How much funding does NHEC Foundation Community Grants Program provide?

NHEC Foundation Community Grants Program provides Varies (examples: $1,901 - $20,000) in funding.

When is the deadline for NHEC Foundation Community Grants Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

NHEC Foundation Community Grants Program

NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTRIC CO-OP FOUNDATION

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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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