Welcome to the official site of the League of NH Craftsmen
The League of NH Craftsmen encourages, nurtures and promotes the creation, use and preservation of fine craft through the inspiration and education of artists and the broader community.
Background and Purpose
The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen promotes arts and crafts in the state by providing opportunities for craft education and exhibit programs. The purpose of Craft Education Program Enhancement Grants is to provide supplementary financial assistance to locally raised funds to initiate, improve, or extend craft education programs. Requests for funding up to fifty percent of the total cost of the project will be considered.
The application process is competitive and seeks to discover unique opportunities that may be replicated in other communities. To conserve community resources, the League encourages cooperation and collaboration between local craft councils, community groups and craft guilds.
Eligibility for Funding
Any organization engaged in conducting craft-related education activities may apply for a Craft Education Program Enhancement Grant. Such organizations may include local craft councils, craft guilds, and community-based nonprofit arts organizations.
Examples of Eligible Projects:
Advanced level instruction in craft technique or craft business management Craftsperson-in-Residence One-time grant for local craft education programs in start-up One-time grant for local craft education staff Cooperative programming with other community organizations, craft guilds, and/or arts organizations Programs focusing on new technology One-time visiting speaker (historian, appreciator, craft master, teacher, etc.) Fees for craftsperson (may include teaching support, travel, and related costs) Purchase, rental, or repair of craft education-related equipment Capital improvements of facilities used for craft related education activities
Examples of Ineligible Projects:
Basic real estate and building maintenance costs Awards, gallery openings, or receptions for events Commercial ventures Last year’s program
Application Deadline
Applications sent via certified mail must be postmarked on or before January 31. Hand delivered applications must be in the League Office before 4 p.m. January 31. Awards will be mailed March 15.
Award of Grants
The League will contract with local craft councils, craft guilds, and community-based arts organizations to implement the Craft Education Program Enhancement Project. Grant funds may be matched via co-sponsored programs such as: Adult Education Centers, Local Museums, Cultural Centers, Area Arts Councils, or School Departments.
Funding Notice Requirements
All publicity and promotional materials related to League funded programs are required to use the following notice: “This program has been funded in part by the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, Inc.”
Unexpended Funds
At the end of the grant period unexpended League-granted funds or funds spent on a non-related purpose must be returned to the League. If an organization fails to comply, the League will not consider another grant request for five years.
Final Report
At the conclusion of the project, the organization shall submit a Final Report containing:
The LNHC will not consider another request for five years from organizations who fail to comply.
How to Apply for Funds
Complete the online form below.
APPLICATION FORM Craft Education Program Enhancement Grant
Please fill out the following form and provide all requested attachments. Review all of the requirements including any attachments prior to beginning to fill out this form to be sure you have all of the necessary information.
After you submit this form, you will receive, by email, a confirmation of your submission and a copy of your submission including attachments. You must provide the appropriate email address in the "Your Email Address" field below in order to receive your email submission confirmation.
Please attach a Microsoft Word Compatible or PDF Document describing the following aspects of your project (please attach below)
A. Briefly describe your project
B. Program Narrative
C. Using separate sheets of paper please include the following components:
1) A detailed description of the project 2) The mission of your education program 3) This year’s goals for your education program 4) The ways in which this project will meet or exceed this year’s goals 5) A description of expected collaboration with other community organizations, including the name of other organizations 6) A description of project evaluation, including description of method of evaluating students. 7) The list of names and phone numbers of everyone involved in the project, including positions and involvement 8) A description of fund raising efforts 9) The names, addresses, and business affiliations of all members of your governing board
D. Successful applicants will also meet the following requirements:
1) Compliance with all deadlines 2) Complete submission including all support documentation 3) Applications legibly written, typed or created using a word processor 4) Demonstration of a well thought out project plan and a method for evaluation
Applications from community-based arts organizations must include a 501(c)(3) Determination Letter (please attach)
Proposed Project Budget
This must be included with Craft Education Program Enhancement Grant Application.
Round to the nearest whole dollar.
Please attach a current Budget Sheet and a Revenue/Expense Statement from your organization. Applications will not be processed without a Budget Sheet and a Revenue/Expense Statement.
Revenue Sheet
Revenue/Expense Statement
Also note: Within thirty days after the Project End Date (the date you specified on your application), complete the Project Evaluation Report Form.