How much funding does Caroline L. Gross Fellowship provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Caroline L. Gross Fellowship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Caroline L. Gross Fellowship?

Eligible applicants: Individuals in public life (state and local officials).

How often is Caroline L. Gross Fellowship offered?

Caroline L. Gross Fellowship runs on an annual cycle.

Caroline L. Gross Fellowship

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Individuals in public life (state and local officials)
Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University
Selection Impact: Recipients describe the Kennedy School program as "the most important experience of their professional and personal lives"

Other requirements

Representatives of the spectrum of political viewpoints
Members of all branches of government (federal, state, municipal)
Award/Benefit: Fellowship enables attendance at a three-week intensive seminar for state and local officials at the John F.
Program History: Established in memory of Caroline L.

Overview

An annual fellowship awarded to individuals in public life to recognize dedication to public service and provide professional development at a prestigious leadership program.

Eligibility:

Individuals in public life (state and local officials)
Representatives of the spectrum of political viewpoints
Members of all branches of government (federal, state, municipal)

Award/Benefit: Fellowship enables attendance at a three-week intensive seminar for state and local officials at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University

Program History: Established in memory of Caroline L. Gross, former House Majority Leader. Awarded annually since 1995. As of 2015, 21 public officials have been selected to attend the program.

Selection Impact: Recipients describe the Kennedy School program as "the most important experience of their professional and personal lives"

2015 Recipient: Stephen Shurtleff, House Democratic Leader from Penacook, NH

How to Apply

Application Process

Specific application procedures: Not detailed in source material

Selection Process: Foundation reviews candidates in public life and selects one annual recipient

Contact for Information: New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, 603-225-6641 or visit nhcf.org

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What New Hampshire Charitable Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 949
Total given: $59.75M
Median grant: $25K
Range: $5,102–$2.62M

By dollars: New Hampshire 83%, Massachusetts 5%, Vermont 4%. Top recipient cities: Concord, NH; Manchester, NH; Portsmouth, NH.
66% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
21% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Tilton School · Tilton, NH

To support capital campaign and financial aid

$2.62M
Portsmouth Submarine Memorial Association · Portsmouth, NH

For a designated distributions and capital campaign

$1.38M
NH Children's Trust Inc · Concord, NH

For a designated distributions and general/operating support, the Trestle Fund

$1.3M
New Futures · Concord, NH

For SUD, Children's Behavioral Health, Early Childhood and other health policies

$1.2M
Saint Anselm College · Manchester, NH

For general support, scholarships

$1.01M

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