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Visit funder's website →The Greater Merrimack Valley Efforts grant is an award from the Horne Family Charitable Foundation Inc that funds nonprofits serving the Greater Merrimack Valley region of Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire, and national causes. Grants range from $5,000 to $25,000 and support human services, conservation of land and wildlife, and animal welfare.
Priority areas include mental health and physical wellness, food insecurity, older adult services, special populations, and emergency services. Only 501(c)(3) organizations are eligible; the Foundation no longer accepts applications for education, healthcare, or the arts. Application deadlines are March 31 and September 30 annually.
The Foundation limits applicants to one proposal per year per organization.
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Grant Applicants – Horne Family Foundation History of the Horne Family Foundation Grant Applicants Bob_HFF 2025-03-04T18:36:28+00:00 We appreciate your submittal of a grant request to the Horne Family Foundation. Please review our qualification criteria to determine whether your organization may potentially receive a grant. Preference will be given to the categories listed below in the upcoming grant cycles.
Please know you may still apply if your nonprofit is from another category, but that we encourage you to apply during the grant cycle under which your nonprofit category falls.
Mental Health & Physical Wellness Food Insecurity & Basic Goods Older Adults & Adults Services Special Populations (incarcerated etc.) Emergency & Vital Services OPEN TO ALL WITH PRIORITIES TO SPECIAL POPULATIONS NOT COVERED SINCE FALL 2024 Tax Identification Number Your organization needs to have a tax identification number to be considered for a grant.
Only organizations that have federal non-profit agency tax status can receive financial support from our Foundation. As of the 2017 funding period, we have refined our mission to enable us to grant requests that are most closely aligned with the core values of the foundation: Conservation of Land and Wildlife, Human Services, and Animal Welfare. Please note, we are no longer accepting applications for Education, Healthcare, or the Arts.
Recognizing that the organizational infrastructure is a necessity, the Foundation welcomes requests for general operating support and efforts designed to increase organizational capacity. We also encourage requests for specific program initiatives or improvements. The foundation does not accept requests for capital campaigns or expenditures relating to construction and other infrastructure improvements.
The Foundation distributes regional grants in Massachusetts’ Greater Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire and on a national basis. While our primary interests are with regard to our regional and national focus, we will extend support to international initiatives as it specifically relates to disaster relief for people and animals and species preservation on the African continent. Grants range in size from $5,000 to $25,000.
The deadlines for submittal are March 31st and September 30th. The foundation will notify applicants by May 31st for those proposals received after September 30th and before March 31st, and by November 30th for proposals received after March 31st and before September 30th. The Foundation will review only one proposal per year per organization.
The Foundation requires that an organization that receives funding for two successive years take a one-year hiatus before reapplying. Click here to access grant application relating to Human Services The Foundation wishes to save paper and help to preserve our environment, so whenever possible, please submit your requests electronically.
Our Considerations When Reviewing Proposals Alignment with the mission and interests of the Foundation. Clearly presented organization mission, goals, plans and financials. Exhibit commitment to engage the community and/or participants in program development.
Current IRS determination letter clarifying applicant’s 501 (c)(3) status. What to include in your proposal The Foundation prefers applications that are brief, concise and consistent with the mission and values of the Foundation. A PDF file of the application is available and can be downloaded above.
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Cover Letter (1 page): Tailored to address the interests and specific priorities of the funding source and amount requested.
Summary of Applicant Organization: Complete the form available on the application page.
Narrative (Maximum 1 page) — Agency Information: Describe the organization's mission statement, organizational history, current programs, and accomplishments.
Narrative (Maximum 1 page) — Purpose of Grant: Describe the issue addressed, beneficiaries, goals, planned activities, and timelines.
Narrative (Maximum 1 page) — Evaluation: Describe expected results, criteria for measuring success, and how results will be communicated.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofits with mission alignment to Conservation of Land and Wildlife, Human Services, and Animal Welfare; organizations must have federal 501(c)(3) status and a tax identification number. No longer accepting Education, Healthcare, or Arts applications. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $5,000 to $25,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 31, 2026. 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.
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