How much funding does Community Grants Program provide?

Community Grants Program provides Up to $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Community Grants Program?

The deadline is April 30, 2026.

Community Grants Program

DERRY WOLVERINE DREAM

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Funding Amount

Up to $10,000

Deadline

April 30, 2026

22 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Grants Program

Funder: Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation (DWDF)

Geographic Scope: Rockingham and Hillsborough Counties, New Hampshire

Focus Areas:

Non-profit organizational support

Innovative projects

Equipment purchases

Services and initiatives addressing community needs

Maintenance and expansion of services

Infrastructure enhancement

Community-based initiatives

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a tax-exempt organization under IRS Section 501(c)(3) (unless proof of exemption is provided)

Must be in good standing with the NH Secretary of State

Must be in good standing with NH Charitable Trust Unit

Must be located and registered in Rockingham or Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

Not eligible: Foreign entities, startup organizations

Must have an operational history

Must not have received more than $30,000 in total funding from DWDF in the past 36 months

Must provide up-to-date financial documentation (prior year income statement, current budget, IRS tax return)

Award Details:

Maximum Request: $10,000

Note: Applicants are not guaranteed to receive the full amount applied for

Total Awarded to Date: $607,180.00

Program Description: DWDF is committed to supporting non-profit organizations by providing financial support to implement innovative projects, purchase equipment, and provide services addressing community needs. Grants are designed to assist organizations in maintaining and expanding services, enhancing infrastructure, and supporting initiatives addressing community needs. By investing in these organizations, DWDF aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and sustainability within the non-profit sector.

What They Fund:

Innovative projects

Equipment purchases

Service expansion and maintenance

Infrastructure enhancement

Community-specific initiatives

What They Don't Fund:

Startup organizations

Foreign entities

Organizations with more than $30,000 in DWDF funding in past 36 months

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Period: April 1 - April 30, 2026 (Annual)

Submission Requirements:
1. Submit online application only
2. Include all required supporting documents
3. Applications must be complete to be reviewed

Required Documents:

Prior year income statement

Current budget

IRS tax return

Proof of tax-exempt status (if not 501(c)(3))

Proof of good standing with NH Secretary of State

Proof of good standing with NH Charitable Trust Unit

Important Notes:

Only online applications with all required documents will be reviewed

Incomplete submissions will result in automatic denial

No hand-written or paper applications accepted

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