Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Large Grants Program
Application and grant process
Step 1
Determine eligibility and learn more about the program.
Please review the PowerPoint (view French translation); the video/audio recording from the 2024 Grant Seeker Information Session; and the “how to apply” instructions (also available in French). If you have any questions, please contact Jean Clarke at Wrna.Pynexr@aups.bet.
Step 2
Contact staff to discuss your proposal idea.
Pre-application consultation is required. Please contact Jean Clarke, Tillotson funds manager at 603-225-6641 ext. 238 or Wrna.Pynexr@aups.bet.
Step 3
Create an organization profile in GrantSource.
Visit GrantSource and create your organization profile by clicking on “Register here” located under “New to the system.”
All applications must be submitted via our online portal, GrantSource. We are no longer accepting paper or emailed applications.
Step 4
Complete the online application in GrantSource.
Answer the questions in GrantSource.
Step 5
Wait for staff contact.
Requests for more than $20,000 will be notified in three months, and selected proposals will be invited to submit a full application.
Step 6
Receive funding.
Requests for $20,000 or more will be notified of funding within three months after the submission of a full application.
Step 7
Share the good news.
If you are awarded funding and you’d like to share the good news, please refer to our grantee press kit.
Step 8
Report.
At the end of your grant period, you will be required to complete a final report. Log in to GrantSource to submit your final report via the online portal. You are welcome to contact Tillotson Fund staff at any time to discuss interim progress throughout a multi-year grant.
We're here to help

- Phoebe Backler
- Senior Program Officer, Tillotson Funds
603-225-6641 ext 247
Email Phoebe

- Jean Clarke
- Tillotson Funds Manager
603-225-6641 ext 238
Email Jean

- Sonya Salanti
- Director of Tillotson Funds
603-225-6641 ext 205
Email Sonya