2025 Women and Girls of Color Fund is sponsored by New Hampshire Women's Foundation. Provides grants to projects led by and serving women and girls of color in New Hampshire, including those focused on mental health and empowerment.

Apply for a Grant - New Hampshire Women's Foundation We envision a state with social, political and economic gender equality. Through our grantmaking program, we fuel positive change in our communities by supporting the most innovative and promising solutions to issues which promote gender equality. When women and girls prosper, communities thrive.

New Hampshire Women’s Foundation has a vision of social, political and economic gender equality in New Hampshire, and seeks to provide grant support to organizations which share our vision and values. Our values are: Empowerment – We believe that women and girls should have the power and influence to make their own choices, control their own lives, and find and use their own voices.

Equity and Justice – We believe in gender equity and justice for people from all races, backgrounds, and all income levels.

Bold and Courageous Leadership – We believe that we can and should use our voices and privilege to be bold and courageous in effecting real and lasting change Collaboration – We believe that working collectively with other organizations, leaders, advocates and individuals of all genders is the best way to advance and improve the lives of women and girls Grantee alignment with our vision and values is critical to our mission.

The 2026 Grant Application Is Now Closed. Our grantmaking program fuels positive change in our communities by supporting organizations and programs working to address issues impacting women, girls and marginalized genders in New Hampshire. Our commitment is steadfast, now more than ever.

Who is eligible for funding? New Hampshire organizations designated as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code are eligible to apply. In order to apply, organizations must complete our eligibility test, which assures that applicant organizations have missions which align with ours.

Our grantmaking is strategic and focused.

We are interested in efforts that: address the root causes of problems faced by New Hampshire women and girls; result in long-term positive change for women and girls; challenge systemic barriers faced by women and girls; promote the empowerment and leadership of women and girls; demonstrate collaboration among women’s and girls’ organizations; raise consciousness of the status of women or girls or raise awareness of issues of concern to women or girls; impact public policy in support of the full and equal participation of women and girls; and encourage philanthropy by women and girls.

We seek out programs that benefit New Hampshire women and girls by: Promoting Economic Security Supporting Health, Wellness, and Safety Enhancing Leadership, Education, and Empowerment Examples of the things we fund Special projects or programs that benefit New Hampshire women and girls Advocacy efforts designed to foster gender equity General operating support Organizational capacity building Examples of the things we do not fund Individuals seeking direct support for things such as school tuition, living expenses, medical expenses, etc. Capital improvements, projects, or campaigns Sectarian, religious or partisan activities Activities that will have already occurred by the time funding is awarded in September Organizations which have been funded by NHWF in the prior 3 years The New Hampshire Women’s Foundation understands that many non-profits are stretched to the limit regarding staff and resources and tries to make the application process for a grant as simple and straightforward as possible.

Because of this, we have limited the number of questions we require and have strict word limits to keep answers concise. Grant awards are typically between $2,500 and $7,500 and are highly competitive. If successful, grant funds will be available in December.

Please note: Organizations which have been funded 3 years in a row are asked to take a year off before applying again. When can funding be expected? Because we engage several dozen volunteer grant reviewers, our process takes some time.

But the benefit is that more community leaders become familiar with the applicant’s work.

Here is a general timeline for the process: April – Applications are received and given a preliminary review by staff May – Applications are shared with grant review teams June – Initial recommendations are made by grant review teams July – NHWF Grants Committee makes final recommendations for funding August-September – Grantees are notified December – Checks are mailed to successful applicants Important note: Because successful applicants will not receive funds until December, please do not apply for projects where funding is needed prior to the end of the calendar year .

Step One: Create an account in Submittable with your email and password. Step Two: Once you are in the Submittable System, you will be asked to complete an eligibility quiz. If you are found eligible to apply, you’ll be directed to start your application.

Here is a preview of the eligibility questions: • Is your application focused on serving women, girls and gender expansive people in New Hampshire? Check if “yes”. • Are you an inclusive organization which does not discriminate against individuals from historically marginalized communities?

Check if “yes”. • Is your organization open to all people regardless of religious orientation and does not promote a specific religious ideology? Check if “yes”.

• The New Hampshire Women’s Foundation is a pro-choice organization. Can you confirm that your organization does not discourage people from accessing a full range of reproductive and sexual health choices? Check if “yes”.

After completing the preliminary information about your organization, answer the 5 application questions below, being sure to stay within the word limits. Be sure to include the requested attachments, such as budgets and a list of board members. [Note: Because this is password protected, you will be able to save your application.

No need to complete it all at once – you can come back to it later.] Need (250 words) : Please describe the need or opportunity (community or organizational) for your proposed work. How is the current climate (relative to targeted attacks, policy changes, federal funding, etc.) impacting your organization, your programs, and the communities you serve?

Project Description (250 words): Briefly describe the project/proposed work, including major activities, timetable, staff qualifications related to the work, and number of people impacted. Results (250 words): If your project/programming is successful, what will be different as a result of your work? What client/community outcomes do you expect?

How will you track them? Voice, Money, Power (250 words): Describe how your organization builds Voice, Money, Power with the women and girls served? (Optional) Please provide any additional information to support this proposal for this work, at this time.

(150 words). Please note: Organizations which have been funded three years in a row by the New Hampshire Women’s Foundation are requested to take a year off from applying. Download the application guidelines or start your application by clicking the button below.

IF YOU ARE A GRANT RECIPIENT If you are a grant recipient for the New Hampshire Women’s Foundation, we require a final report one year after the funds were awarded. We will reach out in October with instructions for completing the report in Submittable with a November deadline. To review the questions, you can download the report template here .

If you have any questions, please call our office at 603. 226. 3355 or email our Director of Grantmaking, Lauren Wool, at lauren@nhwomensfoundation.

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