General Information
Funding Opportunity Title: FY26 NH Volunteer Engagement Mini-Grants (Round II)
Grantor: Volunteer NH
Funding Source: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds passed through the State of NH
Assistance Listing Number: 21.027
Important Dates
Application Opens: Wednesday, February 25 (8am)
Application Due: Thursday, March 19 (11:59pm) (Please note that VNH staff is only available to answer questions Mon-Fri from 8am-4pm).
Grant Period: April 6, 2026 – September 15, 2026
Overview
Purpose: Volunteer NH invites eligible organizations to apply for a FY26 Mini-Grants (Round II) for a specific, one-time need. These subgrants are meant to increase the capacity of organizations serving NH to recruit, utilize, train, manage, and retain volunteers.
Award Range: Applicants will request a minimum of $1,000 and no more than $4,000.
Contact: Jamie Browder, Special Program Assistant (jamie@volunteernh.org)
Application Submission: Applications must be submitted in Volunteer NH’s online grant application portal: https://volunteernh.smapply.io
Information Session & Office Hours: VNH hosted an info session and office hours on Thursday, March 5 from 10am-10:45am.
Important Documents & Resources
- Notice of Funding Opportunity
- Round IV Application Questions (For Reference Only)
- FY26 FAQs
- Application Platform (Volunteer NH Online Application System)
- Volunteer NH Online Application System User Guide
- NHVE Mini-Grant Budget Template – Download
- Sample Budget 1 & Sample Budget #2
- **NEW** View the Info Session Slides
- **NEW** View the Info Session Recording
Read the Notice of Funding Opportunity
Applicants must read the Notice in order to compliantly apply.