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Racial Justice Fund
Supports racial justice work in New Hampshire
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 2, 2026
- Closing date : February 16, 2026
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
The Racial Justice Fund supports organizations advancing racial justice in New Hampshire. It offers grants of up to $100,000 over up to five years for priority-area work and collaborative projects.
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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 : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 2, 2026
- Closing date : February 16, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Solidarity economy and land justice initiatives
- Mutual aid projects
- Grassroots organizing and infrastructure efforts
- Collaborative projects with shared goals
Documents Needed
- Online application responses
- Organizational profile in GrantSource
- Fiscal sponsor agreement, if applicable
- Financial information for the applicant and fiscal sponsor, if applicable
- Boards of directors information for the applicant and fiscal sponsor, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- 501(c)(3) organizations
- Organizations with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor
- Organizations based in New Hampshire or serving New Hampshire communities
Who is not eligible
- 501(c)(4) entities or projects
Eligible expenses
- Salary and overhead
- Program costs and equipment
- Other mission-related operating expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- 501(c)(4) projects or entities.
Eligible geographic areas
- New Hampshire
- Neighboring states, if the majority of work serves New Hampshire communities
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the fund’s vision and priorities
- Support for communities most impacted by racial injustice
- Contribution to community power and structural change
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program information and determine eligibility
- Read the guidelines and FAQs carefully.
- Optional online information sessions are available.
- Step 2: Create or update your GrantSource profile
- Log in to GrantSource or register a new profile.
- Access open applications in the portal.
- Step 3: Complete and submit the online application
- Answer the two Phase 1 questions in the application.
- Submit the application through GrantSource by the deadline.
- Step 4: Complete Phase 2 if invited
- Selected applicants answer additional questions.
- Responses may be submitted in writing, by meeting, phone call, video, voice note, or another format.
- Step 5: Receive funding decision
- Final funding decisions are announced by the end of April.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Community Design Team.
- Selected applicants are invited to Phase 2 with additional questions.
- Funding decisions are finalized by the end of April.
- Grantees may be invited to ongoing conversations and shared learning.
Additional information
- Applicants may already have other Foundation grants and still apply.
- Prior Racial Justice Fund grantees may reapply.
- Joint applications are encouraged for shared projects.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Racial Justice Fund Program
What is the Racial Justice Fund?
The Racial Justice Fund supports organizations advancing racial justice in New Hampshire. It offers grants of up to $100,000 over up to five years for priority-area work and collaborative projects.
How much funding can be received?
Racial Justice Fund Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 16, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Racial Justice Fund program?
To be eligible for the Racial Justice Fund program, you must:
Must align with priority areas.
Must be 501(c)(3) or fiscally sponsored.
Must serve New Hampshire communities.
What expenses are eligible under Racial Justice Fund?
Solidarity economy and land justice initiatives
Mutual aid projects
Grassroots organizing and infrastructure efforts
Collaborative projects with shared goals
Who can I contact for more information about the Racial Justice Fund?
You can contact New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF) by email at rjf@nhcf.freshdesk.com or by phone at 603-225-6641 ext. 5.
Where is the Racial Justice Fund available?
The Racial Justice Fund program is available the province of New Brunswick.