Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund’s Dash Grants Program

The Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund’s Dash Grants Program focuses its grantmaking and work in Coös County, NH and communities in New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont that share a border with Coös County. Donor Name: New Hampshire Charitable Foundation State: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont County: Coos County (NH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 12/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Requests that support projects and activities focused on the people and places of Coos County and surrounding communities are invited to apply. Projects should not extend past a year in length, however extensions can be granted. Examples of awards: to provide marketing materials for a one-time community event to sponsor a school field trip to hire a consultant to support a project or activity to purchase or replace equipment or furniture. Funding Information The Dash grants program provides rapid grant awards ranging from $250 up to $2,000 to eligible organizations. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must meet the following criteria: Tax-exempt organizations under any part of the section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code State or local government agencies or unit of government Grassroots organizations, collaborative or coalitions may apply with a tax-exempt fiscal sponsor. The Tillotson Fund does not make Dash grants for: Operating and/or ongoing program expenses such as salaries, benefits, rent, utilities, capital expenses, supplies, etc. Expenses for ongoing or recurring programs, events or activities (e.g. facilitator fees for an annual convening that happens each year Capital campaigns Expenses already incurred Out-of-region projects Sectarian or religious programs Community foundations unless they serve as a fiscal sponsor Individuals or endowments Budget shortfalls Support for political activities, i.e., lobbying Organizations or projects that discriminate based on age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, national or ethnic origin. For more information, visit NHCF.