The Fuller Foundation seeks proposals from qualified agencies that carry on the life interests of Alvan and Viola Fuller in the fields of the arts, wildlife, and youth-at-risk.  Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to request support for projects that incorporate elements of multiple focus areas.

General Guidelines:

Nonprofit Status:  All entities must be qualified as a 501(c)(3) organization under IRS regulations

Geography: For Arts and Youth categories, support is restricted to programs operating in the immediate Seacoast area of New Hampshire and in towns and cities within Route 128 of Massachusetts.  The wildlife category has a limited geographic focus (see specific guidelines).

Types of Support:  We favor program support over support for general operations.

Program Size:  Preference is given to proposals with program budgets of $500,000 or under.

Typical Grant Range:  $5,000 to $7,500

Exclusions:
– Multiple-year grants
– Grants to individuals
– Capital grants, unless, in the Trustees’ opinion, a gift will have significant impact

Please review the Apply page for important information regarding the Fuller Foundation’s grantmaking in 2026. If you have further questions, please contact Foundation staff.

To submit your Grant Acknowledgement and Final Report, please log in to your existing account in the Online Portal.