Merrimack County Social Services Grant Program 2025

The Merrimack County is seeking applications for its Social Services Grant Program. Donor Name: Merrimack County State: New Hampshire County: Merrimack County (NH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Grant Purpose  Given the impact of state and federal funding reductions and relationship of current economic conditions to the community’s ability to continue or increase its level of personal charitable giving, the County has seen an increase in the number of requests and dollars requested by social service agencies which provide a variety of services to Merrimack County and other residents in the region. As this activity has picked up, so has the need for a clear, well-defined policy to guide the budget allocation of the County’s limited resources. Grant period January 1 – December 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria To demonstrate their eligibility for a county appropriation from the County of Merrimack, requesting agencies will be required, as a critical component of the application form, to address in the application narrative, that they meet all of the following five (5) criteria; – The agency serves a core group of Merrimack County residents; The agency provides a critical service that the County of Merrimack would otherwise be obligated to provide either directly as a County service or would need to pay for through its county welfare function; The services provided by the agency directly or indirectly reduce County expenditures; The agency must clearly demonstrate a financial need; and The services provided by the agency demonstrably enhance the quality of life in the Merrimack County community. For more information, visit Merrimack County.