Entrepreneurs' Fund of New Hampshire (EFNH) AMP NH Award Competition

Q: When is the deadline for Entrepreneurs' Fund of New Hampshire (EFNH) AMP NH Award Competition?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Q: Who is eligible for Entrepreneurs' Fund of New Hampshire (EFNH) AMP NH Award Competition?

Eligible applicants: Nonprofit organizations.

Greater Rochester Community Health Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Capacity Building Grants

Funding Amount

$25,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Nonprofit organizations

Other requirements

Serving New Hampshire communities

Overview

Geographic Scope: New Hampshire (regional competitions in Portsmouth, Manchester, and Hanover)

Focus Areas:

Nonprofit projects with innovative solutions
Emphasis on "amplified benefits" for organizations and communities
Various sectors including education, workforce development, home repair, behavioral health, and community services

Program Description:
EFNH is an initiative of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation that channels the expertise, energy and passion of the state's leading entrepreneurs to strengthen New Hampshire communities through innovative philanthropy. The AMP (Amplified Benefit) Award Competitions feature nonprofit pitch events where organizations compete for funding.

Selection Process:

Five nonprofit finalists per competition
Three-minute pitch presentations
EFNH members and guests vote in real-time
Winners selected based on anticipated "amplified benefits"

Eligibility:

Nonprofit organizations
Serving New Hampshire communities

Mentor Support:

Finalists paired with EFNH mentors for one-on-one coaching
"Pitch camps" held prior to final events to refine presentations

Program History:

13 organizations received grants totaling $210,000 (as of spring 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

Steps:

Nonprofit organizations apply to participate in pitch competition
Finalists are selected and paired with EFNH mentor
Finalists attend "pitch camp" to develop presentation
Three-minute pitch presentation at regional competition event
EFNH members and guests vote in real-time
Winner with most votes receives $25,000 grant

Presentation Requirements:

Three-minute pitch
Engaging and persuasive presentation
Clear articulation of project and anticipated community benefits

Note: Specific application procedures and deadlines should be obtained from the foundation.

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What Greater Rochester Community Health Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 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.

Example grants

Coast · Dover, NH

For general support & expand transportation options for elders and disabled

$25K
Connor's Climb Foundation · Exeter, NH

To fund suicide prevention training in Strafford County & reduce stigma of mental health

$25K
Community Action Partnership of Strafford County · Dover, NH

To increase access to temporary housing while guiding clients toward permanent housing

$20K
Cross Roads House · Portsmouth, NH

To install new bathroom in Winter Warming Center serving Strafford, Rockingham Counties

$20K
Greater Seacoast Community Health · Portsmouth, NH

For behavioral health services at Somersworth High School

$20K