The Vermont Arts Council awards grants every year to further its mission "To advance and preserve the arts at the center of Vermont communities."  Past recipients ave included filmmakers, film festivals and film showcasing venues, among many, many others.  Grant applications to the Vermont Arts Council are judged according to specific criteria available on the Council's Web site.  The site also includes previous annual reports detailing past winners of Vermont Arts Council grants.  If you are interested in securing a grant from the Council and you know a past winner, consider contacting them for advice.  Find out more about the Vermont Arts Council's grants here:  http://www.vermontartscouncil.org/Grants/NewsDeadlines/tabid/70/Default.aspx