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Community Response Grants

GRANITE UNITED WAY

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Grants for NonprofitsCommunity Services Grants

Funding Amount

$1,000 - $10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Response Grants

Funder: Granite United Way

Program Description: Granite United Way offers nonprofits an opportunity to access responsive funding multiple times a year with grants ranging from $1,000 - $10,000 each cycle.

Geographic Scope: Seven regions served by Granite United Way:

  • Central Region

  • Greater Seacoast Region

  • Merrimack County Region

  • North Country Region

  • Northern NH Region

  • Southern Region

  • Upper Valley Region
  • Eligibility:

  • Certified 501(c)(3) organizations

  • Organizations with a fiscal sponsor
  • Funding Distribution: Since introducing this responsive funding model in the fall of 2024, Granite United Way has distributed over $1.35 million to meet immediate needs across its seven regions.

    Regional Contacts:

  • Central Region: KR Epstein at KR.Epstein@graniteuw.org

  • Greater Seacoast Region: Kerry Folkins at kerry.folkins@graniteuw.org

  • Merrimack County Region: Christina Huntress at christina.huntress@graniteuw.org

  • North Country Region: Nanci Carney at nanci.carney@graniteuw.org

  • Northern NH Region: Laura Boucher at laura.boucher@graniteuw.org

  • Southern Region: KR Epstein at kr.epstein@graniteuw.org

  • Upper Valley Region: Katie Berndsen at katie.berndsen@graniteuw.org
  • Recent Funded Organizations: 603 Legal Aid, A Place for Us, Aging and Disability Resource Center, Amoskeag Health, Annies Angels, Austin 17 House, Back in the Saddle Equine Therapy Center, Capital Region Habitat for Humanity, CASA of NH, CATCH Neighborhood Housing, and 40+ others.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    A comprehensive guide to the application process can be accessed through the funding opportunities page. Contact your regional representative for specific application details and submission instructions.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitscommunity-services

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