Endowment for Health: Opportunity Grants Program

The Endowment for Health's Opportunity Grants Program offers funding between $1,000 and $20,000 to improve health outcomes for New Hampshire residents, particularly the vulnerable and underserved. Projects that advance health equity, leverage resources, and demonstrate measurable outcomes are prioritized. Grant applications are accepted monthly, with decisions made within six weeks. Funded initiatives should serve the state's population and align with the Endowment's vision of a healthy, thriving community.

Note: Opportunity Grant applications are reviewed monthly. Please submit your application by the last day of the month to receive a decision within approximately 6 weeks.Endowment for Health
The Endowment for Health works to improve the health and reduce the burden of illness for the people of New Hampshire, especially the vulnerable and underserved. A future where healthy aging is easy, and every child has what they need to grow to be their best self. A future of hopeful possibilities.
Opportunity Grants provide a responsive pool of funding for projects (including technical assistance) that address urgent needs and emerging opportunities, innovative projects, and/ or projects that build and disseminate knowledge to improve the health of New Hampshire’s people.
Please note:
The grant range is typically between $1,000 and $20,000.The grant term is typically one year or less and one-time funding.A final report is required at the end of the grant period.
Priority will be given to projects that:
Advance health equity for people who lack a fair opportunity to optimize their health potential for a variety of reasons including income, age, race, culture, ethnicity, disability, educational level, geography or sexual orientation.
Leverage resources including other funding.
Present a compelling case regarding the seriousness and urgency of the need.
Identify realistic, attainable and measurable outcomes that address the identified need.
Demonstrate the applicant’s ability to successfully implement the project.
Involve collaboration with other organizations.
Demonstrate sustainability, if applicable.
Serve or have the potential to serve a wide geographic area of New Hampshire and/or a significant population of NH residents.

Eligibility

Grants will be limited to nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code, government agencies, schools, colleges and universities.Proposed projects or activities must serve the people of New Hampshire.

Ineligibility

The following are generally NOT eligible:Grants to individualsOut of state projects.Ongoing operating expenses.Equipment purchases.Sponsorships for events/conferences.Capital campaigns and/or fundraising events.Lobbying. Direct (influence legislative body) and grassroots lobbying (call to action).Expenses already incurred. Replacement of public funding. Sectarian or religious programs.Directly or indirectly supporting political activities including political campaigns.