NEW HAMPSHIRE HUMANITIES COUNCIL
AI Summary
The New Hampshire Humanities Council is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofit initiatives within New Hampshire. With a total of $174.3K in grants paid to 49 grantees in 2025, the Council operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Council can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE HUMANITIES HELP US UNDERSTAND OUR COMPLEX PAST THROUGH EXAMINATIONS OF HISTORY AND CULTURE. THEY GUIDE US IN SEEKING UNDERSTANDING OF OURSELVES AND ONE ANOTHER THROUGH MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE ABOUT QUESTIONS THAT COUNT. THE HUMANITIES OPENS DOORS OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING THAT HELP US TO BECOME FULL MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.
Cause Areas
2
Humanities
History
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL OF NEW HAMPSHIRE INC
Portsmouth, NH
$69.1K
3%
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CHESHIRE COUNTY
Keene, NH
$48.8K
2%
UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
CONCORD, NH
$45.4K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$14K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NEW HAMPSHIRE HUMANITIES COUNCIL?
No. NEW HAMPSHIRE HUMANITIES COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NEW HAMPSHIRE HUMANITIES COUNCIL give?
NEW HAMPSHIRE HUMANITIES COUNCIL primarily gives to organizations located in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NEW HAMPSHIRE HUMANITIES COUNCIL’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NEW HAMPSHIRE HUMANITIES COUNCIL fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,980. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NEW HAMPSHIRE HUMANITIES COUNCIL make each year?
In 2025, NEW HAMPSHIRE HUMANITIES COUNCIL awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $174 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NEW HAMPSHIRE HUMANITIES COUNCIL fund recently?
In 2025, NEW HAMPSHIRE HUMANITIES COUNCIL awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL OF NEW HAMPSHIRE INC, HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CHESHIRE COUNTY, and UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NEW HAMPSHIRE HUMANITIES COUNCIL?
NEW HAMPSHIRE HUMANITIES COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.