New Hampshire Library Technology Grant Program

This competitive grants program awards grants of up to $10,000 to community libraries to support online access, technology upgrades, distance learning and staff development.

Geographic focus

Organizations serving New Hampshire communities within the Foundation’s eight regions: Capital, Lakes, Manchester, Monadnock, Nashua, North Country, Piscataqua and Upper Valley.
Eligibility

Eligible applicants must serve what is considered to be a rural, and underserved or under-resourced community.

Libraries are eligible to receive one grant per 12-month period, but may apply again in subsequent 12-month periods.

If you are unsure if your library serves a rural or underserved community, or unsure if your library has previously received a grant from this program, please contact Meena Gyawali at Meena.Gyawali@nhcf.org.

The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation honors the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals, and will not knowingly make grants (including those recommended by donor-advised-fund holders), to organizations whose mission or programs promote hate, or run counter to principles of basic respect, justice and equity.
Grant amount

Up to $10,000
Application deadlines

Please check back for upcoming deadlines.

Application and grant process

Step 1

Determine eligibility.

Carefully read the information provided above to determine if you are eligible.

Step 2

Log in or create a new profile in GrantSource.

Log in to GrantSource, update your profile and access open applications.

If you have never applied, and your library is a 501(c)(3) non-profit or has a “Friends of” that is a 501(c)(3), please create a new profile using the “Register here” button.

If you are not a 501(c)(3) but a government agency/municipality, please contact Wendy Cahill at Jraql.Pnuvyy@aups.bet with the following information in order to establish an account:

EIN (tax id)
Do you share that EIN with the town?
Can the library accept the grant check or does it need to go to the town?
Contact name and email for the library (who will be applying).

Step 3

Complete and submit the online application.

To prepare answers for the application, please consider the following questions:

Describe the project and the need it meets;
Describe the project’s workplan and your ability to implement the project;
What do you hope the project will achieve in your community? What do you hope to learn?
If applicable, describe any connections between this project and other pre-existing library resources (local, state, beyond).

Step 6

Receive funding.

If your application is awarded, you will be notified by mid-November.

Step 7

Publicize your grant.

If you are awarded funding and you’d like to share the good news, please refer to our grantee press kit.

Step 8

Report.

At the end of your grant period, you will be required to complete a final report. Log in to GrantSource to submit your final report via the online portal. Please note that applicants who do not submit a final grant report will not be considered for future funding.

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