Franklin Savings Bank Fund for Community Advancement – Community Grants (2026)
$1,000–$10,000 Grants Supporting Community Impact in Central New Hampshire
Organization: Franklin Savings Bank Fund for Community Advancement
Support Type: Community project grants
Grant Range: $1,000–$10,000
Geographic Focus: Franklin, Boscawen, Gilford, Merrimack, Bristol, Tilton, Goffstown (and surrounding communities), New Hampshire
Application Period: February 13 – May 30 (Annually)
Award Cycle: Once per year
About the Fund
Established in 1997, the Franklin Savings Bank Fund for Community Advancement supports substantial projects that significantly enhance quality of life in the bank’s primary market area.
The Fund operates within the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation and has awarded 272 grants totaling more than $1.3 million since its inception.
Geographic Focus
Eligible projects must primarily benefit residents in:
- Franklin
- Boscawen
- Gilford
- Merrimack
- Bristol
- Tilton
- Goffstown
Projects with broader geographic reach may be considered if they directly benefit residents in the communities listed above.
Eligible Applicants
Organizations must:
- Be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3), or
- Be a school, municipality, or other subdivision of government
An organization may submit an application for a specific project a maximum of two times.
Funding Priorities
Grants support a broad range of community initiatives, including but not limited to:
- Affordable housing
- Health care
- Social services
- Arts and humanities
- Human services
- Programs serving children, adolescents, elders, and single-parent families
Priority consideration is given to projects benefiting low- to moderate-income individuals and families.
Ineligible Requests
The Fund generally does not provide:
- Operating support
- Funding for ongoing or annual programs
Application Process
Applications must be submitted during the annual grant window:
📅 February 13 – May 30
Completed applications may be submitted:
📧 By email: Renee.Baldini@fsbnh.bank
📬 By mail:
Franklin Savings Bank
387 Central Street
Franklin, NH 03235
For questions:
📞 603-934-8327
Apply / Learn More
➡️ https://www.fsbnh.bank/community/
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This program is ideal for:
- Central New Hampshire nonprofits
- Municipal projects addressing community needs
- Affordable housing and human service initiatives
- Programs serving low- to moderate-income populations
The Franklin Savings Bank Fund for Community Advancement is particularly well-suited for capital or project-based requests that deliver measurable, local impact.
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Annual cycle
Deadline: May 30 (Application window: February 13 – May 30)
Grant Range: $1,000–$10,000
Best For: Project-based community initiatives in central New Hampshire
