The Linden Foundation funds direct program support, general
operating support, and very occasionally modest capital needs
associated with a particular program. Existing programs, expansion
of successful pilot programs, and new programs may all be considered
for funding.
No grants will be made to individuals, public schools, charter
schools, colleges, or universities. No grants will be made to
support community organizing, political lobbying efforts, or
stand-alone enrichment activities, such as tickets to artistic
and musical performances. Due to limited funding, no grants will
be made for computer centers or general operating support for
community centers.
The Linden Foundation generally makes initial grants for amounts up to $20,000.
The Foundation prefers to fund partial support for a project and welcomes the opportunity to join with other
philanthropic funders in underwriting an endeavor.
Selected organizations may be invited to apply for multi-year funding, with annual grants ranging in size from $25,000 - $75,000. These multi-year grants may be structured as a challenge grant to help leverage other funding sources.
Archways, Tilton, NH:
Family Threads program, which integrates family strengthening and peer recovery programs
Family Connections Center, Concord, NH: Parent education programs and parent-child video visits for incarcerated parents in the state prison system.
ParentChild+, Salem, MA: Home visits, family support, parenting, and school readiness for children prior to kindergarten.
Pathways for Children, Gloucester, MA: Family enrichment program to support families in North
Shore communities.
ACT Lawrence, Lawrence, MA:
Financial Opportunity Center programs, including financial education, homebuyer education, rental counseling, and youth financial literacy
Coalition for a Better Acre, Lowell, MA: Sewing and English classes to address the gap in employment opportunities and language services
Pathways Adult Education and Training, Lynn, MA:
Expansion of workforce development programs
Voices Against Violence, Plymouth, NH:
Financial education and supportive services to help survivors of domestic violence gain economic independence
Families in Transition, Manchester, NH: Rental assistance as a safety net to ensure families maintain housing stability
International Institute of New England, Lowell, MA: Emergency support for Haitian families residing in transient housing
Lakes Region Community Developers, Laconia, NH: Transitional housing and eviction prevention programs to address the homelessness crisis in the Lakes Region
The Bridge House, Plymouth, NH:
Outreach and homelessness prevention services for families and veterans