Incubator

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We are not currently accepting applications to the Incubator Program.

The next application round will begin in the late spring/early summer 2026.

Information on the eligibility criteria and application process can be found below.

In the meantime, we’d love to meet you, learn about your idea or organization, and explain the others ways that GoodWork can support your work. Please get in touch!

  • Eligibility Criteria

    To be eligible for the Incubator, organizations must meet all of the following criteria:

    • Serve one or more cities or towns in Strafford County or eastern Rockingham County.
    • Be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code or be working to determine if organizing as a 501c3 nonprofit is the appropriate structure for the organization.
    • Provide services that are non-partisan and non-denominational.
    • Be less than three years old and have an annual operating budget under $250,000. Organizations with more resources or length of time in operation should discuss their particular situation with GoodWork staff before applying.

    In addition to the above eligibility criteria, click here to learn more about what GoodWork looks for in an Incubator participant.

  • Application Process

    Step 1             Determine eligibility
    Carefully read the Eligibility Criteria to determine if you are eligible.

    Step 2             Review Program Dates to ensure you are able to attend the full program.

    Step 3             Complete and submit an Application by the stated deadline.

    Step 4             GoodWork notifies applicants of decisions
    All applicants are notified of decisions approximately six weeks after submitting an application.

The GoodWork Leadership Team is here to help! Please Contact Us via the GoodWork website to ask questions or schedule a call.