Applying for a Grant

The New Hampshire Electric Co-op (NHEC) Foundation has resumed accepting grant applications while it continues to conduct a strategic review of the foundation and its giving priorities. Until further notice, our giving priorities will remain the same as they have been.

We will accept grant applications through June 10, 2025, and expect to make decisions regarding those applications by July 1, 2025.

Do you have a project that promotes health, education, arts, or social well-being?

The NHEC Foundation awards grants to New Hampshire non-profit organizations whose projects align with our charitable priorities. Grant amounts typically range from $500 to $10,000 and must benefit NHEC’s service area or its members.

Is your project eligible?

If you’re unsure about eligibility, especially as a first-time applicant, we encourage you to submit an eligibility inquiry sheet. This is entirely optional, but it can help you determine if your project aligns with our goals before you gather all the application materials.

Ready to Apply?

Here’s what you’ll need:

Application Supporting Questions (template available here)
Program/Project Budget (specific to grant request)
Board of Trustee Listing (including names, towns, email addresses, and company affiliations if applicable)
IRS Tax Determination Letter
Financial Statement (most recent fiscal year’s 990 filing preferred)

Eligibility Inquiry

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Contact Information
Name of Organization*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Contact Person*
First Last
Email*
Phone Number*
Project/Program Description
Project/Program Title*
Amount of funds you are requesting*
Please give a brief description of what funding will support*
Does your proposed project or program have other funding sources lined up, either financial or in-kind? If yes, please specify each source below:*
Please list the geographic areas this grant will serve*
How did you hear about the NHEC Foundation?*
Is your organization a non-profit 501(c)3?*
- Yes
- No
Digital Signature
I understand that by submitting this form I am only inquiring if my program/project is eligible for grant funding. If my project is eligible, a full grant application must be submitted on or before the application due date which is always the 1st day of each respective month in which the Foundation Board meets.
Name*
First Last
Date*
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Contact Information
Name of Organization*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Contact Person*
First Last
Email Address*
Phone Number*
Project/Program Description
Project/Program Title*
Amount of funds requested*
In 1-2 sentences, please give a brief description of what the funding will support:*
Geographic area(s) to be served by Project/Event/Program:*
Application Supporting Questions*
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The Application Supporting Questions consists of 8 questions that provide an overview of your organization and request. You can find this form online at https://www.nhec.com/nhec-foundation
Current Financial Statements (Tax 990 filings are required. If you cannot provide your most recent tax filing, please contact Sara Thielbar, thielbars@nhec.com)*
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Audited if available
Project/Program Budget*
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Board of Director Listing*
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IRS 501 (c)(3)*
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Other Documentation
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Name*
First Last
Today's Date*
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Resources

Grant Application Questions
Grant Application Guidelines
Grant Report Form

Need more information?

Sara Thielbar
Executive Director
New Hampshire Electric Co-op Foundation
603-536-8884
foundation@nhec.com

NHEC Foundation Board of Trustees:

Harry Viens, Chair, Meredith
Deb Finch, Vice Chair, New Hampton
Christine Parent, Assistant Treasurer, Northfield
Ann Sprague, Secretary, Meredith
Jeff Smith, Raymond Employee Trustee
Michael Jennings, NHEC Interim President and CEO, Ex-Officio

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