PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH — Nonprofit organizations throughout the state may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Community Building Grant Program.

The grant program invests in local projects and organizations that help build strong communities in all 16 counties. Community Building supports projects and organizations that invest in people, engage with the people served, and strengthen community resources.

In 2024, MaineCF’s county and regional committees awarded $1.97 million in grants through the Community Building Grant Program. Learn more about the Community Building Grant Program and application process at www.mainecf.org/communitybuilding.

The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 14.

The Community Building Grant Program is MaineCF’s largest grant program. It is one of the only grant programs in the state that supports a broad range of interest areas, including arts, education, environment, economic development, and human services.

The grant program offers two types of funding: project grants and general support. Project grants are only available to larger organizations for new projects. General support grants are geared towards smaller organizations and this flexible funding may support new, expanding, or ongoing programs as well as operational needs.

For a list of 2024 Community Building grants by county, visit www.mainecf.org/recentgrants.

The Maine Community Foundation brings people and resources together to build a better Maine through strategic giving, community leadership, personalized service, local expertise, and strong investments. To learn more about the foundation, visit www.mainecf.org.