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New Hampshire Community Development Grants

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Fields Pond Foundation Grant Program
$25,000
Fields Pond Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides financial support to community-based nature and land conservation organizations in New England and upper New York State to advance impactful conservation projects that benefit the environment and local communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Kennebunk Savings Community Promise Program
Contact for amount
Kennebunk Savings
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity supports tax-exempt nonprofits, public schools, and municipalities in southern York County, Maine, and Strafford & Rockingham Counties in New Hampshire, focusing on innovative and sustainable programs in health, community advancement, arts, education, and environmental welfare.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Lyme Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The Lyme Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that implement projects aimed at improving the quality of life for residents in Lyme, New Hampshire, with a focus on community enrichment and innovative initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Catalyst Program Grant
$3,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports rural communities in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont by providing financial assistance for projects that stimulate economic growth, improve infrastructure, and enhance local services in areas with fewer than 5,000 residents.

Community Development
State 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
Forward Fund Grant
Contact for amount
The Endowment for Health
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in New Hampshire for projects that promote health equity and address urgent community needs.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
The Lane and Elizabeth C. Dwinell Charitable Trust Fund
Contact for amount
The Lane and Elizabeth C. Dwinell Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Timber for Transit Program
$5,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides funding for applied research and demonstration projects that utilize advanced wood materials in transportation infrastructure, prioritizing initiatives that enhance resilience to extreme weather and support economically distressed communities.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Opportunity Grants
$20,000
The Endowment for Health
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in New Hampshire that are addressing urgent community health needs and promoting health equity for disadvantaged populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Year of the Book Grant Program
$25,000
Children's Literacy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides funding and resources to public elementary schools in Vermont and New Hampshire with high needs, aiming to improve literacy among students through books and engaging literacy activities.

Education
Independent school districts
Forest Economy Program
$1,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides funding to support community development, workforce training, and sustainable business initiatives in the forest-based economy of rural areas in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.

Natural Resources
State governments
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
Healthy Aging Grant
Contact for amount
The Endowment for Health
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in New Hampshire to implement projects that promote healthy aging and health equity for marginalized populations.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Couch Family Foundation Grant
$10,000
The Couch Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that improve the well-being of children and families in specific towns across New Hampshire, Vermont, and Martha’s Vineyard.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Eastern Bank Foundation Impact Grants
$12,000,000
Eastern Bank Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island that empower low- to moderate-income individuals and families through education, affordable housing, and essential human services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Kendal C. and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Kendal C. and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This grant provides funding to support community programs that enhance the quality of life and promote social responsibility in the Mt. Washington Valley of New Hampshire and the lakeside area of Moose Pond in Bridgton, Maine.

Community Development
Nonprofits
CDBG Public Service Agency Grants
$20,000
City of Portsmouth Community Development Department
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2026

Date Added

Jan 23, 2026

This program provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to enhance services for low-income individuals and families in the community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Health Policy Grant
Contact for amount
The Endowment for Health
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This funding opportunity provides strategic support to organizations in New Hampshire working on health policy and systems changes to improve access to healthcare and engage citizens in health issues.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Municipal Recycling and Storage Equipment Grants
$5,000
New Hampshire the Beautiful
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 24, 2026

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