The following are known grants and funding opportunities for municipalities served by Nashua Regional Planning Commission. NRPC can assist our member communities with applying for and administering potential grants through our Grant Writing Assistance Program. We welcome input! Send suggestions for additions/deletions to Salem Quinn.

Agencies: NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) and U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

Eligibility: This grant opportunity is open to municipalities and the funds supports culvert replacement, removal, or repair projects that improve or restore fish passage for anadromous fish. The UNH T2 program has put together a document to assist municipalities that are looking to understand more about the grant program which is located here. This document contains helpful information about eligible projects and understanding anadromous fish.

Deadlines: Application due date July 16, 2026.
For more information, see the program website or email CulvertAOP@dot.gov.

Agency: NH Department of Transportation (NHDOT)

Eligibility: This solicitation is open to any party with the knowledge and expertise necessary to meet the requirements herein.

Eligible Project Types: This Request for Proposals (RFP) is being released by NHDOT. Through this solicitation, the State seeks qualified Proposer(s) to install electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and provide associated operations, maintenance, and management services for such EVSE along specified corridors in New Hampshire consistent with the established NEVI requirements and the State of New Hampshire EV infrastructure Deployment. Future opportunities will be
released as remaining federal funds are apportioned for this program.

Funding: Funding for this Phase II solicitation is provided by the NEVI funds approved by FHWA and USDOT for federal fiscal years 2025 through 2026. Approximately $9.6M is being made available for this solicitation. The State reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount of funds available.

Deadlines: Proposals are due August 21, 2026 at 2 pm EST.
For more information, read the full RFP or contact Michael Mozer.

Agencies: NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) and New Hampshire Nonpoint Source Management Program 

Eligibility: Governmental subdivisions and nonprofit organizations are eligible to receive Water Quality Planning Grants.

Eligible Project Types: Section 604(b) of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Water Act requires funds to be allocated for conducting water quality planning, including: determining the nature, extent and sources of water quality problems across the state, as well as identifying nonpoint source management measures needed to help meet water quality standards.

Funding: Approximately $130,000 is available in competitive, statewide funds to support water quality planning efforts.

Deadlines: Applicants are required to contact a NHDES Project Manager to conduct a pre-proposal consultation prior to September 4, 2026. Pre-proposals are due September 11, 2026 at 4 pm EST.
For more information, visit the website, read the Information Package, or view the Application. 

NHDES Project Manager contact information for the required pre-proposal consultation:

Agencies: NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) and New Hampshire Nonpoint Source Management Program 

Eligibility: Governmental subdivisions and nonprofit organizations are eligible to receive Watershed Assistance Grants.

Eligible Project Types: Watershed Assistance Grants must address specific water quality problems or threats and result in quantifiable water quality improvement or protection activities. Preference will be given to watersheds with high recovery potential as outlined in Appendices B and C or high protection potential as outlined in Appendix E, as identified in the New Hampshire Nonpoint Source Management Program Plan 2025-2029 (search by waterbody name or HUC-12).

Funding: Approximately $540,000 will be available for Watershed Assistance Grant projects this year, pending EPA and State approvals and federal budget appropriations.

Deadlines: Applicants are required to contact a NHDES Project Manager to conduct a pre-proposal consultation prior to September 4, 2026. Pre-proposals are due September 11, 2026 at 4 pm EST.
For more information, visit the website, read the Information Package, or view the Application.

NHDES Project Manager contact information for the required pre-proposal consultation:

Agency: NH Division of Parks and Recreation and the NH Bureau of Community Recreation

Eligibility: State and local governments.

Eligible Project Types:
- Acquisition: for the addition of new lands to existing public outdoor recreation lands.
- Development/Renovation: for the creation of new and/or improvements to facilities within existing public outdoor recreation lands.
- Combination (Acquisition + Development/Renovation): for any/all the above.

Funding: $150,000.00 = minimum grant request. Total project cost/value must be $300,000.00 or more.
$1,000,000.00 = maximum grant request. Total project costs/value must be $2,000,000.00 or more.

Deadlines: Anytime between May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2029, potential applicants may initiate required steps for project consultation, site inspection, and preliminary state-application. Through consultation, potential applicants may be invited to apply if/when their project is determined to be eligible and viable. Applications may then be submitted within one of three opportunity windows through AmpliFund, the state’s online application platform for the LWCF program.
For more information, please visit the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant website.

Agency: NHDES
Eligibility:

  • Municipalities.
  • State agencies.
  • Private and non-profit entities whose projects would provide substantial public, economic and environmental benefits to New Hampshire.
  • Public entities:
    • School district
    • Transit agencies
    • Community colleges and universities.

Eligible Project Types: The following project types are eligible:

  • Diesel-to-diesel unit replacements (e.g., diesel-powered plow/dump truck).
  • Diesel-to-alternative fuel unit replacements:
    • Compressed natural gas (e.g., CNG-powered refuse truck).
    • Electricity from batteries, grid, or hydrogen fuel cells (e.g. electric school bus). Note: vehicle replacements with battery electric units include funding for the necessary charging infrastructure.
    • Propane (e.g., propane-powered delivery/utility truck).
    • Hybrid (e.g. conventional or plug-in hybrid diesel-electric transit bus).
  • Marine shore power installation.
Funding: Approximately $1,500,000. The maximum reimbursement amounts for eligible project costs are as follows:
  • Vehicle or engine replacement/repower with diesel - $250,000.
  • Vehicle or engine replacement/repower with conventional hybrid systems - $250,000.
  • Vehicle or engine replacement/repower with CNG, propane, or plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) systems - $350,000.
  • Vehicle or engine replacement/repower with electric or hydrogen fuel cell electric - $750,000.
  • Marine shore power projects - $350,000.
  • There is a maximum grant award per entity cap of $750,000.
Deadlines: Applications are accepted on a rolling monthly basis . Applications will be accepted until all available funding has been obligated,.
For more information, please visit the Granite State Clean Fleets Grant webpage. Questions? Email the Mobile Sources team at ms-grants@des.nh.gov.

Agency: NHDES

Eligibility: Public entities, including municipalities, state agencies, public school districts, public transit agencies, and solid waste districts. Private and non-profit entities whose projects provide significant public and economic benefits to New Hampshire.    

Eligible Project Types: The following project types are eligible:

  • Diesel to diesel or alternative fuel (compressed natural gas, propane, hybrid or electric) unit replacements including:
    • Off-road road vehicles, engines, and equipment
    • Medium- and heavy-duty on-road vehicle or engine replacements of engine model year (EMY) 2010 or newer, if replaced with electric
    • Marine engines
  • Truck stop idle reduction system installation
Funding: Approximately $1,000,000 of funding currently remaining. Grants can cover between 25% and 100% reimbursement of eligible costs for projects replacing on-road and non-road diesel units or installing certain idle reduction and aerodynamic technologies.

Deadlines: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis by midnight on the 20th of each month. Applications will be accepted until all available funding has been obligated,.
For more information, please visit the NH Clean Diesel program webpage. Questions? Email the Mobile Sources team at ms-grants@des.nh.gov.
Agency: NHDES

Eligibility: Any NH school (public or private), School Administration Unit, or Town may apply.

Eligible Project Types: The applicant must provide water testing results that show lead levels at or greater than 5 parts per billion (ppb) to support the grant request. Applicants may request grant funds to reimburse schools for lead remediation actions completed after May 17, 2016, and not previously submitted for reimbursement. Costs that may be covered under this grant include, but not limited to, the installation of water bottle filling stations, point of use (POU) filters, removal and/or replacement of faucets, fixtures, fountains, solder, piping, plumbing components and/or water treatment at any drinking water location available for consumption by children with lead results at 5 ppb or higher. 

Funding: minimum grant amount is $2,500 total project cost. 

Deadline: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Funding is first come first served while funds are available.
For more information and an entry form, visit: Lead Remediation Grant
Agency: NHDES

Eligibility:  Municipalities, counties, solid waste districts, governmental agencies, and non-profit organizations that focus on waste management and recycling issues. Also, private businesses that are registered motor vehicle inspection stations.  

Eligible Project Types: grant funds may be used to establish, improve or operate a used oil collection center, as well as to transport used oil off-site to a licensed used oil recycler.

Funding: up to $2,500. A center that serves two or more towns may qualify for up to $5,000.
For more information, review the Used Oil Collection Assistance Grant Application and the Used Oil Grant Program Brochure.
New Hampshire Housing’s Partnership Grants Program is intended to encourage and support housing education and advocacy at the local and regional level that promotes the relationship between an adequate and balanced housing supply and economic growth and stability, leading to changes in municipal and state land use regulations and other processes that encourage the creation of a diverse housing stock.  the Partnership Grants Program has four components of funding:

(1) Incubator Grants: These grants provide up to $50,000 (up to $20,000 for start-up organizations) in funding and are available to non-profit economic development or community development organizations, including organizations that have not traditionally participated in housing advocacy with New Hampshire Housing, that propose to establish a workforce housing education and advocacy program, or start-up organizations whose primary mission is workforce housing education and advocacy. These are one-time-only grants with no matching funds required. Download Incubator Grants Program PDF

(2) Impact Grants: Grants of up to $40,000 are available to non-profit economic development or community development organizations that have existing workforce housing education and advocacy programs, or non-profit organizations whose primary mission is workforce housing education and advocacy. Organizations must be established for at least one year and dollar-for-dollar matching funds are required. Grant awards are based on a review of the work plan and the funding resources needed to fulfill the organization’s work plan. Download Impact Grants Program PDF

(3) Mini Grants: Mini Grants are made in amounts of up to $5,000 and are available to support the housing education and advocacy efforts of local or regional business groups, economic development groups, ad hoc groups, business and community leaders, service organizations, non-profit organizations and local governments. Eligible activities also include the funding of technical assistance (by third parties) to explore housing friendly land use regulations and may also be used to research the feasibility of starting a local or regional housing advocacy initiative. No match is required; however, the availability of matching funds will be a consideration in the funding decisions. Download Mini-Grants PDF

(4) Harvey Schwartz Housing Policy Education Fund: The Harvey Schwartz Housing Policy Education Fund, which honors the former New Hampshire Housing board member’s commitment to public affairs, provides an opportunity to access training to improve knowledge of and participation in housing policy issues. Individuals employed by nonprofit organizations, as well as employees, appointed officials, and volunteers of county and municipal government, are eligible to receive up to $3,000 per event, per person. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Download Harvey Schwartz Housing Policy Education Fund PDF
For more information visit: New Hampshire Housing Grant Opportunities

CDFA will be accepting applications for all its programs for the 2026 calendar year on the below listed dates. All applications must be received by CDFA through its online grants management system (https://nhcdfagrants.org) by 4:00 PM for each deadline. Visit CDFA’s website (www.nhcdfa.org) regularly for program announcements and workshop notifications. Sign-up to receive CDFA program news and updates by visiting https://nhcdfa.org/signup/. CDFA’s Resource Hub (resources.nhcdfa.org/) provides detailed guidance for each of the programs. Those interested in learning more can also review a brief overview of CDFA’s resources to support community economic development projects across New Hampshire. If you have any questions regarding specific programs or application deadlines, contact CDFA at 603-226-2170.

Community Development Block Grant
Supports the development of viable communities by improving economic opportunities and meeting community revitalization needs, particularly for persons of low and moderate income. Resources are awarded directly to New Hampshire’s cities, towns, and counties, which often sub-grant the funds to a nonprofit or other entity conducting the project. Funding for the Community Development Block Grant program is provided to New Hampshire through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Clean Energy Fund
Low-interest loan and credit enhancement programs for businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities to finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, or other clean energy projects. Energy and project funding technical assistance is available.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis from January 1 to December 31, 2026. Open submission until funds expended.
Contact: Scott Maslansky, Director of Clean Energy Finance (smaslansky@nhcdfa.org)

Small Business Energy Audit Fund
Provides technical assistance and grants covering 75% of the cost of a comprehensive energy audit for agricultural producers and small businesses to assist in planning energy efficiency and renewable energy implementation projects.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis from January 1 to December 31, 2026. Open submission until funds expended.
Contact: Scott Maslansky, Director of Clean Energy Finance (smaslansky@nhcdfa.org)

Low-Moderate Income Solar Grant and Loan Program
Expand opportunities for New Hampshire residents with limited income to access the benefits of solar and other cost saving energy resources, through housing and community organizations who provide support to these residents. Funding includes grants and coordinated low-interest financing.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis from January 1 to December 31, 2026. Open submission until funds expended.
Contact: Scott Maslansky, Director of Clean Energy Finance (smaslansky@nhcdfa.org)

Recovery Housing Program
Pilot program deploying federal resources in New Hampshire to help increase the availability of stable, temporary housing to individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis from January 1 to December 31, 2026. Open submission until funds expended.
Contact: Mollie Kaylor, Director of Housing and Community Development (mkaylor@nhcdfa.org)

Predevelopment Loan Program
Loans up to $100,000 are available to help municipalities and nonprofit organizations prepare local development projects for funding and implementation. Eligible activities include studying the feasibility of a building renovation, gathering public input on a project idea, developing a business plan for a new facility or seeking planning and zoning approval.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis from January 1 to December 31, 2026. Open submission until funds expended.
Contact: Scott Maslansky, Director of Clean Energy Finance (smaslansky@nhcdfa.org)

Community Development Fund
Support the advancement of capital projects that invest in New Hampshire’s people and communities. By offering flexible financing capital, the fund aims to support the unmet community development finance needs of CDFA partners.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis from January 1 to December 31, 2026. Open submission until funds expended.
Contact: Scott Maslansky, Director of Clean Energy Finance (smaslansky@nhcdfa.org)

Other Resources

AARP has a database of available grants which you may search here: https://grantstracker.aarpfoundation.org/grants-database.php.

Sign up for AARP's Grant Opportunities Distribution List.

The AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to fund quick-action projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages.
Clean Energy NH keeps a running list of clean energy funding sources, that is regularly updated.

It's part of their community resources page that contains templates, examples, and guides for successful clean energy projects.
There are several federal grant opportunities available to municipalities for various purposes.

To search the latest funding opportunities, click on Search Available Grants at Grants.gov.

The search options menu on the left side of the screen allows for many search options including, Funding Instrument, Eligibility, and Category.
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is making grants of up to $10,000 to help small and mid-sized institutions improve their ability to preserve and care for their humanities collections.

Eligible applicants can include municipalities, schools, libraries, historic societies and other nonprofit organizations.

The program encourages applications from small and mid-sized institutions that have never received an NEH grant.

For more information, visit: https://www.neh.gov/grants/listing
(1) Document: Formula Grants for Rural Areas - Program Guidance

(2) Video: Session 1 - Circular & Program Overview.  Introduces Circular 9040,  high-level overview of changes covered by the circular, and their relationship to other FTA programs.  

(3) Video: Session 2 - Program Development & Management. Includes state management plans, intercity bus, the Rural Transportation Assistance Program, public transportation on Indian reservations, and flexible funding.
Document: FTA Circular Update: Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program Guidance, C9070.1H. 

Updates information for the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (5310)