Upper Connecticut River Mitigation and Enhancement Fund
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Upper Connecticut River Mitigation and Enhancement Fund
Total Fund Amount: Expected to provide approximately $21 million over a 20-year period
Geographic Scope: Upper Connecticut River watershed (upstream of White River Junction, VT), including New Hampshire and Vermont
Focus Areas:
Background:
The fund was created as part of the settlement agreement between parties involved in the federal process to award a new operating license for three hydroelectric dams on the Connecticut River at Fifteen Mile Falls near Littleton, NH and Ryegate, VT. The settlement agreement was signed in 1997, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a new license in April 2002. Dam owner/operator TransCanada Hydro Northeast contributes a portion of annual profits from dam operations to the fund.
Administration:
A 12-person advisory committee made up of representatives from environmental organizations, state and federal agencies, local community groups, and TransCanada Hydro Northeast recommends grants.
Grant Distribution History:
Priority Areas:
Updated priority areas available at www.nhcf.org/mef
Contact:
How to Apply
Application Process
Application Guidelines: Updated grant application guidelines posted at www.nhcf.org/mef
Deadline: Next application deadline announced later in year on website
Note: Specific application procedures and detailed requirements should be obtained from the foundation website or by contacting the program officer.
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
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