Caroline and Martin Gross Fellowship Grant

Caroline and Martin Gross Fellowship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Last Updated: December 25, 2025

Summary

The Caroline and Martin Gross Fellowship honors outstanding public service work in New Hampshire. Established in memory of Caroline and Martin Gross, it provides funding for individuals in elected or appointed positions to attend a three-week seminar at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. Candidates are evaluated based on their public service experience, capacity to benefit from the program, and commitment to improving decision-making processes. Self-nominations are discouraged, ensuring a focus on merit.

Overview

NOTE: An explanation of the deadlines is stated below - Letter of Inquiry - This deadline represents when the Nomination is due. Multiple nominations for the same candidate will be accepted. Self-nominations are discouraged.Full Proposal - Invite Only - This deadline represents when the Application is due. Caroline and Martin Gross Fellowship The Caroline and Martin Gross Fellowship honors individuals for their extraordinary work in public service. This annual award is made in tribute to Caroline and Martin Gross, whose dedication to public service will live on through the work of the fellowship recipients. Caroline, a New Hampshire native, worked in numerous positions in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, the Governor’s office and as a State Representative from Concord. In 1989, she was appointed House Majority Leader, a position she held until her death in 1993. Upon her death, her husband Martin Gross, along with additional family, friends and colleagues, established the Caroline L. Gross Fellowship to nurture the next generation of public servants. Martin Gross, a former mayor of Concord and chair of the Foundation’s board of directors, passed away in 2016. His wife of 16 years, Deirdre Sheerr-Gross, wanted to see the fellowship continue in the memory of both Caroline and Martin, and his name was added to the fellowship’s title. The fellowship enables an individual involved in New Hampshire’s public sector to attend a three-week summer seminar at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Funding A stipend to cover tuition, room and board to attend the Senior Executives in State and Local Government three week seminar at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in June or July.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Individuals who hold an elected or appointed position in a state, county, or municipal government within New Hampshire and also demonstrate the highest standards of performance in public service will be considered for this fellowship.In general, the selection committee looks for candidates who meet the following requirements:Experience in public service Capacity to benefit from the program Desire to enhance and improve the public decision-making process in New HampshireApplicant must be able to commit to at least one session and must be able to attend in person.Learn more about the Senior Executives in State and Local Government program at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and determine eligibility for the fellowship.

Ineligibility

Self-nominations are discouraged.