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Caroline L. Gross Fellowship

Greater Rochester Community

Foundation Annual Professional Development Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Caroline L. Gross Fellowship

Award: Three-week seminar attendance at John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University

Geographic Scope: New Hampshire

Eligibility:

Individuals in public life (state and local officials)

Spectrum of political viewpoints considered

All branches of government eligible (federal, state, and municipal)

Program Description:
Established in memory of the late House Majority Leader Caroline L. Gross to honor dedication to public service. The fellowship enables recipients to attend an intensive leadership program at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, which many recipients describe as the most important experience of their professional and personal lives.

Program History:

Awarded annually since 1995

21 public officials selected to attend by 2015

Contact:

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation

37 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301-4005

Phone: 603-225-6641 or 800-464-6641

Website: nhcf.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Note: Specific application procedures, deadlines, and requirements not detailed in source materials. Contact the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation for current application guidelines and instructions.

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What Greater Rochester Community actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 21
Total given: $285K
Median grant: $10K
Range: $7,500–$25K

By dollars: New Hampshire 100%. Top recipient cities: Dover, NH; Portsmouth, NH; Rochester, NH.
76% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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$20K