Opportunity Grants

The Opportunity Grants program, administered by The Endowment for Health, provides responsive funding aimed at addressing urgent community health needs across New Hampshire. These grants are designed to empower organizations that are seeking to innovate, meet immediate needs, and support projects that contribute to building healthier communities. The Endowment for Health focuses its funding efforts on initiatives that promote health equity, especially for populations who face systemic disadvantages such as low income, racial and ethnic minority status, disability, limited education, geographic isolation, or sexual orientation. Projects that receive Opportunity Grants are expected to demonstrate a compelling urgency of need and a well-formulated plan with realistic, measurable outcomes. Funded initiatives should leverage additional resources where possible, include collaborative partnerships with other organizations, and demonstrate the applicant’s capacity to carry out the project effectively. While not mandatory, the potential for sustainability beyond the grant period is viewed favorably. Preference is also given to projects that have the capacity to impact a wide geographic area or serve a significant portion of New Hampshire’s population. Applicants should be aware that certain expenditures are not eligible for funding through this program. These include grants to individuals, out-of-state projects, ongoing operating costs, equipment purchases, event sponsorships, capital campaigns, lobbying activities, and sectarian religious programming. Expenses already incurred or intended to replace public funding are also ineligible. Opportunity Grants typically range between $1,000 and $20,000, and are structured as one-time awards with a grant term of one year or less. A final report is required at the conclusion of the grant period. These awards are intended to support short-term interventions or the initiation of novel ideas rather than sustained long-term funding. The program does not specify a fixed deadline or open application window, indicating that applications may be accepted on a rolling basis. However, interested applicants are advised to contact Andie Hession for further information before initiating an application. This initial engagement likely supports alignment between applicant proposals and funder priorities, ensuring that proposals are both eligible and competitive. To initiate an application or to return to an in-progress application, prospective applicants must access the online grant portal. While specific application components are not listed, applicants are encouraged to contact the funder directly to confirm requirements and expectations.

Ensure project addresses urgent need and shows measurable outcomes. Highlight collaborations and demonstrate capacity to implement.