Opportunity Grants
Meeting community needs
Opportunity Grants provide responsive funding to address urgent needs, spark innovation, and support projects that strengthen health across New Hampshire. From technical assistance to new ideas and knowledge-sharing, these grants help communities respond to challenges and create opportunities for healthier lives.
Interested?
Interested applicants should contact Andie Hession for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Priority will be given to projects that:
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Advance health equity for people who lack a fair opportunity to optimize their health potential for a variety of reasons including income, age, race, culture, ethnicity, disability, educational level, geography or sexual orientation.
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Leverage resources including other funding.
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Present a compelling case regarding the seriousness and urgency of the need.
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Identify realistic, attainable and measurable outcomes that address the identified need.
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Demonstrate the applicant’s ability to successfully implement the project.
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Involve collaboration with other organizations.
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Demonstrate sustainability, if applicable.
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Serve or have the potential to serve a wide geographic area of New Hampshire and/or a significant population of NH residents.
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Grants to individuals.
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Out of state projects.
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Ongoing operating expenses.
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Equipment purchases.
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Sponsorships for events/conferences.
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Capital campaigns and/or fundraising events.
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Lobbying.
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Direct (influence legislative body) and grassroots lobbying (call to action).
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Expenses already incurred. Replacement of public funding. Sectarian or religious programs.
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Directly or indirectly supporting political activities including political campaigns.
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The grant range is typically between $1,000 and $20,000.
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The grant term is typically one year or less and one time funding.
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A final report is required at the end of the grant period
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Opportunity Grant applications are reviewed monthly. Please submit your application by the last day of the month to receive a decision within approximately 6 weeks.
We encourage potential applicants to connect with Andie Hession or Sue Fulton to discuss an idea. They are also available to answer questions throughout the application process.
Start an Opportunity Grant Application.
For information about navigating the Applicant Portal, visit the Grant Tools page.
Return to the Applicant Portal.
For information about navigating the Applicant Portal, visit the Grant Tools page.