Wellborn Ecology Fund – School-based Project Grants

Dedicated to using the power of place to increase environmental and ecological science knowledge in the Upper Valley. Focuses on increasing access to place-based ecology education for children and youth, with particular emphasis on K-12 and early childhood education centers in underserved communities.

Program Details

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation is a funding organization that offers the Wellborn Ecology Fund – School-based Project Grants grant program to support education programs, environment energy, and social services. This funding opportunity is available within a specific region and is administered by New Hampshire Charitable Foundation through New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. Organizations seeking funding for education programs, environment energy, and social services should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include educational institutions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with New Hampshire Charitable Foundation or on New Hampshire Charitable Foundation before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: Up to $5K. The application deadline is November 19, 2026 (124 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports education programs, environment energy, and social services. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 611110, 624410. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Programs related to k-12
• Programs related to early childhood

Award details

Award range: Up to $5K. Applications close on November 19, 2026 (124 days remaining).

Categories

Education · Environment Energy · Social Services