Community Grants Program – Unrestricted Grants
This competitive grants program awards unrestricted grants to support an organization’s general operations (rather than a particular project or capacity-building effort).
Application and grant process
Step 1
Determine eligibility.
Carefully read the information provided above to determine if you are eligible, and read our frequently asked questions.
Step 2
Log in or create a new profile in GrantSource.
Log in to GrantSource, update your profile and access open applications. If you have never applied, please create a new profile using the “Register here” button.
Step 3
Complete and submit the online application.
Use this template to prepare answers for the application questions.
Step 6
Receive funding.
If your application is awarded, you will be notified by late December.
Step 7
Publicize your grant.
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. Please note that applicants who do not submit a final grant report will not be considered for future funding. You are always welcome to contact your regional program officer at any time to discuss interim progress throughout a multi-year grant.
We're here to help

- Wendy Cahill
- Senior Community Grants Associate
603-225-6641 ext 249
Email Wendy