The Alexander A. Vervaert Program Grant is a fund set up to assist camps to create new programs or expand existing ones.

All nonprofit camps in the region are eligible to apply for the grant. Typically, each program grant is capped at $1,000, but camps can apply for multiple grants per year.

In 2025, The Key Foundation issued ten grants, awarding a total of $9,987.85.

Spirit of Adventure Council (MA)

Expansion of animation studio - $1,000

Lantern Light Camps (NH)

Farm to table gardening & cooking program - $1,000

Expansion of sports program - $987.89

Heart of New England Council (MA)

Expansion of STEM and vocational tech programs - $2,000 total

Camp Marshall (MA)

STEAM program and expansion of archery program - $2,000 total

Mayflower Council (MA)

New drone program - $1,000

Washington Crossing Council (PA)

New portable gaga ball sports setup – $999.96

Western Massachusetts Council (MA)

Expansion of medical training program - $1,000