APPLY FOR A GRANT
Grants are provided in amounts ranging from $250 to $2,500 (with occasional exceptions) to organizations in the Mount Washington Valley as seed money for new endeavors, for capital purchases or improvements, for special projects, or core mission support. The emphasis is on activities that will enhance the quality of life, beauty, culture, environment, and heritage of the communities comprising the Mount Washington Valley region - Albany, Bartlett, Chatham, Conway, Eaton, Hart's Location, Intervale, Jackson, Kearsarge, Madison, and North Conway. Applications are accepted only from 501(c)3 non-profit organizations or from municipal entities. Grants to individuals or organizations from beyond our service area cannot be considered. Inquiries and applications should be sent by email to the Foundation for consideration at a meeting held the third Thursday of February, May, August, and November. Completed applications must be received no later than the 15th day of January, April, July, and October for consideration at the following month's meeting, at which time applicants are required to make a brief presentation of their request to the trustees. The trustees attempt to grant funds to a wide variety of organizations, therefore we discourage annual applications.
WHAT TO INCLUDE
Items 1-7 listed below. Please combine all items into one PDF document and email to info@pequawket.org using this naming convention: application.[your org's Name].pdf
Applicants whose proposals are in order will be notified, and will be expected to attend the next board meeting to present their proposal to the trustees and members. You will have the opportunity to briefly (3-5 minutes) describe your request and answer any questions, after which you will be free to leave. The trustee will have reviewed your application, but you are welcome to bring appropriate supporting materials to enhance your presentation, including photographs, plans, letters, price quotes, etc. Action on your request will be taken during the closed session that follows, and notification of the Board’s decision will be provided promptly. Successful applicants can expect to receive their grant funds from the Pequawket Foundation Advised Fund at the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation within thirty days.
Successful grants will be asked to submit a follow up report within a year of their award. Please complete this form and email it to info@pequawket.org.
- Completed Cover Sheet [linked here], saved with the name of your organization in this format: coversheet.[orgName].doc
- Brief Description of the Organization
- List of current board members and officers. Please list name and town.
- Balance sheet and profit & loss statement for the current and preceding year.
- Copy of the IRS 501 (c) 3 exemption letter.
- Description of the activity or project for which the funds are requested.
- Project budget, including project price quotes if appropriate.
Applicants whose proposals are in order will be notified, and will be expected to attend the next board meeting to present their proposal to the trustees and members. You will have the opportunity to briefly (3-5 minutes) describe your request and answer any questions, after which you will be free to leave. The trustee will have reviewed your application, but you are welcome to bring appropriate supporting materials to enhance your presentation, including photographs, plans, letters, price quotes, etc. Action on your request will be taken during the closed session that follows, and notification of the Board’s decision will be provided promptly. Successful applicants can expect to receive their grant funds from the Pequawket Foundation Advised Fund at the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation within thirty days.
Successful grants will be asked to submit a follow up report within a year of their award. Please complete this form and email it to info@pequawket.org.