ben & Jerry’s employees who serve on committees that review applications.
Dell Technologies is committed to transforming businesses, shaping the future of innovation and developing technologies to drive human progress.