Greater Merrimack Valley Efforts Horne Family Foundation Grant

Greater Merrimack Valley Efforts Horne Family Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Horne Family Charitable Foundation Inc
Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000
Last Updated: February 16, 2026

Summary

The Greater Merrimack Valley Efforts Horne Family Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing community services in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. With a commitment to Human Services, Environment, and Wildlife, the foundation supports initiatives aiding at-risk youth, the homeless, and victims of abuse. It provides operational support and funding for innovative programs, prioritizing conservation, health, and welfare in upcoming grant cycles. The foundation encourages eligible organizations to apply for grants that align with its mission and values.

Overview

Note: This page details information for the Horne Family Foundation's Merrimack Valley initiatives. For national initiatives, see here. For International initiatives, see here. Our Mission First, to preserve and maintain the legacy of the Horne Family in Massachusetts’ Greater Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire regions by supporting various community efforts that specifically relate to Human Services, Environment and Wildlife. Secondly, the Foundation seeks to broaden its impact by supporting national initiatives aimed at the Environment, Wildlife Preservation and Animal Welfare. Greater Merrimack Valley Efforts Human Services Causes In Massachusetts’ Greater Merrimack Valley And Southern New Hampshire Regions The Horne Family will continue to support Human Services in the Greater Merrimack Valley region. The Foundation has a long history of funding community service groups targeting at-risk youth through various after-school and summer programs. In addition, we actively support human services organizations that provide aid to homeless, underprivileged and aging populations as well as victims of domestic abuse and trauma. Types of Funding Recognizing that the organizational infrastructure is a necessity, the Foundation welcomes requests for general operating support and efforts designed to increase organizational capacity. We also encourage requests for specific program initiatives or improvements. Areas of Interest As of the 2017 funding period, we have refined our mission to enable us to grant requests that are most closely aligned with the core values of the foundation: Conservation of Land and Wildlife, Human Services, and Animal Welfare. Geographic Focus The Foundation distributes regional grants in Massachusetts’ Greater Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire and on a national basis. While our primary interests are with regard to our regional and national focus, we will extend support to international initiatives as it specifically relates to disaster relief for people and animals and species preservation on the African continent.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Human Services requests will only be considered within the Merrimack Valley/Southern New Hampshire region. Your organization needs to have a tax identification number to be considered for a grant.Only organizations that have federal non-profit agency tax status can receive financial support from our Foundation.The Foundation requires that an organization that receives funding for two successive years take a one-year hiatus before reapplying.

Ineligibility

The foundation does not accept requests for capital campaigns or expenditures relating to construction and other infrastructure improvements.