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

Greater Rochester Community

Funding Amount

$25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

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

Award Amount: $25,000 per competition/region

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:

  • Since 2011, 63 nonprofit organizations have participated

  • 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:
    1. Nonprofit organizations apply to participate in pitch competition
    2. Finalists are selected and paired with EFNH mentor
    3. Finalists attend "pitch camp" to develop presentation
    4. Three-minute pitch presentation at regional competition event
    5. EFNH members and guests vote in real-time
    6. 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.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitscapacity-building

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