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May 15, 2026 is one of three annual deadlines confirmed on the page (Feb 27, May 15, Aug 7). Stored deadline of 2026-05-15 matches exactly.
"Cherished Communities Priority" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
The Cherished Communities Priority is a grant from the Couch Family Foundation that funds organizations serving the Upper Valley region of New Hampshire and Vermont and Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. The program accepts applications three times per year, with a deadline of May 15, 2026 for the next cycle. First-time applicants are eligible for awards up to $10,000.
Eligible organizations must serve Grafton or Sullivan counties in New Hampshire, Orange or Windsor counties in Vermont, or Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. Applicants should demonstrate impact on children and families in those communities. State-wide organizations are welcome to apply if they can document geographic impact.
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Grant Seekers - Couch Family Foundation We accept grant applications under our Cherished Communities Priority three times each year. Grant seekers should apply for funding using the application in our online portal and within the application cycle deadlines below. We encourage first-time grant seekers in this priority to contact us at info@couchfoundation.
org for guidance before applying. The Couch family has deep ties to the Upper Valley region of New Hampshire (Grafton and Sullivan Counties) and Vermont (Orange and Windsor Counties) and the island of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. For the Cherished Communities priority, applications submitted for the Upper Valley must be related to the specific towns identified in the four counties (Please see below map for the specific towns).
We also recommend applicants include information about the organization’s impact on children and families in the Upper Valley or Martha’s Vineyard, especially for state-wide organizations. Please note that the Statewide ECE priority follows the same application cycles as stated below; however, it is by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited grant applications. Questions about the Grant Application?
Visit our FAQ. If you have any questions regarding the application and/or process for either priority, please contact info@couchfoundation. org .
2026 Cherished Communities Open Application Deadlines Deadline for Funding Consideration Grant seekers may submit an application for funding using our online portal. Our cherished Upper Valley communities
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations serving the Upper Valley region of New Hampshire (Grafton and Sullivan Counties), Vermont (Orange and Windsor Counties), or Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000 for first-time grantees. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Cherished Communities Priority is funded by Couch Family Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.