Is our organization eligible to apply?

Only 501(c)(3) organizations are eligible to apply for grant funding. Please note some grant making foundations may have additional restrictions, requirements, or preferences outlined in the governing document.

If we received a grant last year, can we apply again this year?

Yes, please keep in mind that Citizens, operating under Citizens Bank, N.A. (Citizens), is committed to monitoring recipient charities to ensure grants are used for the purposes and manner as set forth in the award letter. To be considered for additional grant money your organization must furnish proof that prior awards were used for their intended purpose.

Our organization received a grant from the Citizens Foundation. Are we still eligible to apply for funding from the trusts?

Yes. Citizens will account for grant(s) to the prospective recipient from similar internally managed trusts and corporate sponsorship in evaluating an applicant's financial condition.

We were awarded funding between 2019 and 2021, but the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted our organization's original plans for the funding. What should we do?

We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic not only changed the way many organizations conduct business, but may have shifted priorities regarding use of funding. If there was a delay in program or project, please note the new timeline in your application. If the program or project was cancelled and the funding was used for operational needs or other pandemic-related needs, such as the purchase of PPE, please contact us at NHCharitableTrusts@citizensbank.com to discuss further.

If we applied for and did not receive a grant last year, can we apply again this year?

Yes. Each year's applications will be assessed based on the current year's request.

I'm applying on behalf of a large national or multinational organization. Will we be considered?

We only consider applications from local non-profits and regional/local branches of national/multinational non-profits that have an impact on the well-being of the community in New Hampshire.

I'm applying on behalf of a regional/local branch of a large national or multinational organization. Do I need to supply our parent organization's annual budget?

No, we require the budget for the regional or local office that will be hosting the event or completing the project.

Are there projects that are excluded from grant requests?

Our Principles affirm that the intent of grants is to support those non-profits that deliver positive and enriching programs supporting common needs and values in the communities they serve and operate within. As a result, our intent is that projects supported by grants must be applicable broadly to the community served by the non-profit, will support broader principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and will refrain from extreme political or social biases. Grant requests received from non-profits that support politically sensitive communities will be considered only if the requests support needs and values, including the safety and well-being, of the community at large.

Is there a request limit?

No, but larger requests are less likely to be fully funded by individual trusts. Most grants will be under $10,000.00. If a larger request is received, it may be partially funded.

What is the average grant amount?

A typical grant will be around $5,000.00.

Our organization is holding an event before the September 1 deadline. Is it possible to receive funding before the deadline?

No. We recommend organizations looking to fund events with specific dates request funding for the following calendar year. While we distribute checks by the end of the calendar year, we cannot guarantee the check would arrive on time for your organization's event.

If a grant request is for the following year's funding, is the current year's budget sufficient?

Yes. Unless there is an anticipated significant rise or drop in your organization's annual budget, the prior year's budget is fine.

How can we submit our application?

We anticipate receiving all grant applications electronically by email or using our drop box. Your organization can email us at NHCharitableTrusts@citizensbank.com. Please ensure delivery by September 1.

Can we submit our application by mailing a hard copy to a physical address?

Please email us at NHCharitableTrusts@citizensbank.com if you are having technical difficulty with your electronic submission.

Can we use a third-party file sharing website to submit the application?

No. We recommend organizations struggling with large file sizes to either send the application over multiple emails or by using our drop box. You can also contact us at NHCharitableTrusts@citizensbank.com for additional assistance.

If our organization is based outside of Nashua, Bedford, and Merrimack, NH, can we still apply for a grant from the Ann de Nicola Trust?

Yes. The terms of the governing instrument indicate that those municipalities are given preference, but grants may still be given to organizations operating outside of Nashua, Bedford, and Merrimack, NH, at the discretion of the trustees. Please note that being in Nashua, Bedford, or Merrimack, NH, does not guarantee a grant from the Trust.

When are decisions made?

Decisions are made during the third quarter of the year. Please note: September 1 is the application deadline.

When will our organization be notified of your decision?

All grants and denials will be mailed by mid-November but may be sent out as early as mid-October. Organizations will be notified of the committee's decision by December; communication will be sent via mail.

Why did our organization not receive funding?

As funding of grants depends on the amount of each trust's annual budget, the number of applicants, the amount requested, and how well the applicants align with our Principles, we cannot guarantee every application will receive funding. Although you may not have received funding this year, we encourage you to apply next year.

Historically our organization has received a grant from one of the trusts every year. Why didn't we receive a grant this year?

Organizations should make no assumptions regarding funding from any of the trusts unless they are named in the governing document.

What is the best way to contact the charitable trust team?

The team can be emailed at NHCharitableTrusts@citizensbank.com. All inquiries will be acknowledged within 1-2 business days.

Charitable Trusts | Trusts and Grants

Citizens Bank, N.A. serves as trustee and invests and administers many charitable trusts and foundations. Charitable trusts and foundations provide a vehicle to create a family legacy of giving as a part of savvy tax planning and a client's holistic estate plan. Citizens Bank, N.A. assists in both the creation and administration of these trusts for our clients.

In addition to full-service administration, Citizens Bank, N.A., through our Citizens Private Wealth division, also acts as a grant facilitator and investment manager for other charitable programs.

Contact your Citizens advisor to learn more about these opportunities.

Citizens Bank, N.A. serves as trustee of a myriad of trusts that make grants for charitable purposes. We administer a number of scholarship trusts that make scholarship grants annually to deserving individuals in conjunction with the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. Among the trusts administered by Citizens Bank, N.A., several trusts accept grant applications to make charitable grants to deserving institutions.

Citizens Bank, N.A. accepts and reviews applications for the five trusts below as part of the grant-making decision process.

Most trusts below are limited to the state of New Hampshire and several of the trusts have further geographic limitations within New Hampshire. No awards are given to individuals.

All applications must include evidence of 501 (c)(3) status. Grants will be given for specific projects, equipment, or seed money, but not for operating budgets.

Awards range in amounts from $1,000 to $15,000. Most grant awards are in the $5,000 range.

Citizens Bank, N.A. makes all grant-making decisions based upon a set of carefully-considered principles. To view/download these principles, click here.

Please note: Starting Fall 2023, Citizens Bank, N.A.'s grant-making process will proceed in two seasons, the Fall season and the Spring Season . This change is effective immediately and will be in place going forward for all charitable trust applications. Deadlines of applications and the timing of distributions will be updated, as the pool of charitable trusts will be split between the two seasons to better align with fiscal year-end of the various charitable trusts.

Please note our new schedule:

Fall Application Period

Ann De Nicola Trust

This trust was established in 1977 to award grants for the improvement and development of general health, education and welfare of persons in New Hampshire.

Special consideration is given to those located in Bedford, Merrimack and Nashua, New Hampshire to comply with the direction of the trust.

Arthur Getz Trust

This trust was established in 1982 to award grants that promote charitable, educational and religious purposes.

Mary Louise Billings Trust

This trust was established in 1969 to award grants to organizations with religious, educational, and charitable purposes in the state of New Hampshire whose mission is to assist needy and deserving individuals of all ages.

Download the application for these trusts

Spring Application Period

Waldo and Alice Ayer Trust

This trust was established in 1965 to award grants for the support of any symphony orchestra or similar musical organization, or any chamber music group. A portion of trust proceeds are contributed annually to a scholarship fund managed by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.

Please note that grants are restricted to musical organizations with a focus on symphony orchestra, chamber music or similar purpose, and no consideration will be given to grant request that do not match the specific intent of the donors.

Abbie F. Moseley Trust

This trust was established in 1949 to award grants to religious, educational and charitable organizations.

Parker Nelson Grant

This trust was created in 1964 to award grants of charitable, religious, and educational purposes.

Per terms of the trust, 75% of annual income distributed must be paid to New Hampshire organizations.

Download the Ayer Trust Application

Download the Parker Nelson Moseley Trust Application

Important Deadlines

Applications are open as of January 1st each year and will close April 1st each year for our Spring Season.

Applications are open as of June 1st each year and will close September 1st each year for our Fall Season.

Please note: We strongly recommend applications are sent by email with a Read Receipt.

Questions? Ask a Citizen

Get a response typically within one business day.

NHCharitableTrusts@citizensbank.com

The following frequently asked questions are intended to help 501(c)(3) organizations determine eligibility to apply for grants from charitable trusts and to provide additional information to assist with the completion of applications.

Eligibility

We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic not only changed the way many organizations conduct business, but may have shifted priorities regarding use of funding. If there was a delay in program or project, please note the new timeline in your application. If the program or project was cancelled and the funding was used for operational needs or other pandemic-related needs, such as the purchase of PPE, please contact us at NHCharitableTrusts@citizensbank.com to discuss further.
Our Principles affirm that the intent of grants is to support those non-profits that deliver positive and enriching programs supporting common needs and values in the communities they serve and operate within. As a result, our intent is that projects supported by grants must be applicable broadly to the community served by the non-profit, will support broader principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and will refrain from extreme political or social biases. Grant requests received from non-profits that support politically sensitive communities will be considered only if the requests support needs and values, including the safety and well-being, of the community at large.

Applications

The Waldo and Alice Ayer Trust

The Ann de Nicola Trust

Grant Making Process

Distribution of Awards

Contact Information

Citizens Wealth Management (in certain instances DBA Citizens Private Wealth) is a division of Citizens Bank, N.A. (“Citizens”). Securities, insurance, brokerage services, and investment advisory services offered by Citizens Securities, Inc. (“CSI”), a registered broker-dealer and SEC registered investment adviser - Member FINRA / SIPC. Investment advisory services may also be offered by Clarfeld Financial Advisors, LLC (“CFA”), an SEC registered investment adviser, or by unaffiliated members of FINRA and SIPC providing brokerage and custody services to CFA clients (see Form ADV for details). Insurance products may also be offered by Estate Preservation Services, LLC (“EPS”) or an unaffiliated party. CSI, CFA and EPS are affiliates of Citizens. Banking products and trust services offered by Citizens.

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Charitable Trusts