Grantmaking

The Foundation for Seacoast Health awards grants to organizations that improve the health and well-being of individuals in the Foundation’s service area, which includes the following 9 towns: New Hampshire: Portsmouth, Newington, New Castle, Greenland, Rye, North Hampton. Maine: Kittery, Eliot, York.

2025 Fall Grant Cycle

FFSH’s 2025 Fall Responsive Grant Cycle is now closed. More information regarding this cycle’s grantees and 2026 cycles will be announced shortly.

If you have any questions, please email Jenny MacMurdo, Grants & Operations Administrator.

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2025 Fall Cycle RFP

The Foundation for Seacoast Health is proud to announce the award of $50,000 general operating grants to five nonprofit organizations that are integral to the health and well-being of the Seacoast region.

These single year directed grants support organizations that are long standing and deeply rooted in the community. Recipients were selected through a thoughtful review process that considered their proven impact, strong leadership, and organizational strength, as well as their ability to serve significant numbers of Seacoast residents in priority areas including mental and behavioral health, healthy aging, and the social determinants of health such as housing, food security, and access to care.

At a time when nonprofits are facing unprecedented challenges — from budget cuts to surging community needs — the Foundation is stepping up with immediate support. These awards reflect FFSH’s sound financial stewardship and unwavering commitment to keeping vital community services strong during this difficult period.

These grants are separate from our Fall Responsive Grant Cycle, which remains open through October 10th.

We are honored to partner with the following organizations and celebrate the essential role they play in strengthening the Seacoast community:

Grant Recipients:

  • Gather

  • Cross Roads House

  • Families First / Greater Seacoast Community Health

  • Haven

  • Seacoast Mental Health Center

Please click below to learn more about general eligibility, types of grants, selection criteria, and submission timelines.

Download Grant Making Guidelines

$38.8 Million

…in support of organizations & individuals impacting the Seacoast region.