Grant Programs
Everyday, nonprofit organizations provide essential services to communities throughout the state. Without these organizations, many citizens would go without food or shelter, our treasured landscape would be at risk and our most vulnerable citizens would not have access to vital services such as health or dental care. Grant awards from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation support this critical work and aim to maximize the effectiveness of the sector.
Each of our grant programs has unique guidelines, application processes and deadlines.
New: Some of our grant programs will be accepting online applications. See each grant program to learn more.
General Grants for the Community
Community Grants Program
Small Grant Deadline: Applications for Small Grants ($5,000 or less) will be accepted on a rolling basis from March 1 through November 15, 2013
Large Grant Deadline: Concept papers for Large Grants (more than $5,000) will be available beginning August 1 and due August 21. If your concept paper is accepted, you will be notified by September 11 and applications will be due on September 30. Final notifications of grant awards will occur by the end of December.
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The Entrepreneurs Foundation of New Hampshire AMP NH Grant Program
Deadline: TBD
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Special-Purpose Grants for the Community
Funding for specific fields of interest or geographic areas.
Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund
For economic development, conservation and sustainable forestry, basic needs, and community safety net services in Coos County and bordering communities in Maine, Vermont, and Quebec.
Deadlines: Monday, April 1, 2013 and Tuesday, October 1, 2013
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Upper Connecticut River Mitigation and Enhancement Fund
For work that will restore, protect, and/or enhance river shore land and wetland resources in the upper Connecticut River watershed, upstream of the White River confluence.
Deadline: Please check back in September 2013 for more information.
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Wellborn Ecology Fund
For environmental, ecology and place-based education programs in the Upper Valley.
Deadline: Please check back in March 2013 for more information.
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Grants for the Individual
Our programs advance the work of artists, civic leaders, and teachers.
Caroline L. Gross Fellowship
Allows a public official to attend a three-week summer seminar at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
Deadline: Friday, February 7, 2014
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Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical
Offers a New Hampshire public school teacher the opportunity to pursue a self-designed project while on paid leave.
Deadline: Monday, January 27, 2014
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Piscataqua Region Artist Advancement Grant
Promotes artistic growth of visual artists and craftspeople in the Piscataqua Region of New Hampshire and Maine by providing financial support to meet professional development goals.
Deadline: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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Louise Tillotson Teaching Fellowship
Honors North Country K-12 teachers with a $10,000 to $15,000 award for excellence in education.
Deadline: Monday, April 22, 2013
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Louise Tillotson Teaching Professional Development Scholarship
Offers North Country teachers scholarships up to $1,000 for continuing education and professional development.
Deadline: Monday, April 22, 2013
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