Moose Mountains Regional Greenways was recently awarded a $60,000 grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. This was a highly competitive grant program awarding unrestricted operating funds to nonprofit organizations in the state. This grant will support MMRG in its current period of growth and expansion, greatly increasing MMRG’s capacity to protect the Moose Mountains region’s most cherished landscapes and wildlife resources.
MMRG’s Executive Director, Jillian Eldredge, said:
“MMRG is really thrilled to have been given this opportunity by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The Unrestricted Grants Program is highly competitive and to have even been considered was an honor. Through the whole process, we really felt that the Charitable Foundation was seeking to get to know us and understand our plans for the future. Their desire to collaborate with and support nonprofits is unparalleled. To be recognized this way feels like an enormous affirmation of the direction we are trying to head in and of the great work we have already been able to achieve.”
The award is spread over three years, providing a stable, sustainable source of funding for MMRG as it continues to build its operations following the 2021 merger with the Dan Hole Pond Watershed Trust. MMRG plans to use these funds to support our strategic growth over the next several years and is looking forward to showing members and partners around the state what they can accomplish.
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About Moose Mountains Regional Greenways
MMRG, a non-profit land trust, works to conserve and connect important water resources, farm and forest lands, wildlife habitats, and recreational land in Brookfield, Farmington, Middleton, Milton, New Durham, Wakefield, Ossipee, Tuftonboro and Wolfeboro. Learn more about our work online at www.mmrgnh.org
About the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation is New Hampshire’s statewide community foundation, founded in 1962 by and for the people of New Hampshire. The Foundation manages a growing collection of 2,000 funds created by generous individuals, families and businesses, and awards more than $50 million in grants and scholarships every year. The Foundation works with generous and visionary citizens to maximize the power of their giving, supports great work happening in our communities and leads and collaborates on high-impact initiatives. For more information, please visit www.nhcf.org or call 603-225-6641.
