The Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund is now accepting applications from victims and families impacted by the tragic Oct. 25, 2023, shootings in Lewiston. There are three tiers of fund eligibility: heirs of victims killed, injured victims and those present during the shootings who experienced trauma. The applications and instructions are available […]

The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) has awarded 12 nonprofit leaders of color and their organizations a total of $83,450. The foundation’s Investing in Leaders of Color (ILOC) program awarded 10 organizations a total of $69,500. Donors with advised funds at MaineCF made an additional two grants totaling $13,950. ILOC supports nonprofit leaders of color and […]

Late in 2023, MaineCF learned of some very sad news; former board member Art Thompson passed away just before Christmas. In addition to serving on MaineCF’s Board of Directors, Art was a former Aroostook County Committee member, a fundholder, and donor.  He was an active, tremendous force for good in our state and leaves behind […]

The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) has awarded $270,919 to 41 nonprofit arts organizations and programs across the state. The foundation’s Maine Expansion Arts grant program awarded $176,975 to 23 organizations and programs. Donors with advised funds awarded an additional $5,000. Maine Expansion Arts supports organizations and programs that serve communities with limited or no access […]

The Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Equity Fund awarded $106,500 to 12 nonprofit organizations across the state that support people in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community in Maine. The fund strengthens organizations in Maine and supports community-based initiatives. View all 2023 grantees here. The Equity Fund was established in 1996. Originally funded […]