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Who May Apply? Individuals (and/or their families) with physical, developmental or emotional disabilities. The person receiving the award MUST BE A NEW HAMPSHIRE RESIDENT.

For What Purpose? Funds may be requested for a broad range of purposes, but must specifically benefit the individual for whom funds are sought. Grants are limited to $1200 but are often less as award amounts are dependent upon the number of requests received each quarter. Examples of acceptable purposes include, but are not limited to:

• The costs of non-reimbursed medical or therapy treatments;
• Specialty equipment services or supplies;
• Modifications to living area, work site or vehicle;
• Respite services to the recipient or caregivers;
• Costs of attending a special camp or recreational activities or
• Vocational education or driver training tuition assistance
  

The Harry Gregg Foundation does not provide funding for

• The purchase of used vehicles other than certain handicap modified vehicles
• Medical co-pays and deductibles
• Heating fuel
• Dental care or dentures
• Hearing aids
• Lift chairs
• Projects with costs exceeding 25% of the largest HGF grant or $1200. For example, a request of $1200 for a project totaling $20,000 would not be considered unless the applicant can show requests pending from other sources, in addition to the Harry Gregg Foundation.
  

Grant Applications to the Harry Gregg Foundations may be submitted at any time throughout the year, but only once in a six-month period. Applications will be acknowledged when received, and a specific review timetable will be provided at that time.

How Are Grants Awarded? Decisions regarding awards and declinations on grant requests are made by the trustees and staff of the Harry Gregg Foundation at scheduled quarterly meetings in January, April, July and October. Awards are granted on the basis of demonstrated need, ability of the Foundation to measurably affect the quality of life of the recipient, and the financial need of the applicant.

What Are the Conditions of a Grant? Grants are made contingent upon the assurance of the applicant that the funds will be (or have been) used as specified in the grant application. At the sole discretion of the trustees, grants may be paid either prior to, or after completion of, the purpose for which the grant was awarded, to either the applicant directly or to a vendor/supplier of services. Payment generally takes seven to ten days following thereceipt of asigned Terms of Award and proper documentation in the form of a paid receipt forreimbursementor invoice to make payment to a vendor/service provider.

What about Future Requests? If the Foundation has declined a request, the applicant may reapply six months after the original request was submitted. Requests may be for the same project or another project. Such applications should be complete in all respects without reliance upon previously submitted information. A limit of four grants (five if one or more grants are for recreational purposes) is the maximum amount an individual can receive, and no more than two applications per year can be submitted.

Grant Request Information www.crotchedmountain.org and click on Harry Gregg Foundation

Robin Boyd, Grants Administrator
The Harry Gregg Foundation
One Verney Drive, Greenfield, NH 03047
603-547-3311, ext 1490 FAX 603-547-6212

hgf@crotchedmountain.org

Things to remember when completing an application to the Harry Gregg Foundation...

• The Harry Gregg Foundation provides grants to NH residents with physical, developmental or emotional disabilities. Grants may be used to fund a wide array of uncovered expenses -- such as certain therapies; modifications to homes or vehicles; recreational activities; ramps and lifts; computer equipment; and vocational, educational, and driver training.

• Applications are reviewed by the HGF Trustees four times a year on the second Tuesdays in January, April, July and October. Applications to be considered must be received through this website by 5:00 pm on the following dates in 2009 and 2010:
  

Meeting January 12^th, 2010
Application deadline
December 10th, 2009

Meeting April 13^th, 2010
Application deadline
March 11^th 2010

Meeting July 13^th, 2010
Application deadline
June 10th, 2010

Meeting October 12^th, 2010
Application deadline
September 9th, 2010

These deadlines do not apply to applications for camp tuition or recreational activities as these are reviewed and awarded on an ongoing basis. Recreational funds are allocated each January and are distributed on a first-come, first serve basis. The funds go quickly and we encourage applicants to apply as early as possible.

• We no longer accept paper applications and request that all applications be submitted through our on-line application at www.crotchedmountain.org. Click on the Harry Gregg Foundation link and you will see the submission link and detailed instructions.

• To verify eligibility for HGF funds, a diagnosis of the applicant's disability generated by a qualified medical, educational or social service entity must be uploaded with the application.  Applications cannot be submitted without it.

• Please be sure to include income from all the adults in the family from all sources. Applicants are considered minors until age 21, so the income of the parents of anyone under age 21 must be included. Verification may be requested. Requests from applicants age 25 and under are a priority of the HGF Trustees.

• If you have questions, or need help completing an application, please don't hesitate to call. We're happy to help you.