Granite United Way Volunteers Announce Winter Cycle of Responsive Grant Funding
Feb132026
Granite United Way volunteers across seven regions have completed the winter round of responsive grant funding.
Granite United Way offers nonprofits an opportunity to access responsive funding multiple times per year with grants ranging from $1,000 - $10,000 each cycle.
“Our Community Impact Committees, who are made up of dedicated volunteers across each of our seven regions, carefully evaluated every proposal and are honored to direct $335,000 immediately to vital programs across our community,” said Nichole Martin Reimer, President and CEO of Granite United Way.
In December, certified 501(c)3 organizations, or organizations with a fiscal sponsor, had the opportunity to apply for funding in all 7 of the regions Granite United Way serves.
Highlights of the new funding model during this this cycle:
• Local Community Impact Committee (CIC) members evaluated all applications and made funding recommendations to Granite United Way’s Board of Directors
• $335,000 will be distributed to local nonprofits
• Grant requests ranged from $1,000 - $10,000
Community Impact Committee Volunteers Continue to See Need In Every Community
“Our winter grant awards are a reminder of what makes the Central Region so special, neighbors lifting neighbors. The nonprofits we support bring vital programs and services to people in moments when it matters most,” said Sara Thielbar from the New Hampshire Electrical Cooperative, Community Impact Committee member. “It’s an honor to help strengthen their work and to stand beside the nonprofits that make our communities more caring and connected every day.”
“Granite United Way stands out for its ability to stay deeply connected to community needs and match funding with urgent priorities,” said Allie Wexler, Community Impact Committee member for Greater Seacoast Region. “Amidst all the changes and uncertainty occurring right now, Granite United Way is in a unique position to stay aware of the challenges each community is facing and respond where the needs are greatest. Our volunteers love being able to learn about different agencies that provide innovative services to better the community.”
“As a volunteer member of both the North Country CIC Committee and the statewide Granite United Way Board of Directors, I continue to be impressed with the care and diligence that the CIC undertakes when evaluating Community Impact Grants. We are able to review a highly diverse group of organizations that are serving our local community in various manners,” said Stephen Brooks, Chief Operations Officer at Littleton Coin and Granite United Way Board Member. “The organizations are earnest to best serve their constituents and provide in-depth information in their proposals as well as being willing to clarify questions and even present to the CIC so we can all best understand how the funding will be utilized. The CIC carefully weighs the options and is able to amplify the grant impacts while balancing various needs.”
"These funds provide a vital opportunity to support and assist with the hard work small nonprofits are doing in our communities. These organizations offer a variety of essential services to individuals who may otherwise have unmet needs." said Tamara Roberge, Northern Region CIC Chair.