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We will be closing at 5pm on Friday, 7/30 for a private event and will return to our usual hours on Saturday.

We are closing at 5pm on Friday, 7/30 for a private event. Back to usual hours Saturday!

Sunshine Fund

Helping Local Communities Thrive

Helping Local Communities Thrive

At Lawson’s Finest, giving back to our communities is at the heart of what we do. Our Sunshine Fund allows Taproom guests to support local nonprofits by donating in lieu of tips. 100% of these gratuities go directly to the current Sunshine Fund recipient “On Tap” with recipients rotating every two weeks. This program helps communities thrive across the Mad River Valley, Washington County, and the state of Vermont, and is a key part of our broader Social Impact Program.

2027 Sunshine Fund

Our 2027 Sunshine Fund Application will be open from July 1 to August 31 at 11:59 pm. For questions, please contact sunshine@lawsonsfinest.com.

Eligibility & Guidelines

We prioritize organizations serving the Mad River Valley, Washington County, and Vermont that focus on healthy communities, food and economic security, natural resource protection, or sustainable recreation. Applicants must be Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofits and cannot have received a Sunshine Fund award previously. The Sunshine Fund does not support individuals, scholarships, educational institutions, religious organizations, labor or fraternal groups, or any organizations that discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

Questions & Notifications

The Sunshine Fund application portal is open from July 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026 for the 2027 calendar year. Guests and nonprofits can sign up to receive an email notification when the application reopens by filling out the form below. For questions, please contact sunshine@lawsonsfinest.com.

Our Social Impact Program (SIP) Initiatives:

Good Brews for a Cause

collaborative batches for worthwhile causes

Great Place to Work

providing a generous wage and total compensation package to all employees

Green is Grand

greening up for the planet’s health

Sip of Support

providing donations for charitable fundraisers and events

Sunshine Fund

helping local communities thrive

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