KWCF will consider and award grants to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations to support youth and development programs, and to increase participation in winter sports programs throughout the Northeast. Requests for KWCF to match funding for qualifying projects will be favored in the grant selection process.
Who is eligible for a Planning Grant: KWCF will consider and award grants to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations to support youth and development programs, and to increase participation in winter sports programs throughout the Northeast and SARA regions. (ME/NH/VT/CT/NY/MA/MD/RI/NJ/PA/NC/VA/WV). *For this grant cycle only please note the eligibility requirements are different. The Killington Resort Community Mountain Support Application in partnership with Killington World Cup Foundation (KWCF) is designed to help small Northeast, community-focused ski areas access funding for projects that strengthen their operations and expand access to skiing and riding.
Through this program, Killington Resort is reinvesting proceeds from select initiatives back into the broader mountain community, supporting projects that improve infrastructure, snowmaking, lift operations, youth programs, and overall guest experience. This is not intended to support a ski program to bring kids to a ski area - but to enhance the experience at a ski area for years to come.
What We Don’t Fund: At this point in the grant application process, we are unable to accept requests for funding outside of the region we serve.
Applying for a Grant: Grant application is open now
Grants are made once a year.
We are excited to announce that KWCF will be working with Killington this year for a unique grant opportunity. Through the sale of the Skyeship gondolas Killington has raised money to be distributed in a grant process. Eligibility is different for this year so please make sure you read carefully the requirements.
Application: March 25, 2026
Grant Announcement: April 25, 2026
Funding begins: TBD
Review Process: Applications will be reviewed by a committee with representation from US Ski and Snowboard, Northeast ski academies/programs, Killington and community representatives. This committee will make recommendations to the KWCF. The KWCF and Killington jointly will approve the funding awards. Planning Grant awards will be announced April 25, 2026
Grant Eligibility and Reporting:
Must include recognition of KWCF on website, publications, and other appropriate media.
KWCF must be provided with a copy of the press release announcing the award.
How to submit your Proposal: All proposal documentation is due by TBD and needs to be sent electronically to lboynton@kwcfgivesback.org.
Contact info: Lynn Boynton, lboynton@kwcfgivesback.org