Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and Funding Programs Offered by New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF)
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation is the state's community foundation, established in 1962. It provides competitive grant programs for nonprofit organizations and scholarship programs for students. The Foundation awards over $70 million annually in grants and scholarships across focus areas including health, education, environment, housing, arts, civic health, and economic security. It manages multiple dedicated funds including the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund. View New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF)'s website for more information.
Featured grants at a glance
14 programs available
- Grant and FundingOpen
Wellborn Ecology Fund - School-based Project Grants
Supports place-based ecology education in schoolsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateTimeline- Closing date : November 19, 2026
Canada - Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : March 13, 2026
Concord, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : February 13, 2026
Canada - Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCanada - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Greater Rochester Community Health Foundation – Targeted Grants Program
Funding for nonprofit health and community access projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCanada - Eligible Funding
- From $250 to $300,000
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and RenovationTimeline- Closing date : July 17, 2025
Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Dash Grants Program
Rapid funding for small community projectsEligible Funding- From $250 to $2,000
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital TransformationTimeline- Closing date : July 17, 2025
Quebec, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Large Grants Program
Place-based funding for rural community impactEligible Funding- From $20,001 to $300,000
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateCanada - Grant and FundingClosed
Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Local Grants Program
Local funding for community priorities and regional impactEligible Funding- From $2,001 to $20,000
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : July 17, 2025
Quebec, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Opioid Abatement Community Grants Program – Multiyear Project Grants
Multiyear funding for opioid response projectsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesTimeline- Open Date : April 13, 2026
- Closing date : May 6, 2026
NB, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Piscataqua Region Artist Advancement Grant Program
Support for visual artists’ career growthEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTimeline- Open Date : February 18, 2026
- Closing date : April 30, 2026
Canada - Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Open Date : February 2, 2026
- Closing date : February 16, 2026
NB, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateCanada
About New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF)
What is the mission of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF)?
To make New Hampshire a more just, sustainable and vibrant community where everyone can thrive by supporting nonprofit organizations, helping students fund their education, connecting generous people with community needs, and advocating on important public issues.
What type of organization is New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF)?
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF) is a Foundation.
When was New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF) founded?
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF) was founded in 1962.
What is New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF)'s official website?
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF)'s official website is https://www.nhcf.org/.
What else should I know about New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF)?
Role in the Funding Ecosystem
As the state's community foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation serves as a central philanthropic organization connecting generous donors with community needs. Since 1962, it has awarded over $1 billion in grants and scholarships, making it one of the largest funders of nonprofit work and student scholarships in New Hampshire.
Grant Programs and Funding Areas
The Foundation provides competitive grant programs for qualified nonprofit organizations advancing health and well-being, environmental protection, education, housing and basic needs, arts and culture, civic health, and economic security. It also offers targeted initiative funding in early childhood and family supports, basic needs, behavioral health, civic health, education and career pathways, and environment and climate.
Scholarship Programs
The Foundation awards nearly $8 million annually in scholarships to help students pursue two-year and four-year degrees and professional certificates. Scholarship programs include the Mark and Diana McNabb Scholarship and the Neil and Louise Tillotson Scholarship.
Specialized Funds
The Foundation manages the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund, one of the largest permanent rural philanthropies in the country, distributing over $5 million annually to Coös County and surrounding regions. Other funds include the Wellborn Ecology Fund and the Greater Rochester Community Health Foundation.
Transparency and Governance
The Foundation is accredited with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations and publishes audited financial statements and annual reports. It is governed by a board of directors and overseen by an investment committee.