Foundation awards more than $3.2 million through Community Grants program

The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $3.2 million in grant funding to 138 nonprofit organizations through its 2024 Community Grants program.

The application grants program is made possible through the generosity of New Hampshire people, past and present, who have donated resources to the Foundation to help make New Hampshire a community where everyone can thrive. Funding for these grants comes from a combination of fund types at the Foundation, including unrestricted funds, field-of-interest funds and donor-advised funds. Generous people who establish unrestricted and field-of-interest funds do so with the intent that Foundation staff will decide how to disburse the grant funds. Foundation staff also share grant opportunities with holders of donor-advised funds, who make grant recommendations to nonprofits. Donor-advised-fundholders recommended $1.4 million in total to fund grant requests through this program. The Charitable Foundation awarded more than $70 million in grants and scholarships across all of its grantmaking and student aid programs last year.

Organizations were able to apply for up to $15,000 per year for up to two years for general operating support or for funding for specific projects. Most grants awarded were multiyear grants.

Grant funding is helping to provide scholarships to summer camp for children, bring arts to New Hampshire communities, create accessible nature trails for people with disabilities, support reproductive rights and much more.

The following organizations received grants through the program:

Amoskeag Health of Manchester, NH, was awarded $15,000 for general operating support.

Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust of New London, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Bike-Walk Alliance of NH in Concord, NH, was awarded $15,000 for general operating support.

Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire in Concord, NH, was awarded $30,000 to provide training and technical assistance on brain injury, homelessness, and the implementation of the Online Brain Injury Screening and Support System.

Bring It of Manchester, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Camp Exsighting Adventures of Newmarket, NH, was awarded $15,000 to provide summer camp experience for visually impaired children from New Hampshire.

Canterbury Shaker Village of Canterbury, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Capitol Center for the Arts of Concord, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Careers CLiC of Hanover, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Carter Community Building Association of Lebanon, NH, was awarded $30,000 to support a new state-licensed after-school program for children grades K-6.

Casting for Recovery, Inc., of Bozeman, MT, was awarded $9,000 to support therapeutic fly-fishing weekend retreats for women diagnosed with breast cancer from New Hampshire or Vermont towns in the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation catchment area.

Center for New Beginnings of Littleton, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Center for Wildlife of Cape Neddick, NH, was awarded $25,000 for general operating support.

Chase Home of Portsmouth, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Cheshire Children’s Museum of Keene, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Child Care Center in Norwich, Inc., of Norwich, VT, was awarded $30,000 to increase the capacity of the Toddler Program and renovate learning spaces.

Children’s Law Center of New Hampshire of Portsmouth, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Children’s Museum of New Hampshire in Dover, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Chocorua Lake Conservancy of Chocorua, NH, was awarded $15,000 for design and construction of a rock ramp.

City of Manchester, NH was awarded $8,500 for support of the Office of Youth Services.

City of Nashua, NH was awarded $30,000 to expand free programs at the Arlington Street Community Center, offering expert speakers, addressing issues important to residents, and providing interpreters, food, and childcare to ensure full accessibility.

Claremont Opera House of Claremont, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Colonel Town Players of Lancaster Inc., in Lancaster, NH, was awarded $15,000 to upgrade the theatrical lighting system.

Community Caregivers of Greater Derry in Derry, NH, was awarded $15,000 for general operating support.

Community Day Care Center, Inc., of Portsmouth, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Community Nurse Connection of Lebanon, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Connecticut River Artisan Group of Pittsburg, NH, was awarded $16,000 for general operating support.

Connor’s Climb Foundation of Exeter, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation of Dover, NH, was awarded $30,000 to support the free ticket program.

Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, NH, was awarded $30,000 to support the Art and Wellness program.

Family Promise of the Lakes Region in Laconia, NH, was awarded $15,000 to support the initial investment required for incorporation and the launch of eviction-prevention services in Belknap County.

Five Rivers Conservation Trust of Concord, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Friends in Action of Durham, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Friends of Recovery NH in Manchester, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Friends of Seabrook Community in Seabrook, NH, was awarded $30,000 to support the structure and development of the Nature Trail Community Park.

Friends of the Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail of Warner, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Friends of the Davis Public Library of Stoddard, NH, was awarded $10,000 to purchase technology for the library.

Friends of Tucker Mountain Inc., of Newbury, NH, was awarded $30,000 for an All Persons Accessible Trail at Tucker Mountain Town Forest.

Friends Program, Inc., of Concord, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Front Door Agency of Nashua, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Full Circle Farm Therapeutic Horsemanship of Newport, NH, was awarded $15,000 to provide scholarships for participants.

Gibson Center for Senior Services, Inc., of North Conway, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Girls at Work, Inc., of Manchester, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Girls Incorporated of New Hampshire of Manchester, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Good Beginnings, Inc., of West Lebanon, NH, was awarded $10,000 for general operating support.

Good Neighbor Health Clinics, Inc., of White River Junction, VT, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Granite Pathways of Manchester, NH, was awarded $30,000 for operating support for Seacoast Pathways.

Granite State Independent Living of Concord, NH, was awarded $15,000 to support the Peer Support Program.

Granite VNA Inc., of Concord, NH, was awarded $15,000 to partially fund a campaign readiness and positioning study for hospice house renovations.

Greater Derry Community Health Services, Inc., of Derry, NH, was awarded $15,000 for general operating support.

Greater Nashua Dental Connection, Inc., of Nashua, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Green Mountain Conservation Group of Effingham, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Harbor Care of Nashua, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Harris Center for Conservation Education of Hancock, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Haven of Portsmouth, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Historical Society of Cheshire County in Keene, NH, was awarded $15,000 for general operating support.

Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services of Keene, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general support for programs including Healthy Starts, hospice and special programs, Meals on Wheels and visiting nurses.

Homes For Our Troops Inc., of Taunton, MA, was awarded $15,000 to support a specially adapted home for a New Hampshire veteran.

Hubbard Brook Research Foundation of Woodstock, VT, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

I Got Bridged of Portsmouth, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Interlakes Community Caregivers of Center Harbor, NH, was awarded $15,000 for general operating support.

International Institute of New England, Inc., in Manchester, NH, was awarded $30,000 to provide English instruction, employment services, and vocational training for refugees and immigrants.

Keene Housing Kids Collaborative of Keene, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Keene Senior Citizens, Inc., of Keene, NH, was awarded $15,000 for a nonprofit development and strategic planning specialist.

Kids Five and Over of Portsmouth, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Kingswood Youth Center, Inc., of Wolfeboro Falls, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

LIFE Ministries Inc., of Wolfeboro Falls, NH, was awarded $30,000 to support the operations of the food pantry.

Lake Winnipesaukee Association of Meredith, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Laura Mahoney Autism and Epilepsy Foundation of Madison, NH, was awarded $15,000 to support the Making Food & Friends program.

Loading Dock of Littleton, NH, was awarded $15,000 for general operating support.

Manchester Community Action Coalition of Manchester, NH, was awarded $15,000 for general operating support.

Mascoma Valley Preservation of Grafton, NH, was awarded $15,000 for design and construction of an ADA-compliant entrance.

McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Corporation of Concord, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Meredith Parks and Recreation Department of Meredith, NH, was awarded $15,000 to purchase and install an ADA-compliant, adaptive paddling launch system that will offer safe, easy access to Lake Winnipesaukee.

Mid-State Health Center of Plymouth, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Monadnock Community Early Learning Center of Peterborough, NH, was awarded $15,000 for painting, maintenance, updating fire safety/doors and playground materials.

Monadnock Farm and Community Coalition of Walpole, NH, was awarded $10,000 to purchase local farm products for distribution on The Community Kitchen’s Mobile Food Pantry.

Moving Company Dance Center of Keene, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

My Breast Cancer Support of Portsmouth, NH, was awarded $15,000 for general operating support.

Nashua Adult Learning Center, Inc., of Nashua, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Nashua Community Music School of Nashua, NH, was awarded $30,000 to support its music therapy program.

Navigating Recovery of the Lakes Region in Laconia, NH, was awarded $27,252 to support implementation of harm reduction best practices to save lives and reduce infectious disease among vulnerable populations.

New Beginnings – A Women’s Crisis Center of Laconia, NH, was awarded $20,000 for general operating support.

New Hampshire Association of Conservation Districts in Concord, NH, was awarded $15,000 for general operating support.

New Hampshire Catholic Charities, Inc., of Manchester, NH, was awarded $15,000 for support of the New Generations program.

New Hampshire Council of Churches, Inc., of Manchester, NH, was awarded $15,000 to address hate in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire Dance Institute of Keene, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

New Hampshire Environmental Educators of Holderness, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

New Hampshire Oral Health Coalition of Concord, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association of Concord, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

On Solid Ground of Charlestown, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Once Upon a Story Hour of Madison, NH, was awarded $1,500 for general operating support.

Operation Delta Dog Inc., of Hollis, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Palace Theatre Trust of Manchester, NH, was awarded $15,000 for general operating support.

Patriot Resilient Leader Institute of Gilford, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Pembroke Historical Society of Pembroke, NH, was awarded $3,510 to eliminate powder post beetles from the foundation and install gutters.

Pemi-Baker Literacy of Plymouth, NH, was awarded $16,000 for general operating support.

Penacook Assisted Living Facility, Inc., of Penacook, NH, was awarded $30,000 to support heating, ventilation, and air conditioning upgrades.

Piscataquog Land Conservancy of New Boston, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

PLUS Company, Inc., of Nashua, NH, was awarded $9,120 to provide mental and physical health classes for adults with disabilities.

Plymouth Area Renewable Energy Initiative of Plymouth, NH, was awarded $29,000 for general operating support.

Pope Memorial Library of North Conway, NH, was awarded $15,000 for general operating support.

Portsmouth Historical Society of Portsmouth, NH, was awarded $15,000 for general operating support.

Portsmouth Music and Arts Center of Portsmouth, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Racial Unity Team of Stratham, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Reach Out and Read, Inc., of Boston, MA, was awarded $15,000 to support new and existing Reach Out and Read sites throughout New Hampshire.

Reproductive Equity Now Foundation, Inc., of Boston, MA, was awarded $30,000 to facilitate strategic partnerships and enhance the spread of comprehensive reproductive health resources in New Hampshire.

Reproductive Freedom Fund of New Hampshire in Dover, NH, was awarded $15,000 for general operating support.

Safe Schools New Hampshire of Concord, NH, was awarded $15,000 for general operating support.

Safeline Inc., of Chelsea, VT, was awarded $30,000 for to support an emergency safe space for victims of domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault.

Seacoast Area Teachers of Yoga in Action of Greenland, NH, was awarded $15,000 for general operating support.

Seacoast Science Center, Inc., of Rye, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Second Start of Concord, NH, was awarded $15,000 for general operating support.

SEE Science Center, Inc., of Manchester, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

SOS Recovery Community Organization, Inc., of Rochester, NH, was awarded $30,000 to support implementation of harm reduction best practices to save lives and reduce infectious disease among vulnerable populations.

Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire of Epping, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Southeast Vermont Transit Inc., of Wilmington, VT, was awarded $30,000 to support public transportation services in Lebanon and Hanover, NH.

Special Olympics New Hampshire of Concord, NH, was awarded $15,000 for general operating support.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center of Holderness, NH, was awarded $30,000 to lower barriers to access nature for people with low incomes.

St. Joseph Community Services of Manchester, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Starting Point: Services for Victims of Domestic & Sexual Violence of Conway, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Takodah YMCA of North Swanzey, NH, was awarded $15,000 to provide camp scholarships for New Hampshire youth.

Tamworth Community Nurse Association of Tamworth, NH, was awarded $15,000 to support the All Persons Accessible Trail.

Tapply-Thompson Community Center of Bristol, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

The Pittsfield Youth Workshop of Pittsfield, NH, was awarded $15,000 for general operating support.

Tilton-Northfield Recreation Council of Northfield, NH, was awarded $10,000 to support the Youth Program Assistance Fund and camperships.

Turning Points Network of Claremont, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

TwinState MakerSpaces, Inc., of Lebanon, NH, for general operating support.

Warner Connects NH of Warner, NH, was awarded $14,000 for general operating support.

Warner House Association of Portsmouth, NH, was awarded $1,500 to support the History & Soup Community Lecture Series.

Weathervane Theatre Players, Inc., of Whitefield, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Webster House of Manchester, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

White Horse Addiction Center, Inc., of Center Ossipee, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

White Mountain Community Health Center of Conway, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Winchester Learning Center of Winchester, NH, was awarded $30,000 for general operating support.

Women Educators Leading Learning New England of Laconia, NH, was awarded $15,000 for general operating support.

YMCA of the North Shore in Plaistow, NH, was awarded $15,000 for general operating support in the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation’s geographic service area.