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Eligibility
Evaluation criteria
Recent grants
How to apply
Selection process
Questions?
Eligibility
The fund will accept proposals from organizations delivering programs in Colebrook, Pittsburg, Clarksville, Stewartstown, Dixville and other towns in Coos County, New Hampshire as well as bordering communities in the U.S. and Quebec, Canada.
Organizations recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS are eligible, including U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, Canadian organizations with Qualified Donee status, tax-exempt public agencies, and municipalities. Other community groups and organizations that do not have U.S. or Canadian tax-exempt status may apply for funding if a 501(c)(3) organization, municipality or public agency acts as their fiscal sponsor.
Nonprofit organizations and community groups working in the areas of economic development, conservation and sustainable forestry, education, basic needs, and community safety net are encouraged to apply.
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Evaluation criteria
The Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund has identified four priority areas for grantmaking:
- Economic development
Initiatives that strengthen the region’s infrastructure and institutions provide support for entrepreneurs and small business owners and increase public use of the region’s rich natural, cultural and recreational resources.
- Education
Initiatives that emphasize project- and community-based learning, support smaller school communities and learning environments, emphasize the development of strong social networks within schools and between schools and community, provide leadership development, and support North Country youth and young adults inside and outside the school environment.
- Sustainable forestry and conservation
Initiatives that blend economic development with stewardship of natural and cultural resources, engage local, regional, and national partners, and utilize sound science and existing conservation frameworks.
- Community safety net
Initiatives that improve access to quality health and mental health care services, provide support for families and children at risk, and expand opportunities for shelter and housing.
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Recent grants
View a complete list of grant awards from our last application cycle.
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How to apply
- Download application cover sheet and application instructions (English or French). (PDFs)
- Complete cover sheet.
- Develop a project narrative.
- Collate all application materials: cover sheet, project narrative, and required attachments as listed in the application instructions.
- Completed applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, 2010 or Friday, October 1, 2010.
- We prefer to receive grant applications via e-mail. Please e-mail, following submission instructions in the application guidelines, to grantapp@nhcf.org. Your organization will receive an automated reply when the e-mail is received to acknowledge delivery of your application.
- If you cannot submit your application electronically, you can mail or hand deliver it by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the deadline to:
The Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
37 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301-4005
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Selection Process
For applications up to $15,000 the process is as follows:
Program staff review applications for completeness. Then, a local grant committee reviews complete applications on their merit. The advisory committee for the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund approves or declines applications at regularly schedule meetings. Applicants are notified of decisions by mail within three months of applying.
For applications of $15,000 and up to $100,000 the process is as follows:
Program staff review initial concept paper application for completeness. Then, they review concept papers on their merit. Staff typically calls someone from your organization to discuss the proposal and may also contact other knowledgeable people in the community to further our understanding of your proposal, your organization and your field.
The advisory committee for the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund selects concept papers for further consideration at regularly scheduled meetings. Concept paper applicants are notified of decisions within three months of applying.
Staff works with selected applicants to prepare a detailed application, including work plan, budget and evaluation plan. The advisory committee considers final applications and approves or declines final applications at regularly scheduled meetings. Applicants are notified within two months of final application. Total timeframe is typically six months.
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Questions?
For further information, please contact Tillotson Fund staff:
Racheal Stuart, senior program director by e-mail or 603-225-6641 ext. 1268
Kirsten Scobie, program director by e-mail or 603-225-6641 ext. 1280
Martha Dickey, program assistant by e-mail or 603-225-6641 ext. 1238
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