Couch Family Foundation Grant Programs

Couch Family Foundation Grant Programs is sponsored by Couch Family Foundation. Partners with organizations whose work aligns with its mission to be a catalyst for positive change in the lives of children and their families, especially those that are most vulnerable.

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. The Foundation’s geographic focus area includes the 65 communities identified in the four counties (Please see below map for the specific cities and towns).

Organizations based in, or that demonstrate a significant presence in, these towns are eligible to State-wide organizations should clearly articulate their impact on children and families in the Upper Valley or Martha’s Vineyard and highlight partnerships with Upper Valley-based groups.

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