Foundation Grants

Foundation Grants

Funder: The Lyme Foundation Inc (NH, US)

Geographic Scope: Lyme, New Hampshire

Overview: The Lyme Foundation welcomes applications from non-profit organizations with an interest in improving the quality of life in Lyme, New Hampshire. Grant applications are accepted at any time, with decisions typically made monthly.

Funding Priorities

Funding priority goes to requests in which a small amount of grant money will likely produce significant results. Applications should consider the following criteria:

• Meets a specific Lyme need
• Encourages volunteerism
• Benefits a broad constituency in town
• Seeds innovative new programs, opportunities and/or services in town
• Seeks partnerships with other granting and non-profit organizations (especially for requests over $5,000)
• Has committed leadership and individual involvement
• Meets the needs of an underserved group in town
• Addresses safety concerns in town
• Is the applicant's first request for funding
• Does not qualify for normal town funding (e.g., town budget funds)
• Identifies relevant stakeholders who might have concerns about the project
• Does not require approval at Town Meeting
• Is consistent with the spirit of the Lyme Foundation's mission

Eligibility

• Applicant Type: Non-profit organizations
• Geographic Focus: Lyme, New Hampshire

Contact Information

Grants Committee Contact: John L. Campbell

Email: John.L.Campbell@Dartmouth.edu

Mailing Address:
The Lyme Foundation
P.O. Box 292
Lyme, NH 03768

Notes

• Not all review criteria are relevant to all grant applications
• Successful applications do not necessarily have to meet all criteria
• Grant recipients must mention the Lyme Foundation in publication materials and public announcements
• The Foundation may include grant recipients by name and amount in future materials