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Find similar grantsFund for Community Advancement is sponsored by Franklin Savings Bank (established as a fund within the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation). Supports community projects in Franklin, Boscawen, Gilford, Merrimack, Bristol, Tilton, and Goffstown, and may also provide support for projects in other surrounding communities.
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Community | New Hampshire Banking | Franklin Savings Bank Identity Theft Resolution Services Savings & Money Market Accounts Visa Debit & Credit Cards Automatic Billing Updater Granite Edvance Student Loans Business Relationship Team Business Visa Debit & Credit Cards Insured Cash Sweep® (ICS) Individual Retirement Accounts Together we can make magic happen! For over 150 years, we have been deeply committed to the communities we serve.
We live, work and play in the communities we serve. They aren’t just locations, they are our home, and we are proud to call them our banking footprint. For over 150 years we have partnered with organizations to help make our community great.
Our employees give countless volunteer hours to local events, and we financially contribute wherever possible. We are proud to be a community bank. Fund for Community Advancement Stay tuned for more upcoming events and where to find FSB.
Be sure to stop in and see us at these upcoming events! Summer Concerts in the Park Series – 6:00PM – 8:00PM in Abbie Griffin Park – 6 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH – Kick off your weekend early with the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department’s free weekly Summer Concert Series at Abbie Griffin Park. Bring your friends and family along for this free event!
FSB will be in attendance at the following dates below! Check out the link to see the Summer concert events throughout the summer: Concerts Tilton Northfield Sanbornton Community Night – August 5th – At Tilton Police Department Field, 45 Sanborn Rd, Tilton, NH – A fun free family event promoting community and first responder partnerships. Come out and meet your neighbors!
WORK Lakes Region Speaker Series – August 19th – WORK Lakes Region, 51 Elm Street, Laconia – Sessions run 12:00AM – 1:30PM (Lunch Included. Thanks FSB!) -Mary Leddy – Leddy Group – From the Back Seat to 500 Strong -Her father started from nothing but a dream and the back seat of his car.
Today, Mary leads 500+ employees and just made a radical move; giving her team ownership through ESOP. This is what building a legacy looks like. -Register at the link: WORK Lakes Region – Coworking & Event Space Committed to our community.
WE'RE PROUD TO be a platinum sponsor of the Tilton School's 5th Annual Golf Tournament. The tournament, benefitting Tilton School and its student programs, brings together community members, alumni, and supporters for a day of friendly competition and philanthropy. FSB proudly grants $5,000 to Lakes Region Community Developers Good Neighbor Program.
The Lakes Region Community Developers Good Neighbor Program is an initiative designed to strengthen families, build community connection, and help residents thrive. Franklin Savings Bank committed to a Legacy Sponsorship of the Belknap Mill Museum's 2026 Season. This partnership is rich in historical significance and community support, while supporting the ongoing renovations of the Belknap Mill.
Below are a few organizations with which we are involved.
Belknap Economic Development Council Boys & Girls Club of Laconia Capital Regional Development Corporation Central NH Chamber of Commerce Franklin Business & Professional Women Franklin Visiting Nurses Association Genesis Behavioral Health Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Lakes Region Children’s Auction Merrimack County Nursing Home Mix 94.
1 FM Cash-N-Cans Money & Food Drive NeighborWorks Southern NH Network for Educational Opportunity Tiny Twisters Child Care Center TRIP Advisory – Senior Center Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry Winnisquam Regional High School Visit one of our branches. Fund for Community Advancement Supporting community projects. Enhancing lives.
The Franklin Savings Bank Fund for Community Advancement was formed in 1997 to provide support for substantial projects that will significantly enhance the lives of people in the communities that make up the primary market area of the bank. The Fund for Community Advancement has been established as a fund within the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.
The areas served by the fund currently include Franklin, Boscawen, Gilford, Merrimack, Bristol, Tilton, and Goffstown. The fund may also provide support for projects in other surrounding communities. Grant monies requested must provide support to those living in the communities listed above; although not exclusively as many projects have a broader geographic impact that will benefit those in other communities as well.
To date, 278 grants totaling $1,365,508 have been awarded since the Fund’s inception. The Fund is very active in supporting a broad range of community activities. Eligible organizations must be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or be a school, municipality, or other subdivision of government.
Categories of support include but are not limited to: Affordable housing, health care, social services, arts and humanities, human services, and programs or services addressing the needs of children, adolescents, elders, and single parent families. Grants will not generally be awarded as operating support or funding for ongoing or annual programs.
Priority consideration will be given to those programs and services that address the needs of low to moderate income families and individuals. To apply for a grant award from the Franklin Savings Bank Fund for Community Advancement, please complete the Franklin Savings Bank Fund Application and return it via mail to 387 Central Street Franklin NH, 03235 or by email to Renee. Baldini@fsbnh.
bank. The FSB Fund for Community Advancement will award grants one time per year. The grant submission period runs from February 15th through May 30th.
Please direct questions regarding the Fund for Community Advancement to Renee M. Baldini, AVP, Administrative & CRA Officer of Franklin Savings Bank at 603-934-8327 or by e-mail at Renee. Baldini@fsbnh.
bank. Granite Edvance Student Loans Helping families afford higher education since 1994. The Franklin Savings Bank Scholarship Fund was established in 1994 to benefit area students who are pursuing higher education.
We are pleased to have awarded 741 scholarships totaling $441,079 to local graduates since the fund’s inception. This scholarship fund represents the Bank’s commitment to helping families afford advanced educational opportunities for their children who are enrolled in college full-time. This is just one way in which Franklin Savings Bank gives back to the communities we have served since 1869.
The purpose of the Franklin Savings Bank Scholarship Fund is to provide scholarship assistance to selected high school graduating seniors who reside in communities located within the Bank’s primary market area. This area currently includes the following schools: Franklin High School, Gilford High School, Merrimack High School, Merrimack Valley High School, Newfound Regional, Goffstown High School and, Winnisquam Regional.
For questions, please contact Renee M. Baldini, AVP, Administrative & CRA Officer of Franklin Savings Bank at 603-934-8327, or by e-mail at Renee. Baldini@fsbnh.
bank. Please submit the application to your school guidance department on or before April 3, 2026. Completed application form Most recent high school transcript Other scholarship resources Before you apply for student loans, we encourage you to look into obtaining scholarships and grants first.
We’ve listed a few popular sites that might be helpful to you. The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation is the largest provider of publicly available scholarships in New Hampshire, awarding over $5 million to 1,700 promising students each year. This helpful site links you to several scholarship databases, and runs a free scholarship search for you.
Peterson’s is one of the largest free undergraduate scholarship databases available. They also have scholarship offerings geared towards international students. Big Future by The College Board The College Board provides a free search for scholarships, other financial aid, and internships from more than 2,200 programs.
Unigo Scholarship Experts Fast, easy and free way to find scholarships on the Internet, ScholarshipExperts. com delivers accurate and timely search results that have been filtered and customized to match unique user profiles. Student Scholarship Search Student Scholarship Search provides students and parents with a FREE searchable database of college scholarships and grants.
No registration required; scholarships are updated daily. Franklin Savings Bank has partnered with Granite Edvance to connect customers to a trusted college planning and funding organization that offers a variety of responsible student lending and refinancing products designed to meet your unique needs. Learn more about Granite Edvance here: Contact Us – Granite Edvance Consider resources in your community.
Visit your high school guidance office for more information on available scholarships. Scholarships are often available through local civic groups, religious organizations, and area businesses. If you’ve exhausted your scholarship and grant opportunities and you need additional financial aid, consider applying for a federal student loan.
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Fund for Community Advancement is funded by Franklin Savings Bank (established as a fund within the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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