New Hampshire Education Grants

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New Hampshire that focus on enhancing community wellbeing through initiatives in arts, education, health, and social services, particularly in the Lebanon and Upper Valley region.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in central New Hampshire that are working on projects to improve community health and well-being.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New Hampshire focused on building a high-quality and equitable early care and education system through advocacy, support, and innovative research.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in the Greater Derry, New Hampshire area to support health and wellness initiatives that improve community well-being.

This program recognizes and honors individuals, organizations, and communities in New Hampshire for their significant contributions to the state's arts and cultural landscape.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit cultural organizations in New Hampshire to enhance their artistic programming and community engagement efforts.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in New Hampshire to create engaging arts education programs for youth, promoting creativity and inclusivity.

This funding opportunity supports projects that celebrate and preserve New Hampshire's folklife and traditional arts, encouraging community engagement and participation from local artists.

This funding opportunity supports New Hampshire public schools and nonprofit organizations in integrating professional teaching artists into educational settings, enhancing arts education for students from Pre-K to Grade 12.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public service agencies and eligible organizations in Dover to implement community development projects that benefit low- to moderate-income individuals.

This grant provides matching funds to non-profit organizations in New Hampshire for various historic preservation projects, such as exterior restoration and structural repairs.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that improve access to mental health, early education, housing, and transportation services for residents of Strafford County, New Hampshire.

This grant provides funding to schools and organizations in the Upper Valley to enhance environmental education for K-12 students, particularly in underserved communities.

The Community Grants Program is open to nonprofits serving New Hampshire, and select bordering communities in Maine and Vermont, with a focus on efforts that advance equity, racial justice and economic security. Donor Name: New Hampshire Charitable Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/05/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Priority will be given to organizations or projects that serve and collaborate with residents who face barriers to basic rights and the ability to thrive based on: race or ethnicity, gender identity, age, socioeconomic background, geography, sexual orientation, immigration status, ability, religion and other factors. Funding Information One or two years of grant support for up to $15,000 per year. Geographic focus Organizations serving New Hampshire and select bordering communities in Maine and Vermont may apply. Organizations that are headquartered outside of the Charitable Foundation’s service area but provide services in New Hampshire are eligible for project grants only, since funding will be restricted to work in this service area. Maine: Berwick, North Berwick, South Berwick, Eliot, Kittery, York Vermont: Baltimore, Barnard, Bethel, Bradford, Bridgewater, Cavendish, Chelsea, Chester, Corinth, Fairlee, Groton, Hartford, Hartland, Newbury, Norwich, Pomfret, Randolph, Reading, Royalton, Ryegate, Sharon, Springfield, Strafford, Thetford, Topsham, Tunbridge, Vershire, Washington, Weathersfield, West Fairlee, West Windsor, Windsor, Woodstock Eligibility Criteria Organizations that are 501(c)(3) public charities Municipalities, religious-based nonprofits, private operating foundations, and programs with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor are eligible only for project-based grants to support charitable activities that are open to all community members Not eligible for this program: Private, non-operating foundations Public, charter, and private schools Hospitals Colleges/universities State government agencies Non-501(c)(3) organizations (without a fiscal sponsor) Nonprofit organizations that have an active New Hampshire Charitable Foundation multiyear Community Grant (awarded in December 2022) or nonprofit partners receiving a Charitable Foundation initiative-based grant application invitation are not eligible to apply. For more information, visit NHCF.

The Bean Foundation awards grants in the fields of arts and humanities, education, environment, health, human services, and public benefit. Donor Name: Norwin S. & Elizabeth N. Bean Foundation State: New Hampshire City and Town: Manchester and Amherst Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Grants are only available for nonprofit organizations that serve Manchester and Amherst. Priority consideration is given to projects which: extend services to individuals and groups that are not well provided for through current programs; develop service capacity that can be sustained in the future because it will attract other funding and/or generate revenue; promote cooperation and resource sharing among community organizations; improve the financial stability and managerial capacity of established organizations; help service agencies in Manchester and Amherst prepare for the future and help them effectively meet emerging community needs; are models with value for replication, or provide new approaches that have been successful elsewhere. Eligibility Criteria Applications are accepted from nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations and municipal and public agencies serving the communities of Manchester and Amherst, New Hampshire. Priority consideration is given to organizations operating primarily in those two communities. However, the Foundation will consider applications from statewide or regional organizations which provide a substantial and documented level of service to Manchester and Amherst. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals or provide scholarship aid. It does not fund field trips. It also will not fund programs or activities which have already taken place. For more information, visit NSENBF.

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 provides financial support for trail-related projects in New Hampshire, including maintenance, construction, and facility development, aimed at non-profit organizations, educational institutions, private groups, and government entities.

The 2024 Meredith Village Savings Bank Fund Grant is an annual financial award given to New Hampshire community initiatives and nonprofits that have impactful projects, a clear action plan, potential for sustainability, and demonstrate collaboration, with the application deadline being October 15th each year.