January 15, 2025 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 […]
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Agriculture education scholarship available
January 9, 2025 Graduating seniors from Maine high schools who are National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) members and interested in pursuing a career in farming, agriculture or natural resources are invited to apply for a Ronald P. Guerrette FFA Scholarship through the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). The Guerrette FFA Scholarship Fund provides […]
Read MoreMaineCF welcomes new staff
December 30, 2024 The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) recently welcomed three new staff members. Tom Janenda will serve in the new role of vice president of communications and marketing. Triona O’Connor is the assistant to the president and Siana Emery is the scholarship outreach associate. Janenda is a member of MaineCF’s senior leadership team […]
Read MoreMaineCF awards $222K to 19 Greater Portland organizations
December 12, 2024 The Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Welch Charitable Fund has awarded $222,443 to 19 organizations that serve Greater Portland. The fund supports organizations that assist people in need with preference to nonprofits focused on youth, education, health care, substance abuse recovery and/or arts and culture. 2024 grantees include: Boys and Girls Clubs […]
Read MoreMaineCF welcomes 27 new volunteer advisors
December 16, 2024 MaineCF welcomes 27 new volunteer advisors to its county and regional committees. MaineCF’s county and regional committees comprise community members who live or work in the area and serve as local ambassadors for the foundation, sharing their knowledge and providing on-the-ground, local leadership for the foundation. There are 14 county and […]
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