Endowment for Health: Opportunity Grants Program

From Endowment for Health

The Endowment for Health is a private, nonprofit foundation focused on improving the health of New Hampshire's residents, particularly the vulnerable and underserved. It aims to foster a culture that upholds the physical, mental, and social well-being of everyone, at all life stages. Since its inception, it has issued over 1,100 grants, amounting to over $44 million, and actively engages in health-related policy change advocacy. The Endowment functions as a catalyst, convener, and community builder, working alongside other organizations and individuals to address health issues collectively.

Type of Support

Overview

Opportunity Grants target urgent needs, emerging opportunities, and innovative health-related projects in New Hampshire. These grants are designed for initiatives that could include technical assistance, projects that propose new solutions, or those that contribute to the knowledge base on improving health. The program offers funding ranging from $1,000 to $20,000, typically for projects lasting a year or less and requiring only one-time funding. A final report summarizing the project's outcomes is mandated upon completion. Applications are reviewed continuously, with decisions made within six weeks of each month's end.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
NH
Organization Type
Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Government agencies
Schools
Colleges
Universities
Other
  • Serve the people of New Hampshire

Ineligibility

Grants to individuals
Out of state projects
Ongoing operating expenses
Equipment purchases
Sponsorships for events/conferences
Capital campaigns and/or fundraising events
Lobbying, both direct and grassroots
Expenses already incurred
Replacement of public funding
Sectarian or religious programs
Support for political activities or campaigns.
1k – 20k

Submission

Review Criteria

Preference will be granted to initiatives that:

  • Elevate the health equity of individuals who are disadvantaged due to factors such as economic status, age, race, cultural background, ethnicity, disability, education, geographic location, or sexual orientation.
  • Maximize resources, including securing additional funding support.
  • Make a persuasive argument about the critical and immediate nature of the issue at hand.
  • Outline achievable, concrete, and quantifiable goals that tackle the problem identified.
  • Show the applicant's capacity for successful project execution.
  • Engage in partnerships with other entities.
  • If relevant, illustrate how the project can be sustained over time.
  • Aim to benefit or have the potential to impact a broad geographical area within New Hampshire and/or a considerable number of New Hampshire residents.

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