These twelve FY26 Round I 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 FY26 Round I Mini-Grant Awardees will spend their funds between January 5 and June 15, 2026.
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 I Mini-Grant Awardees
Amherst Fire Rescue (Town of Amherst)
- Organization Mission/Activities: Amherst Fire Rescue is a community all-hazard emergency services organization comprised of members dedicated to the health and well-being of its citizens by providing high-quality, prompt, skillful, caring, and professional emergency response, prevention education, life safety code enforcement, and community support services.
- Located In: Amherst
- Area(s) Served: Hillsborough County
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Outreach: Creation of a promotional video to recruit volunteer fire fighters
Bear-Paw Regional Greenways
- Organization Mission/Activities: Bear-Paw Regional Greenways is a nonprofit land trust that works to protect natural areas in southeastern New Hampshire. Their mission is to conserve forests, fields, farms, and wetlands so that people, wildlife, and communities can continue to benefit from clean water, healthy ecosystems, and access to the outdoors—now and for future generations.
- Located In: Northwood
- Area(s) Served: Belknap, Merrimack, Rockingham, and Strafford Counties
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Training(s): Creation of standardized (and expanded) in-person and online volunteer trainings (and associated materials)
Beaver Brook Association
- Organization Mission/Activities: Beaver Brook Association is a mission-driven 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the interrelationships in the natural world and encouraging the conservation of natural resources through education and land stewardship.
- Located In: Hollis
- Area(s) Served: Hillsborough, Merrimack, and Rockingham Counties
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Outreach: Campaign including creation of a dedicated volunteer webpage, printed materials, volunteer fairs, and signage
The Granite YMCA
- Organization Mission/Activities: The Granite YMCA strengthens the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living, family strengthening, and social responsibility, ensuring that everyone—regardless of age, income, or background has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
- Located In: Manchester
- Area(s) Served: Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, and Strafford Counties
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Outreach: Campaign (physical and online media) to attract younger volunteers to help with youth programming
Jaffrey Woman’s Club Inc.
- Organization Mission/Activities: The Jaffrey Woman’s Club promotes civic, cultural, and charitable projects in support of the community, and the encouragement of personal enrichment.
- Located In: Jaffrey
- Area(s) Served: Cheshire County
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Management Items: Purchase of a laptop (and related software), printer, and secure storage cabinet to allow them to transition to virtual volunteer management
Makers Mill (G.A.L.A Community Center)
- Organization Mission/Activities: Makers Mill exists to enrich rural lives and foster fulfilling livelihoods by bringing people together to discover, cultivate, and share their unique gifts and skills. They do this by providing equipment, facilities, tools, and educational programming.
- Located In: Wolfeboro
- Area(s) Served: Carroll County
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Outreach: Campaign including boosted social media posts, yard signs, print and video ads, and brochures
Monadnock Area Peer Support Agency
- Organization Mission/Activities: Monadnock Area Peer Support Agency provides mental health support for individuals seeking wellness through a mutually supportive peer community. All services are provided free of charge and include support groups, crisis respite, transitional living, life skills classes, free meals, rides to the center, shopping trips, field trips and more.
- Located In: Keene
- Area(s) Served: Cheshire and Hillsborough Counties
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Program Development: Consultant to develop a structured volunteer program
New Hampshire Boat Museum
- Organization Mission/Activities: The New Hampshire Boat Museum’s mission is to inspire an enduring connection, stewardship, and appreciation for New Hampshire’s freshwater boating heritage through compelling exhibits, experiences, and educational programs.
- Located In: Moultonborough
- Area(s) Served: Carroll County
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Management Items: One-time start-up fees for volunteer management software and iPads to make volunteer check-in/sign-up easier
Newfound Lake Region Association
- Organization Mission/Activities: Newfound Lake Region Association’s (NLRA) mission is to protect and improve the health of the Newfound Lake Watershed. They support ecosystem resilience and natural resource conservation through focused programs and community engagement.
- Located In: Hebron
- Area(s) Served: Grafton and Merrimack Counties
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Program Development: Consultant to assess current volunteer program and provide recommendations for improvement
The Seacoast Dementia Support Hub for Caregivers (The Riverwoods Group)
- Organization Mission/Activities: The Seacoast Dementia Support Hub for Caregivers’ mission is to create a community-driven support center that provides accessible resources, education, emotional support, disease navigation, and advocacy for caregivers. Through these efforts, they aim to improve caregivers’ quality of life and strengthen their ability to provide the best possible care for their loved ones.
- Located In: Exeter
- Area(s) Served: Rockingham and Strafford Counties
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Outreach: Campaign that includes physical and online media
Stonewall Farm
- Organization Mission/Activities: Stonewall Farm cultivates a thriving community through regenerative agriculture, education, outdoor recreation, and hands-on experiences that connect people of all ages to the land, local food systems, and each other. Their 120-acre working farm, education center, trails, and event spaces provide year-round access to agricultural education, nature-based learning, community events, and outdoor recreation for residents across southwest New Hampshire and New England.
- Located In: Keene
- Area(s) Served: Cheshire County
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Program Development: Consultant to help create a formalized volunteer program
Upper Valley Medical Reserve Corps (Lebanon Fire Department)
- Organization Mission/Activities: The Upper Valley Medical Reserve Corps is composed of medical and non-medical volunteers dedicated to community health preparedness/education and response in emergencies. They are a bi-state team for NH and VT.
- Located In: Lebanon
- Area(s) Served: Grafton County
- Purpose of Mini-Grant: Volunteer Outreach Costs: Campaign of social media and radio advertisements to recruit volunteers