DASH Grants Program
The DASH Grants Program funds rapid, one-time projects that strengthen community vitality and resilience in Coös County, NH, and neighboring border areas.
Funder: New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Due Dates: January 5, 2026 (application window opens) | December 3, 2026 (final submission deadline, 5:00 pm ET; rolling until then)
Funding Amounts: $250–$2,000 per grant; rapid decision in 3 weeks or less; one-time, project-based funding
Summary: Rapid-response grants for one-time projects benefiting Coös County (NH) and neighboring border communities.
Key Information: Applications accepted on a rolling basis; organizations may only apply once per calendar year.
Description
The DASH Grants Program, administered by the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, provides fast, small-scale funding to nonprofit and community organizations for one-time projects or activities that benefit the people and places of Coös County, New Hampshire, and adjacent border communities in Maine and Vermont. The program is designed to support timely, impactful initiatives—such as community events, educational activities, equipment purchases, or consulting support—that align with the Fund’s vision for community vitality and resilience. The application process is streamlined, with decisions typically made within three weeks.
