NH Volunteer Engagement Program Grants: Project Grants

NH Volunteer Engagement Program Grants: Project Grants is sponsored by New Hampshire (state program). These grants provide funding to organizations in New Hampshire that seek to enhance their volunteer capacity.

Apply: NH Volunteer Engagement Program - Volunteer NH Apply: NH Volunteer Engagement Program Grants NH Volunteer Engagement Program Volunteer NH, through the assistance of American Rescue Plan funds provided through the State of New Hampshire, are able to offer grants to eligible organizations looking to increase their capacity to recruit, utilize, manage, and retain volunteers.

These smaller grants are for a specific, one-time need and can be used for categories like volunteer training, purchasing of volunteer management technology, and volunteer program development. Volunteer NH intends to offer multiple rounds of these grants per year. Some rounds may have additional eligiblity requirements for the type of organization that can apply or the focus of the project.

Award Range: $1,000 – $4,000 ( No staff time is allowed on this grant ) Learn About FY26 Mini-Grant Awardees View all FY26 (Round I) Mini-Grantees View all FY26 (Round II) Mini-Grantees Learn About FY25 Mini-Grant Awardees View all FY25 (Round I) Mini-Grantees View all FY25 (Round II) Mini-Grantees View all FY25 (Round III) Mini-Grantees View all FY25 (Round IV) Mini-Grantees Learn About FY24 Mini-Grant Awardees View all FY24 Mini-Grant Awardees 2026 Mini-Grant Funding Availability Calendar ( Tentative) Please note that dates are subject to change January 5 – April 15, 2026 ( with an option to extend to June 15 ) CLOSED : View opportunity CLOSED : View opportunity CLOSED : View opportunity Round 1 of FY25 Mini-Grants January 6 – April 15, 2025 CLOSED: Click to view past opportunity Round 2 of FY25 Mini-Grants CLOSED: Click to view opportunity Round 3 of FY25 Mini-Grants CLOSED: Click to View Opportunity Round 4 of FY25 Mini-Grants September 15 – December 31 CLOSED: Click to View Opportunity Due date for Round 1 of Mini-Grants Grant Period : June 7 – July 31, 2024 ( Extension up to September 30 can be requested at the time of application ) CLOSED: View past opportunity Due date for the 2024-2025 Project Grant Grant Period: October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2026 ( two-years) CLOSED: View Past Opportunity Due date for Round 2 of Mini-Grants Grant Period: October 7 – December 31 CLOSED: View Past Opportunity ***Note: this was a one-time funding opportunity.

Volunteer NH does not anticipate offering additional opportunities for this grant*** These are larger grants awarded to organizations to spend up-to two years working on a project that will increase the capacity of their volunteer program.

Projects can include developing a pilot volunteer program, creating a series of online or other types of trainings for volunteers, and creating and carrying out a comprehensive outreach and recruitment plan for volunteers. This grant will run from October 2024 – September 2026. Award Range: $15,000 – $25,000 ( staff time is allowed on this grant ).

Unfortunately, due to limited funding, Volunteer NH is only able to run one competition for the period October 2024 – September 2026. There may be other Project Grant opportunities in 2026, but it is not guaranteed. Click below to read about the Project Grant Awardees.

Learn about the fy24 Project grantees Primary Contact : Jamie Browder, Special Program Assistant: Jamie@volunteernh. org Looking for Other Resources? Try AmeriCorps!

Become an AmeriCorps Program Host Site If your organization goals and activities align with an already-operating AmeriCorps program, you might be able to host one (or more) AmeriCorps members. Application processes vary, so make sure to reach out to the specific program’s contact. Click here to view current AmeriCorps programs.

Become a Project Site for an AmeriCorps Day of Service. There are three days of service (in January, March, and September) where AmeriCorps members are asked to serve a half-to-a-full day in in their communities. Does your organization need painting, organizing, filing, or cleaning done?

Let us know! Contact info@volunteernh. org to learn more.

Apply for an AmeriCorps NCCC Project Does your organization have a short-term project (6-8 weeks) that a group 8-12 AmeriCorps members could work full-time on? Then consider submitting a concept paper for an NCCC project! Typical activities can include disaster-recovery, energry conservation, environmental stewardship, infrastructure improvement, and/or urban and rural development, and much more!

Contact Alana Svensen ( asvensen@cns. gov ) to learn more. Apply for an AmeriCorps Planning/Program Grant Are you looking for 10 or more volunteers (called “members”) to serve for 10-12 months at a time to address a need in your community?

Apply for a Planning Grant to spend up-to a year to spend time developing the best AmeriCorps program you can. After that, apply for a Program Grant to make your project a reality! Click to learn more .