The Wellborn Ecology Fund is sponsored by New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The Wellborn Ecology Fund supports school-based projects that enhance environmental and ecological science knowledge in the Upper Valley. It focuses on K-12 and early childhood education, especially in underserved communities.

Wellborn Ecology Fund- School-based Project Grants - NH Charitable Foundation The Wellborn Ecology Fund is dedicated to using “the power of place” to increase environmental and ecological science knowledge in the Upper Valley.

Since 2013, the Foundation has been focusing Wellborn resources to increase access to place-based ecology education for children and youth, with particular emphasis on K-12 and early childhood education centers in underserved communities. Funding limited to the Foundation’s Upper Valley Region. See a map of eligible towns .

Must be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or be a public school, municipality or other subdivision of government. Organizations that do not have public charity status may apply for grants if another public charity acts as a fiscal sponsor .

The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation honors the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals, and will not knowingly make grants (including those recommended by donor-advised-fund holders), to organizations whose mission or programs promote hate, or run counter to principles of basic respect, justice and equity. On a case-by-case basis, larger amounts may be considered.

If you are contemplating a project proposal for an amount greater than $5,000, a pre-application consultation is required. Please contact Meena Gyawali at Zrran. Tlnjnyv@aups.

bet . Koasek of Turtle Island of Alstead, NH, received $3,500 to support the development and implementation of a school-age ecological program on indigenous farming techniques, history, and culture. SAU #32 – Plainfield School District in Meriden, NH, received $5,000 to support year-long K-8 science teacher professional development to restore a culture of place-based ecology education.

White River Partnership, Inc. , of South Royalton, VT, received $5,000 to engage 20 Wellborn-area schools in classroom and field work activities that create opportunities for hands-on, place-based ecology education in the White River watershed. Ledyard Charter School , of Lebanon, NH, received $5,000 to develop an adventure-based, expedition-based Winter Outdoor Leadership Program for high-need, at-risk teenagers.

The Vermont Center for Ecostudies, Inc. of Norwich, VT, received $5,000 to support the Vermont Center for Ecostudies’ Community Science Teacher Workshop for Upper Valley educators. Linking Lands Alliance , of White River Junction, VT, received $5,000 to support Linking Lands Alliance’s (LLA) Scientific Maps Go to School Project to increase awareness of wildlife habitat needs and environmental literacy in the Upper Valley.

John Hay Estate at the Fells , of Newbury, NH, received $5,000 to support ecology programming for schools, youth and families in the Upper Valley. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 5:00 pm Eastern Time Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and applicants can anticipate a response within three weeks of submitting their application. Application and grant process Read the instructions for grant applications document.

Before applying, please learn about the priorities of this grant program by reading the instructions for grant applications document. Create an organization profile in GrantSource. If you are a new applicant, visit GrantSource and create your organization profile by clicking on the “Register here” button.

Complete the online application. Answer the questions in GrantSource and submit the application by Thursday, November 19, 2026, 5:00 pm Eastern. Requests will typically be notified of funding within three weeks of submission.

If you are awarded funding and you’d like to share the good news, please refer to our grantee press kit for information on how to publicize your grant. Initiative Leader, Environment