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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.
According to the current listing, 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. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 to $25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was March 31, 2026, which has passed. This is a twice per year program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Greater Merrimack Valley Efforts Horne Family Foundation Grant is funded by Horne Family Charitable Foundation Inc. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New Hampshire. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 5 required documents: Board of Directors listing, Key staff names and qualifications, Most recent audited financial statements, Annual report (if available), and Current IRS determination letter(s) clarifying applicant's 501(c)(3) and 509(a) status. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
Community and Economic Development Program is a grant from Cummings Foundation, formerly known as Economic Services & Development Grants, distributing $30 million annually to approximately 150 nonprofits in the greater Boston area. Cummings Foundation has awarded more than $600 million to date and offers multi-year grants paid over three or ten years. The process begins with a simple letter of inquiry (LOI) submitted through an online portal. Prior grant winners may be automatically considered for 10-year awards. Small nonprofits requesting installments of $25,000 or less may access free LOI assistance through the Cummings Coaches program. Only one LOI per organization per cycle is permitted.
Housing Opportunities (The Linden Foundation) is sponsored by The Linden Foundation. The Linden Foundation funds nonprofit organizations that strengthen families facing multiple hardships, with a focus on housing opportunities. They aim to increase and preserve housing opportunities for families facing housing instability by providing operating support for organizations that offer transitional housing, supportive housing with social services, and/or permanently affordable housing for very low-income families (below 30% of median income). They also support case management to find or sustain housing, and emergency or short-term financial assistance to help families stay in existing housing.