Funding Amount

Micro Grants $5,000 and under; larger Community Partner grants also available

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Grants to 501(c)(3) public charities and public agencies serving the greater Derry, New Hampshire area (Derry, Londonderry, Windham, Chester, Hampstead, and Sandown). 2026 priorities: Micro Grants ($5,000 and under) for urgent or small needs; funding for Community Partners; the Nonprofit Management Incubator Program; and expanding access to services addressing food and housing insecurity. Grants support capital, special-project, and operations needs; no grants to individuals and no ongoing general operating support.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicant Types

nonprofitgovernment

How to Apply

Grants are funded throughout the year via the online grant portal (grantinterface.com, urlkey alexef). Interested organizations first submit a short grant inquiry form; the inquiry form is paused seasonally and reopens at the beginning of February. Prior grantees must file a Final Grant Report before reapplying. Contact grants@alexandereastman.org.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitsfood-securityhousingcapacity-building

Project Locations

NH

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