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 […]

MaineCF is seeking volunteers to help review grant proposals to the Maine Land Protection grant program. MaineCF is looking for community members who can bring their unique perspectives to help inform our grantmaking. We are particularly interested in hearing from younger people, people who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC) and […]

MaineCF’s Community Building Grant Program continued to grow in 2022 with the largest grantmaking cycle in its history. Our county and regional committees distributed approximately $1.6 million to 192 nonprofit organizations. An additional 64 grants totaling $431,727 came from donors with donor-advised funds.  For the first time, we are keeping current Community Building grant applications […]