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

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Greater Rochester Community

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Capacity Building Grants

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.

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What Greater Rochester Community actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 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