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Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Large Grants Program
Place-based funding for rural community impact
Funding available
$ 20,001 - $ 300,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund supports organizations and public agencies in Coös County, neighboring border communities, and the MRC de Coaticook with funding for community and economic development. It can support operating, project, and capital requests for activities such as staffing, one-time investments, and equipment or marketing materials.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Minimum amount : 20,001 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- One-time or project-based requests
- Extracurricular activities or one-time events/activities
- Projects or services that are one-time investments
- Programs, projects, or agencies that offer clear benefit to the people or landscapes of Coös County
- Funded projects such as marketing materials, school field trips, staff or volunteer training, consultants, equipment, furniture, and supplies
Documents Needed
- Organization profile in GrantSource
- Project budget for project-based requests
- Operating budgets available on the organization’s profile for operating support requests
- Mission/purpose statement
- Grantseeker Guide and application instructions
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- US nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
- Canadian organizations with qualified donee status
- Tax-exempt public agencies, schools, and municipalities
- Other community groups and organizations with a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3) organization, municipality, or public agency
- Applicants based in the United States are eligible for DASH Grants
Who is not eligible
- Organizations whose mission or programs promote hate, or run counter to principles of basic respect, justice, and equity
- Religious organizations, unless all services being funded are clearly and distinctly non-discriminatory, non-sectarian, and benefit the larger community
- Municipal, county, or state government annual budgets
- Public schools, charter schools, and private schools for annual budget support
- Donor Advised Committee members should not be contacted regarding funding inquiries
Eligible expenses
- Operating support
- Project support
- Capital expenses
- Unrestricted support
- Flexible capital
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Budget line items for DASH grant applications must not include operational expenses such as salary, benefits, rent, utilities, or capital expenses.
- The Fund does not provide funding for K-12 operations, curriculum, capital projects, staffing, administration, or programs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Coös County, New Hampshire
- Communities in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont that share a border with Coös County
- MRC de Coaticook, Quebec, Canada
Selection criteria
- Applications are reviewed using five criteria: informed by community, guided by equity, meaningful collaboration, measurable impact, and broad range of support.
- Demonstrated authentic collaboration with the community members being served is a funding priority.
- Requests that can show meaningful collaboration and engagement with other organizations, nonprofits, businesses, and municipalities are prioritized.
- Diverse financial and in-kind contributions, along with community leadership, are sought in competitive proposals.
- Requests are expected to show local and/or regional impact through reflection, data collection, and learning over time.
How to apply
- Determine eligibility and review the Grantseeker Guide, PowerPoint, and video/audio recording.
- Contact Tillotson Fund staff to discuss your proposal idea; pre-application consultation is required.
- Create or update your organization profile in GrantSource.
- Submit the application through the GrantSource online portal.
Processing and Agreement
- Staff review the proposal and, for Large Grants, the applicant develops and finalizes the proposal with a grant reviewer.
- The grant reviewer makes a recommendation to the Tillotson Advisory Committee.
- The Advisory Committee makes the final funding decisions.
- At the end of the grant period, a final report must be submitted via GrantSource.
- For multiyear grants, staff are available to discuss interim progress throughout the grant period.
Additional information
- Pre-application consultation with Tillotson Fund staff is required.
- Large Grants are invited applications with a rolling deadline.
- Reports are required for awards from the local and large grants programs.
- Organizations may apply for a Tillotson Fund grant and a New Hampshire Charitable Foundation grant in the same year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Large Grants Program Program
What is the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Large Grants Program?
The Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund supports organizations and public agencies in Coös County, neighboring border communities, and the MRC de Coaticook with funding for community and economic development. It can support operating, project, and capital requests for activities such as staffing, one-time investments, and equipment or marketing materials.
How much funding can be received?
Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Large Grants Program Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Large Grants Program program?
To be eligible for the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Large Grants Program program, you must:
The applicant must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS or CRA.
Non-tax-exempt groups may apply with an eligible fiscal sponsor.
Requests should generally not exceed roughly 30% of the organization’s operating budget for a single year.
What expenses are eligible under Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Large Grants Program?
One-time or project-based requests
Extracurricular activities or one-time events/activities
Projects or services that are one-time investments
Programs, projects, or agencies that offer clear benefit to the people or landscapes of Coös County
Funded projects such as marketing materials, school field trips, staff or volunteer training, consultants, equipment, furniture, and supplies
Who can I contact for more information about the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Large Grants Program?
You can contact New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF) by email at CH@NHCF.ORG or by phone at 603-263-8365.
Where is the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Large Grants Program available?
The Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Large Grants Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Large Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Large Grants Program is a Grant and Funding