PORTLAND — The Maine Community Foundation’s Equity Fund is accepting applications from nonprofits for project and capacity-building grants that address lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) issues and needs. The Equity Fund helps strengthen LGBTQ organizations in Maine and supports initiatives that work toward inclusive, diverse, prejudice-free communities for the LGBTQ population and all […]
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Maine Theater Fund accepting grant applications
PORTLAND — The Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Theater Fund is accepting grant applications from local, regional and statewide nonprofit theaters or theater groups in Maine. An anonymous couple, who recognized the connection between vibrant communities and support for the arts, established the Maine Theater Fund in 2005. Funds will be awarded for programmatic, capacity-building, operating […]
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Maine Charity Foundation Fund announces grant applications
PORTLAND — The Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Charity Foundation Fund is accepting grant applications for new or ongoing projects that help older people remain vital, socially engaged and contributing community members. Grants of up to $7,500 will be awarded for projects that help vulnerable or disadvantaged older people learn about and access resources; engage in […]
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Maine Expansion Arts Fund accepts grant applications
PORTLAND — The Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Expansion Arts Fund is accepting applications from nonprofits for grants of up to $5,000 that support indigenous, ethnic or rural arts programs or projects. The fund is the result of a collaborative effort of the National Endowment for the Arts, Lillian M. Berliawsky Charitable Trust, Maine Community Foundation, […]
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Maine Community Foundation awards grant to Mahoosuc Heart & Soul
PORTLAND — The Oxford County Committee of the Maine Community Foundation has awarded $30,000 in grants to six nonprofits, including Mahoosuc Heart & Soul, to implement its community visioning and planning process in Woodstock, Greenwood, Newry and Bethel. Other grant recipients include: • Oxford Hills Community Gardens, Norway, to build a community garden and library […]
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Lewiston organization receives People of Color Fund grant
PORTLAND — The Maine Community Foundation’s People of Color Fund has awarded 21 grants totaling more than $152,000. Sustainable Livelihoods Relief Organization in Lewiston has been awarded one of these grants. The organization trains young leaders of color to support development of farm and food businesses and improve engagement with Maine’s larger food systems network. The […]
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Perloff Family Foundation offers grants to public schools
PORTLAND — The Perloff Family Foundation, in conjunction with the Maine Community Foundation, will accept applications for grants that benefit public schools in Maine. One-year Fast Track Grants of up to $3,000 are available for all areas of pre-K through 12th grade. Applications for the 2017-18 school year are available April 1 and close June […]
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Norway Arts Festival awarded $2,500 grant from Maine Community Foundation
NORWAY — The Norway Arts Festival has received a $2,500 grant from the Maine Community Foundation to support its 2017 event. “This grant will help the Norway Arts Festival return to its multi-day format and bring new events and demonstrations,” said Judy West Schneider, beginning her second year as the Festival’s director. On July 8, […]
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Maine Community Foundation grants available
PORTLAND — Nonprofit and public organizations seeking funding for projects that draw on the strengths of the community and foster collaboration are encouraged to apply to the Statewide Fund of the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. The Statewide Fund supports organizations pursuing multi-county projects and organizations in Kennebec and Sagadahoc counties, which do […]
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Scholarships available for Maine students from Maine Community Foundation
PORTLAND — The Maine Community Foundation is offering more than 525 scholarships to support students pursuing music, journalism, teaching, horticulture, technology, the arts and other fields. They are available for those who attend secondary, post-secondary and graduate schools, as well as non-traditional programs. A complete listing of scholarships available for the upcoming school year is online […]