Total grant dollars requested last cycle: $308,719
Total grant dollars awarded last cycle: $74,464
Percentage of proposals that received full funding: 6%
Percentage of proposals that received partial funding: 35%
Maximum grant size: $5,000
Average grant size last cycle: $2,758
Application deadline: November 15
Background
The Edward H. Daveis Benevolent Fund was established by the will of his daughter, Mabel Stewart Daveis, in 1943 to honor her father and to benefit nonprofit organizations serving the greater Portland area. Mr. Daveis was a member of a prominent Portland family with roots in the community dating back to 1785. After distinguished careers in banking and law, Mr. Daveis became president of the Portland Gas Light Company, one of the first 25 gas utility companies in the United States. He was also involved with the Portland Locomotive Company, a subdivision of the Portland Company. Mabel Stewart Daveis and her sister Mary Gilman Daveis were generous benefactors who supported many local civic organizations.
Priorities
Grants will be awarded for projects that benefit the communities of the greater Portland area. Collaboration among nonprofits is encouraged, and a letter of support from each partner should be included with the application.
Eligibility Requirements
All applicants must meet the Maine Community Foundation’s general grant eligibility requirements. In addition, please note that:
- Grants cannot pay for program expenses that have already been incurred.
- Grants will not be made to annual funds or endowments.
Note: Eligible organizations that have received grants from other Maine Community Foundation funds in the last 12 months are still eligible to apply to the Edward H. Daveis Benevolent Fund.
How to Apply
Apply online using the link above. If you cannot fill out the application online, please contact the community foundation for assistance or an alternate method of applying. Online applications must be completed by November 15 at 11:59 p.m.
Project Progress Report
All grant recipients will be required to submit a Project Progress Report (PDF | RTF | Word Document) approximately 10 months after receiving payment of the grant. Organizations that fail to file a progress report will not be eligible for future funding from Maine Community Foundation competitive grant programs for one year or until the missing report is filed.
Contact
If you have questions or would like to discuss an idea before submitting a proposal, please contact Pam Cleghorn via e-mail or by phone at (877) 700-6800, ext. 2205.