Best Grants for Emergency Services in New Hampshire

The Costco Wholesale Charitable Contributions program prioritizes support for children, education, and health services within local communities. Nonprofit organizations seeking assistance must be 501(c)(3) certified and focus on monetary requests. Applications are reviewed within 4-6 weeks, factoring in community needs and collaboration. However, Costco limits grants to 10% of the program budget and typically restricts organizations to one request per fiscal year. They do not fund individuals or direct aid for various specific purposes.

The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides grants to early-stage social entrepreneurs working on scalable solutions to pressing social and environmental issues. By supporting organizations with innovative approaches and proven impact, they aim to uplift underserved communities globally. The foundation offers operational support, funding of up to $300,000 over three years, and fosters a collaborative community among its portfolio organizations. They focus on candidates demonstrating measurable impact and sustainable growth potential.

U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million can seek Hearst Foundation support for arts and science programming, capital projects, or limited general and endowment needs. Organizations in New Hampshire offering performing arts, museums, arts education, or STEAM initiatives that reach broad audiences and demonstrate lasting impact may be eligible for awards over US $100,000.

The Labcorp Charitable Foundation, a private 501(c)(3) entity, aims to enhance healthcare access and education for all. With grant opportunities focusing on food programs, healthcare services for underserved populations, and STEM initiatives, it seeks to support community health and well-being. Organizations eligible for funding must be U.S.-based and hold tax-exempt status. Requests are reviewed biannually, in March and September, to foster impactful community projects.

New Hampshire emergency medical and youth-focused organizations can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for projects serving children and youth from low-income urban communities. Grants of more than US $50,000 support education, children’s health, and family economic stability initiatives, including project implementation or scaling efforts in the U.S., India, and South Africa.

New Hampshire 501(c)(3) organizations serving low-income, immigrant, or refugee families with children ages 0–5 facing emergent health-related needs can seek one-time operational support, with awards up to US $50,000. Focused on urgent organizational responses, New Hampshire Children’s Health Foundation helps providers remain resilient when unexpected events threaten essential services.

Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations providing health, education, or disaster relief services can seek support from Semnani Family Foundation, which funds work in New Hampshire as part of its U.S. and global focus. Programs serving marginalized or vulnerable populations, including emergency medical care and related human services, may be eligible across its listed countries and the U.S.

New Hampshire 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust to support charitable, educational, scientific, and medical programs serving U.S. communities. Eligible tax-exempt organizations using all grant funds within the U.S. may benefit, including those providing emergency medical care or related emergency services in the state.

Nonprofit organizations providing autism-related programs in New Hampshire and other eligible New England areas can seek funding for immediate-impact services, recreation, education, employment, housing, transportation, and family support. The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism prioritizes under-served, culturally diverse communities and those most profoundly affected by autism, offering up to US $15,000 per grant.

New Hampshire emergency and community service nonprofits can access funding for general operations, stabilization, and rapid response to local needs. Granite United Way’s Community Response Grants offer US $1,000 - US $10,000 per cycle to 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscally sponsored programs serving New Hampshire and Windsor County, Vermont, supporting community well-being and resilience.

Emergency service and humanitarian nonprofits in New Hampshire and across the Southern U.S. can seek support for disaster relief, medical assistance, veterans’ issues, and poverty relief projects. Grants from Robinson Foundation help 501(c)(3) organizations active for over three years deliver tangible, immediate impact, though facilities and other capital projects are not funded.

With a mission to support charitable work, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides New Hampshire nonprofits with funding for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding initiatives. 501(c)(3) organizations offering or complementing emergency services in these areas may be eligible to apply for this flexible support.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near New Hampshire TJX locations that provide basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or domestic violence safety can apply for The TJX Foundation’s grants. Eligible groups must be within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office and may include programs connected to emergency and crisis services.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries can seek $5,000 - $10,000 in unrestricted operating or program support for environmental and human services work, including in New Hampshire. Focused on broad community and environmental initiatives, the Lawrence Foundation invites eligible groups whose programs fit its priorities to apply.

The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation offers grants to support diverse initiatives, including museums, educational programs, and environmental activities. Aiming to make a significant impact with modest funding, the Foundation targets IRS-qualified non-profits in the U.S. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $20,000, fostering community development and enhancement. Organizations focused on youth, seniors, and individuals with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply, as the Foundation seeks to empower those in need.

The Spark Good: Strengthening Community Local Grants program by the Wal-Mart Foundation empowers local organizations through grants ranging from $250 to $5000. This initiative aims to enhance community welfare by supporting diverse projects, including animal shelters and educational programs. Eligible organizations must have a verified Spark Good account, ensuring funds are allocated effectively to meet local needs and foster community development. Together, we can create lasting impacts through small yet significant actions.

New Hampshire 501(c)(3) nonprofits and municipal or public agencies can seek funding for arts, education, environment, health, human services, or public benefit projects that strengthen local services and capacity. Organizations serving Manchester and Amherst may be eligible for Bean Foundation support, including capital needs, if they address significant community problems or opportunities.

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Driving Positive Change in Noble County!

At the Community Foundation of Noble County we are passionate about making Noble County an even better place to call home. Since 1991, area residents have been turning to the Community Foundation of Noble County to make their philanthropic giving as effective as possible, as we see it as our mission to serve as a catalyst for positive change. The Community Foundation of Noble County is a public charity 501 (c) 3 entity.

As a group of invested community members, we identify local current and emerging issues and stimulate resources to address those needs, helping our region prepare for the future. We then leverage gifts and bequests from generous donors like you to drive positive change through grants in such areas as arts and culture, education, health and human services, civic affairs and other charitable areas of interest.

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To improve the quality of life in Noble County by serving as catalyst for positive change, enabling donors to carry out charitable intent, and making grants.

Donor Story – Joest, Brian H. Memorial Fund

Brian Henry Joest was born in Lagrange, Indiana in 1957. He grew up on the Atwood family farm that was settled by his ancestors in the mid-1800s. Now a historical Hoosier Homestead, the Atwood Farm provided him with all the outdoor activities possible for a farm boy in northern Indiana. Brian’s love of nature and the outdoors continued throughout his life. After high school, he attended Glen Oaks Community College and then Purdue University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics

For decades, Brian went on annual backcountry camping and canoeing trips across the US and Canada. He paddled some of the most beautiful rivers in North America. He took a road trip to remote northern Alaska. He camped out on an active volcano in Guatemala. He explored most of the US National Parks. In his later years, his travels were less rustic but still adventurous as he and his wife, Cindy, checked off many items on his bucket list. They traveled to Paris, Rome, Florence, the Amalfi Coast of Italy, Ireland, and all around the US and Canada.

Brian began his professional career with management positions at Many Glacier Hotel at Glacier National Park in Montana; the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan; the Mountain View Grand Resort in New Hampshire; and Copper Mountain Ski Resort in Colorado. He also worked for Marriott Corporation where he opened new hotels across the Midwest.

Upon the birth of his first child, Brian moved his young family back to Lagrange County so his children could grow up on the Atwood Farm near their family. Brian worked for Life Care Center of Lagrange, was a substitute teacher for the Lakeland School District, and worked for fifteen years for East Noble School Corporation, most recently as an Instructional Assistant for high school students with special needs.

Brian enjoyed doing things for other people and took so much joy in their happiness. His career choices reflected his servant’s heart. He loved working in the hospitality industry and being able to make someone else’s vacation more memorable. He helped the patients and their families at Life Care Center. He spent years making a difference for students in our local schools.

Brian experienced first-hand the unique challenges faced by the families of individuals with special needs. He was a father, stepfather, and step-grandfather to children with different disabilities. He understood the difficulties of navigating support systems and knew there are gaps in these systems that result in unmet needs. At the end of his life, while he was fighting cancer, Brian dreamed of being able to return to the classroom to help special needs students. This was not to be. In 2022, his family created this fund in his honor with the intent of continuing his dream to help improve the lives of individuals with special needs.

The Nordstrom Community Grant focuses on supporting youth and families by providing over $1 million in grants annually. It aims to assist grassroots organizations that address essential community needs such as food, shelter, and clothing, as well as creating opportunities for economic mobility through mentorship and workforce development. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in areas where Nordstrom operates. Applications are encouraged for those meeting these criteria.

Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status or fiscal sponsorship serving children and families can seek funding for early childhood development, health, mental health, and community vibrancy in New Hampshire’s Upper Valley and Martha’s Vineyard. Couch Family Foundation provides general operating, project, capital, and event sponsorship support; emergency medical and related service providers may be eligible if their work advances child and family well-being.

The Hansen Family Foundation Grant seeks to empower organizations that uphold the American values of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Focused on diverse causes like children, education, animals, environmental conservation, humanitarian efforts, and arts, the foundation is committed to supporting initiatives that create positive change. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits, while political campaigns and organizations with high budgets or overheads are ineligible. This grant fosters impactful contributions to society.

U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations working in wildlife conservation, preservation, education, or wellness can seek storytelling support to showcase their community impact. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports projects nationwide, which may benefit New Hampshire emergency services organizations whose work fits one of these three charitable pillars; awards are more than US $50,000.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving community quality of life in New Hampshire can seek project, operating, or capital support that advances economic stability, workforce development, health, social services, or disaster relief. With a mission to strengthen underserved communities, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides U.S.-based charities with funding for programs addressing hunger, homelessness, health access, literacy, job readiness, and related services.

Nonprofits, government entities, and school districts in New Hampshire can receive up to US $15,000 for short-term projects addressing opioid misuse prevention, treatment, recovery, and community wellbeing. With a mission to strengthen community health, Granite United Way provides timely support for initiatives that meet emerging needs and build local capacity, including efforts connected to emergency medical and related services.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in New Hampshire working on youth development, food security, housing, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Programs serving underserved youth and families, including education, hunger relief, housing, and community or environmental projects, may be eligible.

Rural public entities, nonprofits, tribes, and educational institutions in New Hampshire can apply for USDA Rural Development’s Rural Business Development Grants, awarding up to US $200,000 for technical assistance, training, and infrastructure that benefit small rural businesses. Emergency service agencies in eligible rural areas may use funds for facilities, equipment, transportation improvements, and community economic development projects.

Nonprofit organizations in New Hampshire with strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award, which honors exemplary collaborations addressing significant social issues. U.S. nonprofits whose emergency services initiatives are built on equal public, private, or social sector partnerships may be competitive for this recognition.