Grant Size: planning grants of up to $5,000 - grants for finite projects may be larger
Application Deadline: July 1
Background
A component fund of the Maine Community Foundation that was established to support nonprofits in the Baldwin area.
Priorities
The donors and the Foundation are especially interested in funding projects which focus on efforts to bring Baldwin together. The intent is that the relationships formed will provide the context for long term conversations about improving the life in Baldwin. Multi-year funding may be awarded to those organizations presenting a thoughtful plan for addressing needs and opportunities in Baldwin. Because the donors wish organizations to build their own capacity to deliver services, the Fund encourages applications for planning grants to support the design of projects. Award of a planning grant, however, does not commit the Fund to guaranteeing award of subsequent funding.
Eligibility Requirements
• Applicants must be nonprofit, 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 or have a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3) organization, public school or public agency (click here for more information on applying with a fiscal sponsor).
• Grants cannot be made for lobbying or religious activities.
• Grants cannot pay for program expenses that have already been incurred.
How to Apply
Grant requests will be considered once a year. Proposals must be postmarked by July 1 and mailed to:
PF Fund for the Baldwin Area
Maine Community Foundation
PO Box 7380
Portland, ME 04112-7380
We will not accept applications via fax or email.
Applicants will be notified in September of the final decisions.
PF Fund Application (.pdf)
PF Fund Application (.rtf)
Contact
If you have any further questions regarding the PF Fund for the Baldwin Area, please contact Pam Cleghorn in MaineCF's Portland Office via email or by phone at (207) 761-2440.
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