These ten FY25 Round IV 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 IV Mini-Grant Awardees will spend their funds between September 15 and December 31, 2025.
Could your organization benefit from a Mini-Grant?
Volunteer NH plans to have more rounds of funding in 2026. If your organization is interested in applying, learn more here: https://volunteernh.org/apply-nh-volunteer-engagement-program/
Round IV Mini-Grant Awardees
Assistance Canine Training Services – ACTS
- Organization Mission/Activities: To raise, train, and place service dogs with individuals who have physical disabilities, facility dogs for therapeutic environments, and community support through their therapy dog program.
- Located In: Center Conway, NH
- Area(s) Served: Statewide
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Outreach: Radio, boosted social media posts, newspaper ads, recruitment banners, and reusable yards sign to recruit volunteer puppy raisers.
Community Caregivers of Greater Derry
- Organization Mission/Activities: to enrich lives and support individuals to remain independent through a compassionate volunteer community.
- Located In: Derry, NH
- Area(s) Served: Rockingham County
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Management Technology/Supplies: Projector, projector screen, other supplies to conduct volunteer training/meetings.
Littleton Community Center
- Organization Mission/Activities: To preserve this unique historical asset and to cultivate a sense of community by providing space where all people can comfortably come together to participate, share, and learn.
- Located In: Littleton, NH
- Area(s) Served: Coos & Grafton Counties
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Management Technology/Supplies: laptop, OWL camera, TV, AV car, and other supplies to allow for hybrid volunteer trainings/meetings.
Manchester True Collaborative
- Organization Mission/Activities: To foster a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment for the LGBTQIA+ community in Greater Manchester through education, events, community partnerships, and advocacy.
- Located In: Manchester
- Area(s) Served: Hillsborough County
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Program Development/Improvement: To contract with a consultant to conduct a volunteer needs assessment for the organization and provide training to the Board of Directors.
Nashua Police Athletic League
- Organization Mission/Activities: To empower historically underserved youth through mentorship, educational support, and meaningful community involvement.
- Located In: Nashua
- Area(s) Served: Hillsborough County
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Outreach: Recruitment videos, flyers, and boosted social media posts to recruit volunteers.
New Hampshire Aviation Historical Society (Aviation Museum of New Hampshire)
- Organization Mission/Activities: To preserve New Hampshire’s rich aviation heritage and inspire today’s youth to become tomorrow’s aerospace pioneers.
- Located In: Londonderry
- Area(s) Served: Hillsborough & Rockingham Counties
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Management Technology/Supplies: Laptop to allow volunteers to log their hours/sign up for volunteer shifts while volunteers are on-site.
New Hampshire Nepali Community (NHNC)
- Organization Mission/Activities: to preserve and promote Nepali culture, support immigrant integration, and foster a spirit of volunteerism within the state of New Hampshire.
- Located In: Merrimack, NH
- Area(s) Served: Hillsborough and Merrimack Counties
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Training(s): To contract with a consultant to provide volunteer management/governance training to their Board of Directors.
Southeast NH Habitat for Humanity
- Organization Mission/Activities: To eliminate poverty housing in southern New Hampshire.
- Located In: Portsmouth, NH
- Area(s) Served: Rockingham and Strafford Counties
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Training(s): Printing of volunteer training manuals/brochures and supplies for trainings.
State of New Hampshire, Judicial Branch
- Organization Mission/Activities: To preserve the rule of law and protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the United States and New Hampshire Constitutions, the courts will provide accessible, prompt, and efficient forums for the fair and independent administration of justice, with respect for the dignity of all they serve.
- Located In: Concord, NH
- Area(s) Served: Statewide
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Training(s): Projector, space rental, and other training materials to conduct volunteer trainings.
Upper Valley Humane Society Inc.
- Organization Mission/Activities: To improve the quality of life for both people and pets by offering programs for their community.
- Located In: Enfield, NH
- Area(s) Served: Statewide
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Training(s): To contract with consultants to create a volunteer training manual, videos, and conduct in-person training sessions.