New Hampshire Women's Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The New Hampshire Women's Foundation supports women and girls across the state that promote economic security, women and girls in leadership, work and life balance, health and wellness, and support women and children at risk.
FUNDING AREAS: Economic security, women and girls in leadership, work and life balance, health and wellness, women and children at risk
IP TAKE: NHWF grants are highly competitive, but this is an accessible foundation willing to help nonprofits through the application process.
PROFILE: Established in 1999, the New Hampshire Women's Foundation is a women’s philanthropy vehicle in Concord, New Hampshire. Molly Scheu and Barbara Zeckhausen, the driving forces behind the foundation, seek to address the needs of women and girls in the state. The foundation “invests in opportunity and equality for women and girls in the Granite State through research, advocacy, education and grant making.” Grantmaking includes women’s economic security, women and girls in leadership, work and life balance, health and wellness, and women and children at risk.
Overall, the foundation focuses on social, political, and economic gender equality in New Hampshire. It prioritizes efforts that address the root problems women and girls face, breaking systemic barriers, and empower women and girls to lead. It is also interested in raising awareness about issues that affect women and girls and that encourage philanthropy among this population. The foundation often provides start-up expenses, funds for new and special projects, general operating support, and capacity building support.
Foundation grants are typically between $1,000 and $5,000. View a list of recent grantees on the funder’s website. Grants are limited to organizations that operate in and serve the people of New Hampshire. The foundation requests that organizations funded for three consecutive years not apply for a grant for a fourth consecutive year.
This funder accepts unsolicited grant applications from local nonprofits. In the past, the application deadline was in March. The process begins with a series of questions to answer and an online application. Direct general questions to the foundation staff at 603-226-3355 or info@nhwomensfoundation.org.
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