New Hampshire for Nonprofits Grants

This grant provides funding to agricultural organizations, colleges, municipalities, and non-profits in New Hampshire to promote and enhance the competitiveness of the state's specialty crops through various projects.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New Hampshire focused on building a high-quality and equitable early care and education system through advocacy, support, and innovative research.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in the Greater Derry, New Hampshire area to support health and wellness initiatives that improve community well-being.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit cultural organizations in New Hampshire to enhance their artistic programming and community engagement efforts.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Manchester and Amherst, New Hampshire, focusing on projects that address community needs and enhance services for underserved groups.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver essential services and address critical community needs across Sullivan County, New Hampshire.

This grant provides matching funds to non-profit organizations in New Hampshire for various historic preservation projects, such as exterior restoration and structural repairs.

The Community Grants Program is open to nonprofits serving New Hampshire, and select bordering communities in Maine and Vermont, with a focus on efforts that advance equity, racial justice and economic security. Donor Name: New Hampshire Charitable Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/05/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Priority will be given to organizations or projects that serve and collaborate with residents who face barriers to basic rights and the ability to thrive based on: race or ethnicity, gender identity, age, socioeconomic background, geography, sexual orientation, immigration status, ability, religion and other factors. Funding Information One or two years of grant support for up to $15,000 per year. Geographic focus Organizations serving New Hampshire and select bordering communities in Maine and Vermont may apply. Organizations that are headquartered outside of the Charitable Foundation’s service area but provide services in New Hampshire are eligible for project grants only, since funding will be restricted to work in this service area. Maine: Berwick, North Berwick, South Berwick, Eliot, Kittery, York Vermont: Baltimore, Barnard, Bethel, Bradford, Bridgewater, Cavendish, Chelsea, Chester, Corinth, Fairlee, Groton, Hartford, Hartland, Newbury, Norwich, Pomfret, Randolph, Reading, Royalton, Ryegate, Sharon, Springfield, Strafford, Thetford, Topsham, Tunbridge, Vershire, Washington, Weathersfield, West Fairlee, West Windsor, Windsor, Woodstock Eligibility Criteria Organizations that are 501(c)(3) public charities Municipalities, religious-based nonprofits, private operating foundations, and programs with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor are eligible only for project-based grants to support charitable activities that are open to all community members Not eligible for this program: Private, non-operating foundations Public, charter, and private schools Hospitals Colleges/universities State government agencies Non-501(c)(3) organizations (without a fiscal sponsor) Nonprofit organizations that have an active New Hampshire Charitable Foundation multiyear Community Grant (awarded in December 2022) or nonprofit partners receiving a Charitable Foundation initiative-based grant application invitation are not eligible to apply. For more information, visit NHCF.

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.

The Lane and Elizabeth C. Dwinell Charitable Trust is seeking applications to strengthen the community and support positive social change in the State of New Hampshire. Donor Name: The Lane and Elizabeth C. Dwinell Charitable Trust State: New Hampshire County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Types Arts, Culture & Humanities  Community Improvement  Capacity Building Education Health  Human Service Eligibility Criteria The Trustee will closely adhere to the following Donor provisions: Applicants must be classified as a nonprofit charitable organization under section 501 (c)(3) of the IRS Code Geographic preference will be given to organizations serving the City of Lebanon and the Upper Valley region. Special consideration will be given to charitable organizations whose work brings to light the “liberal bias of the media Grants to hospitals, clinics, medical schools, or medical foundations will be considered only if the ultimate goal of the grant is to decrease the cost of health care Grants to Dartmouth College will be limited to the Amos Tuck School and/or the Hopkins Center and Hood Museum Other Considerations  Grants will not be made to organizations, which, in the Trustee’s judgment, devote an excessive amount of money to fundraising Most grant requests and commitments are for 1 year. However, occasionally, strategic multi-year requests will be awarded A charitable organization can submit only 1 request per year Rarely will an organization receive funding for the same purpose or project for more than five consecutive years No grants will be made to individuals When selecting grant recipients for The Lane and Elizabeth C. Dwinell Charitable Trust, Bank of America works closely and consults with a local Advisory Committee. For more information, visit Bank of America.

The R. S. Gernon Trust is seeking applications to support and promote quality educational, human services, and healthcare programming for underserved populations. Donor Name: R. S. Gernon Trust State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details:  The Gernon Trust specifically serves the people of Norwich, Connecticut. Program Types Education Health  Human Service Grant Period Grants from the R. S. Gernon Trust are primarily 1 year in duration. For more information, visit Bank of America.

The Bean Foundation awards grants in the fields of arts and humanities, education, environment, health, human services, and public benefit. Donor Name: Norwin S. & Elizabeth N. Bean Foundation State: New Hampshire City and Town: Manchester and Amherst Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Grants are only available for nonprofit organizations that serve Manchester and Amherst. Priority consideration is given to projects which: extend services to individuals and groups that are not well provided for through current programs; develop service capacity that can be sustained in the future because it will attract other funding and/or generate revenue; promote cooperation and resource sharing among community organizations; improve the financial stability and managerial capacity of established organizations; help service agencies in Manchester and Amherst prepare for the future and help them effectively meet emerging community needs; are models with value for replication, or provide new approaches that have been successful elsewhere. Eligibility Criteria Applications are accepted from nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations and municipal and public agencies serving the communities of Manchester and Amherst, New Hampshire. Priority consideration is given to organizations operating primarily in those two communities. However, the Foundation will consider applications from statewide or regional organizations which provide a substantial and documented level of service to Manchester and Amherst. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals or provide scholarship aid. It does not fund field trips. It also will not fund programs or activities which have already taken place. For more information, visit NSENBF.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for trail-related projects in New Hampshire, including maintenance, construction, and facility development, aimed at non-profit organizations, educational institutions, private groups, and government entities.

The Aquatic Resource Mitigation (ARM) Fund in New Hampshire offers an alternative to permittee-responsible mitigation for unavoidable impacts to aquatic resources such as streams and wetlands through In-Lieu Fee (ILF) payments. These pooled funds are distributed as competitive grants across nine watershed service areas, supporting restoration, enhancement, and preservation activities aimed at compensating for losses and maintaining the state's aquatic resource functions. An annual Request for Proposals is issued by NHDES, the fund's managing entity. Applicants are evaluated by a Site Selection Committee based on criteria including alignment with the state Wildlife Action Plan and expert assessments. The ultimate goal of the ARM Fund is to ensure "no net loss" of aquatic functions and values, emphasizing the creation of sustainable, maintenance-free natural systems within their respective landscapes

The 2024 Meredith Village Savings Bank Fund Grant is an annual financial award given to New Hampshire community initiatives and nonprofits that have impactful projects, a clear action plan, potential for sustainability, and demonstrate collaboration, with the application deadline being October 15th each year.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Manchester and Amherst that address critical community needs in areas such as arts, education, health, and human services, with a focus on supporting underrepresented groups and promoting sustainable, innovative solutions.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Lyme, New Hampshire, to support community initiatives that improve quality of life and encourage volunteerism.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in New Hampshire to implement projects that promote healthy aging and health equity for marginalized populations.

This funding opportunity provides strategic support to organizations in New Hampshire working on health policy and systems changes to improve access to healthcare and engage citizens in health issues.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in New Hampshire to implement projects that promote health equity for underserved populations.