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New Hampshire Environment Grants

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Conservation Moose Plate Grant
$35,000
New Hampshire State Conservation Committee
State

Application Deadline

Sep 12, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations, including municipalities and nonprofits, for projects that protect and enhance New Hampshire's natural resources, focusing on tangible environmental outcomes.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Municipal Recycling and Storage Equipment Grants
$5,000
New Hampshire the Beautiful
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to New Hampshire municipalities and solid waste districts for purchasing essential recycling equipment to enhance their recycling operations.

Environment
City or township governments
Granite State Clean Fleets Grants
$750,000
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES)
State

Application Deadline

May 23, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This program provides funding to New Hampshire public entities and eligible private organizations to replace older diesel vehicles and equipment with cleaner alternatives, reducing harmful emissions and promoting sustainable transportation.

Environment
City or township governments
Alexander Eastman Foundation’s Community Grants
$50,000
Alexander Eastman Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

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.

Health
Nonprofits
Bean Foundation Educational Enhancement Grant
Contact for amount
Norwin S. & Elizabeth N. Bean Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Manchester and Amherst, New Hampshire, focusing on projects that address community needs and enhance services for underserved groups.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Conservation Opportunity Fund
$1,500
Cheshire County Conservation District
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 15, 2025

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.

Environment
Individuals
Wellborn Ecology Fund’s School-based Project Grant Program
$10,000
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2024

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

Environment
City or township governments
Large PWS Lead Service Line Inventory Grant
$100,000
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES), Drinking Water and Groundwater Bureau
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support to large community water systems in New Hampshire for conducting lead service line inventories and developing replacement plans to ensure safe drinking water.

Health
Exclusive - see details
Used Oil Collection Gift Grant Program
$5,000
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, non-profits, and registered businesses to establish or improve used oil collection centers for recycling purposes.

Environment
City or township governments
FY25 Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grants
$80,000
New Hampshire State Parks
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

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.

Recreation
Nonprofits
2024 Aquatic Resource Mitigation Fund
$5,500,000
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2024

Date Added

May 12, 2024

The Aquatic Resource Mitigation (ARM) Fund in New Hampshire offers an alternative to permittee-responsible mitigation for unavoidable impacts to aquatic resources such as streams and wetlands through In-Lieu Fee (ILF) payments. These pooled funds are distributed as competitive grants across nine watershed service areas, supporting restoration, enhancement, and preservation activities aimed at compensating for losses and maintaining the state's aquatic resource functions. An annual Request for Proposals is issued by NHDES, the fund's managing entity. Applicants are evaluated by a Site Selection Committee based on criteria including alignment with the state Wildlife Action Plan and expert assessments. The ultimate goal of the ARM Fund is to ensure "no net loss" of aquatic functions and values, emphasizing the creation of sustainable, maintenance-free natural systems within their respective landscapes

Environment
Nonprofits
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant - Round 35
$500,000
New Hampshire State Parks
State

Application Deadline

Jun 7, 2024

Date Added

May 12, 2024

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), established by Congress in 1965 and administered by the National Park Service, provides 1:1 matching financial grants to state and local governments for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreational areas and facilities. The program is fully funded by revenues from offshore oil and gas leases. The State of New Hampshire, through its Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, distributes these grants to eligible sub-units of government following the federal guidelines which include the development of a Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) and coordination by the State Liaison Officer. The 35th grant round is currently open, with Intent-to-Apply forms due by June 7, 2024. Eligible project types include development of new or existing facilities, acquisition of land for public recreation, or a combination of both. Funding requests must be between $50,000 and $500,000, with total project costs at least double the requested grant amount, as the program requires a 50% match from sponsors.

Recreation
City or township governments
2024 Meredith Village Savings Bank Fund Grant
$10,000
Meredith Village Savings Bank Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2024

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

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.

Environment
Nonprofits
2024 NEW HAMPSHIRE COASTAL RESILIENCE GRANT
$30,000
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2024

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

Coastal Resilience Grant (CRG) Program Guidelines A. Purpose The CRG funding opportunity supports projects that: Build capacity, Advance planning, and Develop designs to increase coastal resilience, including community and/or habitat resilience, in one or more of New Hampshire’s Coastal Zone communities. Coastal Zone communities include: Dover, Durham, Exeter, Greenland, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Madbury, New Castle, Newfields, Newington, Newmarket, North Hampton, Portsmouth, Rollinsford, Rye, Seabrook, and Stratham. B. Eligible Applicants and Project Categories Eligible Applicants: Coastal municipalities, Quasi-governmental organizations, Non-governmental organizations, Academic institutions, and State agencies. Preference given to lead applicant organizations with no prior CRG awards. Preferred Project Approaches: Minimize negative impacts to environmental resources. Focus on coalition-building, cultural heritage preservation, environmental justice, inclusive access, and protecting/restoring natural coastal resources. Collaboratively-develop goals, purpose, work plan, products, and outcomes. Achieve fair distribution of benefits and burdens, prioritizing those with the highest need. Eligible Project Categories: Building Capacity Projects: Increase community resilience through network building, knowledge enhancement, and resource access. Planning Projects: Develop strategic plans, assessments, or regulations to guide resilience efforts. Design Projects: Develop designs for site-specific resources/assets to increase resilience. C. Funding, Match Commitment, and Project Timeframe Funding: Total anticipated federal grant funding: ~$100,000. Request between $9,000 and $30,000 in federal grant funds per project. Federal funds cannot cover final engineering designs, permitting, construction costs, or equipment purchases exceeding $5,000. Match Commitment: Non-federal match commitment: 4:1 federal grant funds to non-federal match (cash or in-kind services). Justification for reduced or no match commitment may be provided. Project Timeframe: Duration: 12 to 18 months. Expected project start: November 2024 to January 2025. Expected project end: December 2025 to June 2026. For more details and to access the application, visit the NHDES Coastal Program website.

Community Development
Special district governments
CDFA Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
$500,000
Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA).
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides funding to New Hampshire municipalities for projects that improve community facilities, create affordable housing, and stimulate economic development, particularly benefiting low and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
City or township governments
Bean Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Norwin and Elizabeth Bean Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Manchester and Amherst that address critical community needs in areas such as arts, education, health, and human services, with a focus on supporting underrepresented groups and promoting sustainable, innovative solutions.

Humanities
Nonprofits