Community Leadership

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Community Engagement: A Philosophical Approach
A conversation with Peter Nichols, New London Housing Commission Chair
Peter Nichols is Chair of the New London Housing Commission and is also a retired developer. He attended the first in-person Housing Academy session i... Learn More
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New Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 Study Finds Nonprofit Arts and Culture was a $151.7 Billion Industry in 2022
New research confirms that arts and culture is not only good for you, it’s good for your community, and good for business. Nationally, the Arts & Econ... Learn More
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What’s the Dill with Housing?
Winchester Pickle Festival: Example of community engagement and an opportunity to catch up on municipal housing policy in small-town New Hampshire
Winchester Pickle Festival: Example of community engagement and an opportunity to catch up on municipal housing policy in small-town New Hampshire Learn More
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Interview with Ryan Pope, Housing Navigator for the City of Dover
Lyla Boyajian, Public Policy Fellow, met Ryan Pope, Housing Navigator for the City of Dover, NH, at Flight Coffee in Dover for a discussion on communi... Learn More
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New Hampshire’s Digital Equity Planning Initiative
Join Us in Shaping Our State’s Digital Future! 
The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension (UNHCE) was awarded $511,216 by the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (B... Learn More
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Engaging Communities - Housing Academy Overview
UNH Extension partnered with NH Housing to develop a curriculum that teaches HOP grantees, and others working to address housing in communities, about... Learn More
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Seacoast Energy Roundtable hosts discussion of energy challenges and solutions
Stakeholders at the table included state policy makers, utilities, municipal staff, and representatives of local energy committees, area businesses, nonprofits, and schools
New Hampshire is grappling with energy challenges ranging from affordability and reliable supply to climate change and building a trained workforce to... Learn More
Getting Started with Grant Writing
Grants are an essential piece of taking a project from idea to implementation but the process can often be intimidating and overwhelming. Grants can h... Learn More
Molly Donovan, State Specialist
Molly Donovan to serve as Director of Economic Development for the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority
It is with a deep sense of gratitude that share with our community development partners that Molly Donovan will be departing UNH Extension to take on ... Learn More
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Cooperative Extension Welcomes Nate Bernitz to the Community and Economic Development Team
UNH Cooperative Extension is pleased to welcome Nate Bernitz to the Community and Economic Development (CED) team. On January 9th, Nate started his ro... Learn More