The only active Shaker community in the world sits humbly 20 miles north of Portland, home to two practicing Shakers. There, an effort to restore the last Shaker herb house in the country will create opportunities for the outside community to connect with Shaker history and culture. In this episode of “Maine Ties,” Brother Arnold […]

MaineCF offers two funding opportunities for organizations and projects dedicated to helping Maine people access and connect to the outdoors.   MaineCF’s Maine Land Protection grant program provides general support grants to organizations and projects that build strong connections between people in Maine and our land and water through land acquisition, conservation and easements. Grants from […]

A new, inclusive playground will soon be available for children of all abilities in the town of Stockholm and surrounding communities with support from MaineCF. Inclusive playgrounds differ from traditional playgrounds, which can be inaccessible for children with disabilities. The Stockholm Community Playground will have two ramps so children in wheelchairs can access the equipment, […]

Grant funding for organizations and projects that provide community-based transportation, usually through volunteer drivers, is available from MaineCF’s Maine Charity Foundation Fund.   Eligible organizations and projects must provide transportation and/or delivery services to people with limited or no access to transportation.  “Lack of access to transportation, especially in rural areas, can result in missed […]

Nonprofit organizations that support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people and needs in Maine may be eligible for funding through MaineCF’s Equity Fund. The fund helps strengthen LGBTQ+ organizations and supports initiatives that work toward inclusive, diverse, prejudice-free communities for the LGBTQ+ population and all people in Maine.   In 2021, the fund awarded […]