Maine Community Development Grants

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations in Maine that deliver essential services to individuals and families experiencing poverty.

The Elmina B. Sewall Foundation is seeking applications for the 2024 Legacy Grant. Donor Name: Elmina B. Sewall  Foundation State: Maine County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/03/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: The Foundation honors Mrs. Sewall’s interests and lifetime of philanthropy by supporting a limited number of organizations with whom she had personal relationships and affinity and who continue to do the work that she funded in her lifetime. Grant Period Grants may span 12, 24, or 36 months. Eligibility Criteria  Applicants must be eligible to accept tax-deductible donations as outlined in Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. This includes 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt organizations, public schools, public agencies working for the State of Maine, or Indian tribal governments (and their political subdivisions) recognized by the Department of the Interior. For more information, visit EBSF.

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations in Maine for collaborative projects aimed at reducing cancer through community-focused initiatives.

This grant provides funding to support arts, culture, historic preservation, and environmental education initiatives that celebrate and enhance Maine's diverse cultural heritage.