How much funding does Community Response Grants provide?

Community Response Grants provides $1,000 - $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Community Response Grants?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Who is eligible for Community Response Grants?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Community Response Grants offered?

Community Response Grants accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Community Response Grants

Granite United Way

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Grants for Nonprofits Community Services Grants

Funding Amount

$1,000 - $10,000

Deadline

Rolling (quarterly review)

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

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

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Organizations with a fiscal sponsor

Other requirements

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.

Overview

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.

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What Granite United Way actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 55
Total given: $482K
Median grant: $7,550
Range: $5,200–$17K

By dollars: New Hampshire 82%, Vermont 15%, Maine 2%. Top recipient cities: Manchester, NH; Concord, NH; Nashua, NH.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Family Promise of Greater Concord · Concord, NH

Community response impact grant

$17K
CASA of NH · Manchester, NH

Community response impact grant

$16K
Grafton County Senior Citizens · Lebanon, NH

Community response impact grant

$16K
Concord Coalition to End Homelessness · Concord, NH

Community response impact grant

$15K
The Friendly Kitchen · Concord, NH

Community response impact grant

$15K