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New Hampshire's nonprofit organizations help make New Hampshire a great place to live.
Thanks to the generosity of hundreds of New Hampshire people, the Foundation awards thousands of grants every year to organizations doing critical work in our communities, and improving quality of life for all. Together, we are doing great things.
What we fund
Through our competitive grant programs, we fund programs and operations of qualified nonprofit organizations that advance health and well-being, environmental protection, education, housing and other basic needs, arts and culture, civic health and economic security.
We also make grants to nonprofit partners working in specific areas of strategic Foundation priorities — like improving mental health and preventing addiction and making sure that New Hampshire’s young people get the education they need to thrive.
And we work closely with generous donors to connect them with funding opportunities that match their areas of interest in fulfilling community needs. Please create an organizational profile on GrantSource to help us connect your work with donor interest.
Explore our grant opportunities for nonprofit organizations
Important: Foundation migrates to Foundant CSuite system
We’re excited to share that the Foundation upgraded its core software systems in May. These improvements will help us better serve you and our New Hampshire community.
Grant applicants should not experience any disruptions in GrantSource, the Foundation’s online application portal.
For grant recipients:
Foundation grantees will continue to receive an official grant award letter and terms of award via email at the time the grant check is mailed. In the past, this letter was sent from a Foundation staff email address (@nhcf.org). Now grant award email notifications are sent from our new CSuite email address: ab-ercyl@spfhvgr.pbz. The official grant award letter and terms of award are included as attachments to the email message.
If you have questions, please contact our Grant Management staff at 603-225-6641 ext. 5 or email tenagncc@aups.bet. We are available Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm and Friday from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm.
Thank you for your patience — and for your continued partnership in building thriving communities.
Grants for teachers, artists and public officials
Grants in Action
Manchester Police Lt. Matthew Barter receives 2025 Caroline and Martin Gross Fellowship
The fellowship, in its 31st year, was established in memory of the late New Hampshire House Majority Leader Caroline Gross and the late Concord Mayor Martin Gross to honor dedication to public service. Barter will attend an intensive, three-week program with public servants from around the world.
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Together we thrive: In our communities 2025
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We're here to help
Our Grant Management staff can provide technical support for GrantSource and answer general grant program inquiries by phone at 603-225-6641 ext. 5 or email at tenagncc@aups.bet. We are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.