2026 NHS Community Grants

Application Process

Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026

Required Application Materials:

1. NHS Community Grants application form
2. Applicant organization's mission statement and (if available) vision and values statements
3. List of directors and officers and structural chart of all parties involved
4. Contact information for:
- Person(s) responsible for fiscal management and project execution
- Person(s) responsible for final report
- Person(s) for correspondence
5. Brief narrative description including:
- Project/program goals
- How the project achieves one or more NHS funding objectives
- How project success and outcomes will be measured
6. Funds requested and project budget explanation:
- Whether follow-up funding will be required
- Whether project is part of larger project with extended timeframe
- Any matching funds or other funding available
- If staffing included, how it contributes to project realization and feasibility
7. Other pertinent information about project and organization
8. Project timeline and schedule:
- Projected completion date
- Date by which NHS will receive project success report
9. Supporting documents:
- Applicant organization's annual report (if available)
- Most recent financial statement
- Most recent IRS Form 990

Submission Methods:

Email:

Mail:

Post-Award Requirements:

• Maintain communication with NHS liaison assigned to organization
• Submit written request for approval if project timeline cannot be met
• Submit reallocation proposal if grant funds need to be reallocated (NHS Board approval required if amount exceeds $1,000)
• Return any unspent funds within 30 days of project completion
• Submit brief written final report within 60 days of project completion including:
- Challenges and successes - Financial summary signed by project leaders and/or fiscal sponsor affirming proper expenditure - If part of larger project, information on NHS-funded portion and impact
• Submit annual progress reports as follow-up until whole project is completed
• (Optional) Provide feedback on application and grant process

For Assistance: Email grants@northwesthort.org with any application questions