How we help.....
Grants & Scholarships
There really is no reason to wait when it comes to doing a good deed.
Discover some of the great programs and initiatives we lead at Jay Focus Group, and see how you can help make a difference in the lives of people in the community.
Grant on Request open to all Orleans County Schools. Libraries & Non-Profits
Apply for a Grant of up to $500 in a 12-month period from Dec 1 2024 thru Dec 1 2025
for your 501 (c)3 Non-Profit Organization or School/Library in Orleans County.
School examples: School Travel / Outings, Music Programs, Sports / Exercise Equipment, a special one-time need.
Other Non-Profit examples: Rent, equipment, a special onetime need.
Apply December 1, 2024 thru December 1, 2025
Application
Question? email jayfocusgp@gmail.com
Past recipients include:
St. Paul's Elementary School in Barton (Weatherization 2021& Orleans County Fair Student Access 2023)
Lowell Elementary School Yoga Mats 2021
Town of Troy Skate Rink 2022
Troy Elem School for new Green Mtn Farm to School Garden Plot 2023
Leach Public Library, Barton, Summer Camp
Jay Westfield School (After School Programs, Clothing for use on JCRC, Picnic Tables)
Derby Elementary School Arts Dept
Hitchcock Library, Westfield
North Country High School Visual Arts Travels to NYC & Europe, German Exchange Program
2024 Recipients:
NCUHS Visual Arts Scholarship Fund
Green Mtn Farm to School
Jay/Westfield Elementary School
Lowell Community Library
Hitchcock Library - Westfield
St Paul's School, Barton
Craftsbury Library
Up to $200 per year Mini Grant
for School Events, Sporting Events, Holiday Events &
more in Orleans County, VT
Dec 1, 2024 thru Dec 1, 2025
2024 Recipients:
NCUHS Softball Team
Lake Region High School Spanish Club
NCCC Skills USA
Hope on the Slopes
BigBrothersBigSisters NEK
Green Mountain Farm to School
NCH Snowmobile Course
Rotary Club of Newport, VT
Knights of Columbus, Newport VT, Coats for Kids
Troy Elementary School - Denton/Dillon Softball
Continuing Education Scholarships
for Orleans County High School Seniors (up to $500)
Application for Continuing Scholarships
The Jay Focus Group Community Service Continuing Education Scholarship provides funding to a high school senior from Orleans County an opportunity to enhance their future through continued education with a scholarship to assist with educational costs which includes college 2/4 yr., trade school, as well as on-the-job training. Home Schoolers invited to apply.
Open to all High School seniors from Orleans County continuing their education beyond High School. Requires previous Community Service involvement. Application must include a statement of your volunteer and/or community service activities performed through an organization or on your own, either in or out of the school setting AND a letter of reference regarding your community service activity. (May not be a family member).
Due Friday, April 11, 2025 Winners Announced May 1, 2025
New for 2025
Jay Focus Group Volunteer Scholarship
($1000 a year for 4 year programs or
$2000 a year for 2 year programs)
Open to all Orleans County Seniors with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher planning to attend a 2 or 4 year program of studies after H.S. Application MUST include a statement of Community Service involvement and a letter of reference regarding volunteerism. Funds will be awarded after successful completion of first semester in continuing education program with a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Due Friday, April 11, 2025 Winners Announced: May 1, 2025
Annual Camp Scholarship program
sends a student(s) from Orleans County to Camp for a day or Week,
helping to create a Memory which will last a Lifetime!
Most camp offerings in VT are in the summer but there are a few winter ones as well.
Home Schoolers welcome to apply.
Partial Funding Available, Funds for transportation available.
2025 Camp Applications now available.
Due no later than April 30, 2025 Awardees notified by May 6, 2025