Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund Dash Grants

From New Hampshire Charitable Foundation

The mission of the funder, while not explicitly detailed, centers around the restoration, protection, and enhancement of the Connecticut River watershed upstream of the confluence of the White River and Connecticut River. This involves caring for the river, wetlands, and shore lands within this specified area, which is influenced by the broader goal of environmental preservation and restoration, particularly in relation to the impacts of hydroelectric dams.

Type of Support

Overview

The Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund aims to support projects in Coös County, NH, and neighboring communities in the U.S. and Canada, focusing on sustainable community and economic development. The fund welcomes requests for projects benefiting Coös County and its surroundings, particularly those not exceeding a year (with possible extensions). Projects funded vary widely, from marketing materials for community events, sponsoring school trips, consulting support, to purchasing equipment. The Dash-grants program specifically offers rapid awards ranging from $250 to $2,000, open to organizations even if they've received prior awards from related programs. There are no application limits, but reconsideration is advised after multiple submissions for the same project.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA, Canada
Program Location
ME (Oxford County), NH (Coos County), VT (Essex County)
Organization Type
Tax-exempt organizations under any part of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
State or local government agencies or units of government
Grassroots organizations, collaboratives, or coalitions with a tax-exempt fiscal sponsor
Other
  • Geographic focus on Coös County, NH
  • Includes communities in New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont that share a border with Coös County
  • Programs, projects, or agencies operating beyond these borders must offer clear benefit to the people and landscapes of Coös County

Ineligibility

Organizations or projects with operating/ongoing expenses (e.g., salaries, rent)
Those with expenses for recurring programs/events
Capital campaigns
Those with already incurred expenses
Out-of-region projects
Sectarian/religious programs
Community foundations (except as fiscal sponsors)
Individuals or endowments
Projects with budget shortfalls
Political activities (e.g., lobbying)
Organizations or projects that discriminate (age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, sexual orientation, physical/mental ability, national/ethnic origin).
250 – 2k

Submission

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