New Hampshire grants for Individuals

This funding opportunity provides financial support for individual artists in New England to pursue professional development experiences that enhance their public art practices and promote equity in public spaces.

This program provides funding to early-career researchers in New England to support innovative studies that improve child health outcomes.

This grant provides financial support to mid-career visual artists in New England and specific counties in New York to help them enhance their artistic practice and production.

This program provides funding and training to community organizations in historically underserved areas of New England and New York City to support local composting initiatives that promote environmental sustainability and community resilience.

This award recognizes and rewards private landowners in New England who implement exceptional conservation practices that improve soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on their farms, ranches, or forestlands.

This funding opportunity supports individual professional artists and creatives in New Hampshire to enhance their business skills, artistic practices, and market exposure.

This funding opportunity supports master traditional artists and apprentices in New Hampshire to preserve and pass on cultural traditions through hands-on learning experiences.

This program provides financial support to small landowners and stewards in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, for projects that enhance wildlife habitats on properties under 25 acres.

The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) announces the availability of funds through the New Dairy Processor Start-up Grant program to support new dairy processing projects throughout the Northeast. Donor Name: Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/05/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The goal of this program is to help develop competitive dairy processing businesses with long-term viability, supporting operations of all sizes in successfully launching and sustaining their products in the marketplace.  This program is for:  Dairy farmers ready to begin processing,  Value-added entrepreneurs with proven experience in dairy processing and/or value-added business startups, including any relevant work experience, business ventures, products developed, and products brought to market, or  Dairy processors established after January 1, 2023, who are in the start-up phase of business development. Funds are intended to support start-up operations, focusing on tangible implementation rather than research and development, concept development, or initial planning. Funding Information Total available funds: $500,000 Minimum: $15,000  Maximum: $75,000 Project Period Grant periods will range from 12 – 18 months, depending on the project.  Eligibility Criteria This grant is open to applicants from all Northeast states: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Applicants must fall into one of the following categories:  Dairy farmer that:  Produces milk within the Northeast  Is a licensed dairy operation in compliance with all required state and federal standards  Value-added business entrepreneur that meets the following requirements:  Sources milk or dairy components from within the Northeast and has evidence of a committed partnership with a farm or processor for sourcing these components  Has a business entity prior to applying  Can demonstrate experience in dairy processing and/or related value-added business startup, including any relevant work experience, business ventures, products developed, and products brought to market  Dairy processor established after January 1, 2023 that:  Has a business entity and milk processing license prior to applying  Sources milk or dairy components from within the Northeast and has evidence of a committed partnership with a farm or processor for sourcing these components.  Is in the start-up phase of business operations All applicants must also:  Be headquartered or based in the Northeast  Provide Proof of Concept demonstrating the viability of the business idea and product  Have a plan for new value-added dairy processing that includes market research, financial projections, a branding and marketing strategy, and a facility location  Obtain licenses to sell dairy products across state lines by the end of the grant period Launch their products in the marketplace or have a Letter of Commitment from a buyer, distributor, or retailer indicating plans to sell the product by the end of the grant period For more information, visit NE-DBIC.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Harry Allen Gregg Foundation Grant Program. Donor Name: Harry Allen Gregg Foundation State: New Hampshire County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information Grants are limited to $1,200. What are acceptable requests for funding? Examples of acceptable purposes include, but are not limited to: Costs (up to $500) of non-reimbursed medical or therapy treatments not covered by insurance or other programs Continuing education or career development opportunities Specialty equipment services or supplies Respite services to the recipient or caregivers Computers (up to $500) and adaptive software Camp tuition and recreational activities – applications for camp tuition or recreational activities are reviewed and awarded on an ongoing basis starting in February. The funds go quickly; applications submitted early in the year are more likely to be funded Vocational, academic classes or specialized (requiring vehicle modifications or specialized instruction) driver evaluation and training Modifications to living area, work site or vehicle (vehicle repairs up to $500 with written estimate with limit of two grants). Who may apply? Individuals and/or their families with physical, developmental or emotional disabilities. The person receiving the award must be a New Hampshire resident. Grants are awarded for people with the following disabilities: Physical Disability A physical disability is a condition that presents a long-term barrier to independently accomplishing tasks of daily living including walking and driving. People with temporary conditions expected to improve or are sufficiently controlled with medication or treatment such as a broken bone, asthma, recovery from surgery or short-term illness would not qualify. Emotional Disability – Adults Adults diagnosed with a Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) which includes schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and borderline personality disorder are eligible. Emotional Disability – Children Eligible diagnoses for children are broader but must constitute a significant mental health issue that impacts their daily level of functioning. Intellectual, Cognitive, Learning or Developmental Disability People with acquired intellectual/cognitive disabilities from brain injury, dementia or who are identified with a developmental disability or delay or significant learning disability by an MD, social service agency or other qualified medical or human service entity may be eligible for Harry Gregg funds. For more information, visit Harry Allen Gregg Foundation.

This funding opportunity supports teachers and staff in Manchester and Amherst public schools to implement innovative projects that enhance classroom experiences, co-curricular activities, and student health and wellness.