New funding calendar simplifies grant applications for local organizations

Berlin-area nonprofits, municipalities, and small businesses seeking funding now have a streamlined resource to find opportunities. The new NH Rural Economic Development Funding Calendar, launched through a collaboration between USDA Rural Development NH-VT and NH Business Economic Affairs (BEA), aims to simplify the process of identifying and applying for grants.

The calendar is designed to provide project leaders with more lead time for submitting applications for major funding initiatives and to help them find matching fund opportunities. Programs featured on the calendar include those with maximum funding levels exceeding $100,000. Topics covered are broad, encompassing business development, strategic planning, capacity building, waste, water, and energy infrastructure, housing, training, and telemedicine, among others.

Residents and organizations are encouraged to bookmark the calendar for easy access to the most up-to-date information. It is important to note that the calendar may not reflect the most recent federal-level changes, and direct contact with the agency is recommended for the latest updates.

For those with questions regarding the NH Rural Economic Development Funding Calendar, Steve Fortier, BEA Administrator of Rural Economic Development, can be reached at [email protected].