Grant and Funding Sources
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General Grant Sources
Recent Additions and Deadlines
Grant Descriptions
We the People “A More Perfect Union” Bookshelf
The We the People Bookshelf, a collection of classic books for young readers, is a project of the National Endowment for the Humanities’ (NEH) We the People program, conducted in cooperation with the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office.
Each year, NEH identifies a theme important to the nation's heritage and selects books that embody that theme to build the We the People Bookshelf. The theme for the 2009-2010 Bookshelf is "A More Perfect Union".
A total of 4,000 public and school (K-12) libraries will be selected to receive the "A More Perfect Union" Bookshelf. Awards will be announced in April 2010.
The “A More Perfect Union” Bookshelf grants are part of the NEH's We the People initiative, which aims to encourage and strengthen the teaching, study, and understanding of American history and culture through libraries, schools, colleges, universities, and cultural institutions. Since 2003, NEH and ALA have awarded We the People Bookshelves to 13,000 public and school libraries. NEH plans to issue a We the People Bookshelf each year on themes related to American ideas and ideals
Guidelines, complete description, eligibility, how to apply, and contact information
Foundations
Kresge Foundation: Capital Challenge Grant Program
The mission of the Kresge Foundation is to strengthen nonprofit organizations throughout the United States that advance the well-being of humanity. The Foundation’s six major areas of interest are health, environment, arts and culture, education, human services, and community development.
Through the Capital Challenge Grant Program, the Foundation supports organizations’ immediate capital needs, such as building construction or renovation, the purchase of real estate, and the purchase of major equipment. Grants are awarded on a challenge basis, usually one-third to one-fifth of the amount an organization has to raise to complete its campaign goal.
The Foundation accepts online letters of intent for this program throughout the year. Visit Kresge Foundation: Capital Challenge Grant Program to review the Capital Challenge Grant Program guidelines. Applications are accepted throughout the year.
Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust
The foundation's interests include historic preservation, historical societies, arts and cultural programs, vocational education, education and the environment. Initial approach should be made through a letter to:
Michael J. Quinlan
The Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust
c/o Jensen, Baird, Gardner and Henry
10 Free Street
Portland, ME 04112
207-775-7271
The Aldermere Foundation c/o Trust Co. of Maine
The Aldermere Foundation c/o Trust Co. of Maine
145 Exchange Street,
Bangor 04401
Contact: Dee Condon Fax: (207) 941-2498
Independent Foundation was established in Maine in 1977.
- Purpose and activities: Giving primarily for the arts, education,
and religious organizations.
- Fields of interest: Animals/wildlife, preservation/protection; Arts,
Arts Education; Christian agencies and churches; Libraries (Public);
Museums (art)
- Geographic focus: Maine
- Deadlines: None
Bangor Savings Bank Foundation
Foundation was created in 1997 to improve community life in Maine.
"Grant applications may be submitted for amounts from $2,000 to
$50,000 annually. Applications are reviewed quarterly and must be received
by April 1st, July 1st, October 1st, or January 1st for consideration.
Eligible organizations may submit only one application per calendar year.
Decisions and funding are generally announced within 30 days of each
quarterly funding cycle application deadline". Visit Bangor
Savings Bank Foundation's web site for information on eligibility.
Program Officer
The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation
99 Franklin Street
P.O. Box 930
Bangor, Maine 04402-0930
Beaumont Foundation of America
Beaumont Foundation of America
P.O. Box 1855
Beaumont, TX 77701
1-866-546-2667 (toll-free)
409-813-1816
Beaumont
Foundation
This foundation grants Toshiba branded equipment in three different
programs, one being "Community Grants (for 501(c)3 organizations)
of technology equipment to community-based organizations. Maine communities
will be in the next round- 2004. Please visit the web site for complete
information on eligibility requirements, for the other two programs,
and the opening date for the new round of grants.
The Libra Foundation
Elizabeth C. Flaherty
Administrative Assistant
Three Canal Plaza
P.O. Box 17516
Portland, ME 04112
(207) 879-6280
http://www.librafoundation.org/
- The Libra Foundation is a private operating foundation established
by Elizabeth B. Noyce which became active in June, 1989.
- This foundation is authorized by the Internal Revenue Service to
make grants and contributions to charitable organizations other than
political organizations.
- Applicants must be tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) of the IRS code and "not
a private foundation" under section 509(a) of the code
- Please direct inquiries, requests for application forms, letters
and grant requests to contact information above.
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy - The Maine Family
Literacy Initiative
Becky Dyer
Maine Department of Education
State House Station 23
Augusta, ME 04333
email: becky.dyer@maine.gov
Telephone 207-624-6755
http://www.barbarabushfoundation.com/sli.html
- Purpose: Expand small family literacy programs throughout Maine.
Maine Philanthropy Center
USM Library
P.O. Box 9301
Portland, Maine 041-04-9301
http://www.mainephilanthropy.org/
Telephone 207-780-5039
- The Maine Philanthropy Center is a nonprofit organization established
in 1995 by a group of foundations to promote effective philanthropy
in Maine.
- Check the
web site for helpful events and support for fundraising.
- About The
Maine Philanthropy Center
The following serve as affiliates to the Maine Philanthropy Center and
can access the Foundation Center's CD-ROM for research on private and
public foundation in Maine (and across the nation).
- Bangor Public Library
- Camden Public Library
- UM Merrill Library in Machias
- Cary Library in Houlton
The Davis Foundation
Attn: Nancy M. Wilson, Executive Director
4 Fundy Road
Falmouth, Maine 04105
Telephone: 207-781-5504
- Applicants must be tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) of the IRS code and "not
a private foundation" under section 509(a) of the code.
- Strong preference is given to organizations located in Southern Maine,
but those in other parts of Maine and New England may be considered.
Maine Community Foundation
225 Main Street
Ellsworth, Maine 04605
Telephone 207-667-9735
OR
Portland: One Monument Square, Suite 200
Portland, ME 04112
Telephone 207-761-2440
Telephone toll free 1-877-700-6800
e-mail: info@mainecf.org
www.mainecf.org
Rose and Samuel Rudman Library Trust
Managed by Maine Community Foundation, awards granted every year
to public libraries in Maine communities with population under 10,000
people.
Eligible libraries are located in Waldo, Knox, Hancock, Washington,
Aroostook, Penobscot and Piscataquis counties.
The Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation
49 Florida Ave.
Bangor, Maine 04401
Telephone: 1-207-990-2910
Fax: 207-990-2975
Email: info@stkfoundation.org
http://www.stkfoundation.org/Home/
- The Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation is a private non-profit organization
that "promotes strengthening and supporting communities and draws
upon the values and spirituality of the founders."
Company Communities Funded
FedEx Global Community Relations Program--The mission of the FedEx Global Community Relations Program is to support the communities the company serves through financial contributions, in-kind shipping services and volunteer services of employees. The company's core giving areas include: Emergency and Disaster Relief; Pedestrian and Child Safety; and Education, with emphasis on technology, global economics, cultural diversity and programs that enhance learning. FedEx also provides support for Health and Human Services, primarily through the United Way and March of Dimes, with limited support for youth development organizations and others that meet basic human needs.
FedEx
is especially interested in supporting organizations that request 5% or less of the total project budget. The company also weighs the involvement of employees in groups that seek financial support. Applications may be submitted at any time.
Technology for Community Grant Initiative--This grant initiative provides technology tools to nonprofit organizations to enhance their effectiveness and to support the innovative use of mobile technology.
