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No deadlines — proposals may be submitted at any time and are reviewed at monthly trustee meetings.
General Grants is a grant from the Cogswell Benevolent Trust that funds a wide range of charitable projects serving communities primarily within New Hampshire. The trust supports 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and public agencies pursuing one-time or project-based work rather than ongoing operating expenses or endowments.
Eligible projects span health, social services, education, and community welfare, with grant awards typically ranging from $5,000 to $25,000. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry with an itemized budget, audited financials or 990-PF, and IRS exemption documentation. There are no application deadlines — trustees meet monthly and accept proposals at any time.
The trust generally does not fund the same organization in consecutive years.
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Grant Request Guidelines for Cogswell Benevolent Trust Nonprofit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations, and public agencies are eligible to apply for grants. Requests to fund general operating or start-up expenses, feasibility studies, endowments, conferences, produce films or videos, or to eliminate deficits are rarely considered. Nor is it our goal to become a permanent source of support for programs.
Usually, the established program must be located within the State of New Hampshire. However, limited funds may be available for out of state projects. Unless it is an emergency, it is the Trust’s policy not to make grants to the same organization in succeeding years.
An application letter with appropriate enclosures should be submitted to the Cogswell Benevolent Trust. Applicants should carefully explain the purpose of the project and describe how it will be accomplished. In all cases, an itemized income and expense budget and last available audited financial statement or 990-PF should be included, along with a copy of the IRS exemption letter (501(c)(3)).
If you have applied to other foundations, please specify which organizations and how much you are requesting or have already received from them. It is not necessary to send extra copies of the application letter, nor should funds be expended by sending it UPS, FedEx, express, priority, registered, or certified mail.
WHERE AND WHEN TO APPLY View/Download Grant Application Guidelines 116 SOUTH RIVER ROAD, BLDG E STE 1 The Trustees of the Cogswell Benevolent Trust meet monthly. Proposals may be submitted at any time; there are no deadlines or funding dates. Due to the cost, we do not have Annual Reports printed.
To obtain a copy, write to: Registry of Probate, Merrimack County, Concord, NH 03301.
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Explain your project's purpose and implementation plan
Provide an itemized budget
Submit recent audited financial statements or 990-PF form
Provide your IRS exemption letter
Disclose other foundation applications and funding requests
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public agencies; preference for projects located within New Hampshire. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $5,000 - $25,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.