Community Grant Program

New Hampshire Women’s Foundation has a vision of social, political, and economic gender equality in New Hampshire and seeks to provide grant support to organizations that share those visions and values. 

The Foundation's grantmaking is strategic and focused. They are interested in efforts that: address the root causes of problems faced by New Hampshire women and girls; result in long-term positive change for women and girls; challenge systemic barriers faced by women and girls; promote the empowerment and leadership of women and girls; demonstrate collaboration among women’s and girls’ organizations; raise consciousness of the status of women or girls or raise awareness of issues of concern to women or girls; impact public policy in support of the full and equal participation of women and girls; and encourage philanthropy by women and girls.

The Foundation's values are:

• Empowerment – women and girls should have the power and influence to make their own choices, control their own lives, and find and use their own voices.
• Equity and Justice – gender equity and justice for people from all races, backgrounds, and all income levels.
• Bold and Courageous Leadership – the Foundation can and should use its voices and privilege to be bold and courageous in effecting real and lasting change.
• Collaboration –working collectively with other organizations, leaders, advocates, and individuals of all genders is the best way to advance and improve the lives of women and girls.

The Foundation seeks out programs that benefit New Hampshire women and girls by:

• Promoting Economic Security
• Supporting Health, Wellness, and Safety
• Enhancing Leadership, Education, and Empowerment

Examples of some of the projects which the Foundation funds:

• Special projects or programs that benefit New Hampshire women and girls
• Advocacy efforts designed to foster gender equity
• General operating support
• Organizational capacity building