Funding for Initiatives Focused on Strengthening Community in New Hampshire (USA)
GrantID: 74972
Grant Funding Amount Low: $250
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $2,000
Summary
This funding opportunity focuses on supporting local communities in rural northern New Hampshire (particularly Coös County) and nearby border areas. It is designed to help nonprofit organizations, municipal entities, or community coalitions carry out small but meaningful projects that benefit residents—especially when those projects are one-off rather than ongoing programs.
Eligible applicants include nonprofits with tax-exempt status, government or municipal agencies, or community groups that partner with a fiscal sponsor. Small businesses or individuals generally are not the primary recipients unless working in partnership through an eligible nonprofit or governmental organization.
The funds are intended for activities such as purchasing supplies or equipment, covering costs for a specific event, commissioning consulting or technical support, implementing outreach or marketing tied to a community project, or facilitating experiential learning or youth engagement in nature or regional history. The emphasis is on practical, peer-oriented projects with tangible local impact.
Grant amounts are modest and calibrated for smaller scale needs: awards start quite low and can go up to a few thousand dollars, enough to get a project moving but not to fully fund large infrastructure. The purpose is to enable organizations without large budgets to complete discrete tasks they might otherwise defer due to financial constraints.
The application process is relatively simple, with deadlines occurring within each calendar year. Applicants may apply once per year, and decisions are made fairly promptly after submission. Selected recipients commit to reporting back on what was done and how funds were used, often via a short narrative and financial summary. The goal is to support community-driven action, strengthen local capacity, and help projects that improve quality of life for people in this distinctive, often under-resourced region.
Those working in Quality of Life and located in New Hampshire may meet the eligibility criteria for this grant. To browse other funding opportunities suited to your focus areas, visit The Grant Portal and try the Search Grant tool.
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