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NHEC Foundation Community Grants Program

New Hampshire Electric Co-Op

Foundation Annual Grants for NonprofitsFood Security GrantsGrants for Youth ProgramsHealthcare Grants

Funding Amount

Varies (examples: $1,901 - $20,000)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

NHEC Foundation Community Grants Program

Funder: New Hampshire Electric Co-op Foundation

Award Range: Varies by project (recent awards range from $1,901 to $20,000+)

Geographic Scope: New Hampshire Electric Co-op service territory (multiple districts: Sunapee, Raymond, Carroll County, Plymouth, Statewide, Colebrook, Conway)

Mission: Improve the quality of life for NHEC members and communities served through grants to charitable organizations and non-profits

Focus Areas:

  • Food security and nutrition programs

  • Youth development and education

  • Healthcare and community health programs

  • Affordable housing and home improvement

  • Fire safety and emergency preparedness

  • Arts and cultural programs

  • Environmental and agricultural initiatives

  • Community recreation and afterschool programs

  • Oral health and healthcare navigation services

    • Eligibility:

  • 501(c)(3) charitable organizations and non-profits

  • Organizations working within NHEC service territory

  • Programs that improve quality of life in NHEC communities

  • Organizations serving low-income families and vulnerable populations

    • What They Fund:

  • Program expansion and new initiatives

  • Equipment and supplies

  • Camp scholarships for underprivileged youth

  • Food pantry credits and mobile food pantry programs

  • Home improvement and fire safety projects

  • Healthcare navigation and navigator programs

  • Youth mentorship and skill-building programs

    • Background: Since 2006, the NHEC Foundation has awarded more than $3 million to charities and non-profit organizations. The Foundation is funded by NHEC members who participate in the Round Up Program, where monthly electric bills are rounded up to the next dollar. Over 40,000 NHEC members help fund the Foundation; the average contribution is about $6 per year per person.

    Recent Grant Recipients (2019):

  • American Red Cross of NH/VT - Home Fire Campaign: $7,500

  • Carroll County YMCA - Camp Huckins: $2,000

  • Circle Program: $4,500

  • New Hampshire Food Bank: $20,000

  • Northeast Organic Farming Association of NH: $5,000

  • Pemi Valley Habitat for Humanity: $5,000

  • Plymouth Park & Recreation Afterschool Program: $1,901

  • Sullivan County Oral Health Collaborative: $5,000

  • White Mountain Community Health Center: $10,000

    • Contact: www.nhec.com/nhec-foundation

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Specific application procedures not detailed in provided materials. Organizations should contact the NHEC Foundation directly.

      General Information

    • Organizations should demonstrate how their program improves quality of life in NHEC service territory
    • Grant awards are announced by NHEC Foundation Board of Directors
    • Multiple rounds of funding occur annually

    Contact for Application Details: Visit www.nhec.com/nhec-foundation or contact NHEC Foundation directly

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    What New Hampshire Electric Co-Op actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    6
    Total given
    $206K
    Median grant
    $13K
    Range
    $7,500–$105K
    • By dollars: New Hampshire 49%. Top recipient cities: Plymouth, NH; Manchester, NH; Concord, NH.

    Example grants

    • Other 5000

      $105K

    • Project Care · Plymouth, NH

      $61K

    • NH Food Bank · Manchester, NH

      $15K

    • American Red Cross · Concord, NH

      $10K

    • Lake Region Food Pantry · Moultonborough, NH

      $7,500

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsfood-securityyouth-programshealthcareaffordable-housingfire-departmentsarts

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