These nine FY25 Round III Mini-Grant awardees will use their funds to help further their missions through volunteerism.
The Volunteer Engagement Mini-Grants ($1,000 – $4,000) are awarded to New Hampshire-serving organizations for a specific, one-time need to increase their capacity to recruit, train, manage, and/or retain volunteers. These funds can be used for categories like volunteer training, purchasing of volunteer management technology/supplies, and volunteer program development.
All Round III Mini-Grant Awardees will spend their funds between July 7 and October 15, 2025.
Could your organization benefit from a Mini-Grant?
Volunteer NH plans to have one more round of funding in 2025. If your organization is interested in applying, learn more here: https://volunteernh.org/apply-nh-volunteer-engagement-program/
Round III Mini-Grant Awardees
At Liberty Connections Inc.
- Organization Mission/Activities: To provide therapeutic, trauma-informed, equine-assisted services, within a safe and peaceful environment, which facilitate emotional healing and promote relationship building for those military members and their family members who have served our Country and our communities.
- Located In: North Carolina/ South Sutton, NH
- Area(s) Served: Statewide
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Training: Consultant to develop/deliver volunteer training (and for related supplies)
Cheshire Fair Association Inc
- Organization Mission/Activities: To foster agricultural education, celebrate rural heritage, and build community through the annual Cheshire Fair and associated events.
- Located In: Swanzey, NH
- Area(s) Served: Statewide
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Training: Supplies, AV equipment, and survey tools to conduct and assess volunteer training.
Central NH Medical Reserve Corps (Mid-State Health Center)
- Organization Mission/Activities: To foster a volunteer community that supports healthy, safe, and prepared communities throughout the Central NH Regional Public Health Network (RPHN) by organizing and utilizing volunteers.
- Located In: Plymouth, NH
- Area(s) Served: Grafton County
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Training: Cost to rent space for in-person volunteer trainings.
Court Appointed Special Advocates of New Hampshire
- Organization Mission/Activities: To empower a statewide network of trained volunteers to advocate on behalf of vulnerable children, ensuring they thrive in safe, permanent homes.
- Located In: Manchester, NH
- Area(s) Served: Statewide
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Outreach: Newspaper and radio ads to recruit Coos county volunteers.
Nashua Adult Learning Center
- Organization Mission/Activities: To provide education, job training, and support services so that all community members can reach their full potential.
- Located In: Nashua, NH
- Area(s) Served: Hillsborough County
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Management Technology/ Supplies: Purchase technology to host hybrid meetings and support groups for their volunteers to meet together.
Operation Blessing, Inc.
- Organization Mission/Activities: To fight poverty by embracing people and families in crisis with compassion, offering hope and healing for changed lives.
- Located In: Portsmouth, NH
- Area(s) Served: Strafford County
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Program Development/ Improvement: Consultant to conduct a needs assessment and to develop a comprehensive volunteer program strategy.
Ready Rides
- Organization Mission/Activities: To provide transportation at no charge for those over 55, disabled or temporarily disabled to residents living in: Barrington, Deerfield, Durham, Epping, Lee, Madbury, Newfields, Newmarket, Northwood, Nottingham, and Strafford.
- Located In: Northwood, NH
- Area(s) Served: Rockingham and Strafford Counties
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Outreach: Physical items (table cloths, flyers, mailers) for recruitment events and campaigns.
The Park Theatre
- Organization Mission/Activities: To provide live and cinematic arts and entertainment for Monadnock Region residents and visitors.
- Located In: Jaffrey, NH
- Area(s) Served: Cheshire and Hillsborough County
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Outreach: Consultant to develop and conduct outreach campaigns.
Windsor County Mentors Inc.
- Organization Mission/Activities: To foster fun, trusting, and inspiring one-on-one mentorships for youth ages 6–16 throughout Windsor County, Vermont, and Sullivan and Merrimack Counties in New Hampshire.
- Located In: Windsor, NH
- Area(s) Served: Merrimack and Sullivan Counties
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Outreach: Costs for a multimedia (print and digital) volunteer recruitment campaign in NH.