Welcome to the Maine Community Foundation’s Online Grant Application System. By using the "Go to the Maine Community Foundation Online Grant Application" link you see to the right, you can begin an application or access an application in progress.
If you're just starting your application, you will need to gather the following items:
- A brief description of your organization, including its mission and start date
- A brief description of your project
- Financial information about your organization including the start and end date of your last fiscal year, your annual operating budget, total revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities.
- A detailed project budget, including a list of expenses and other sources of funding
- List of key project personnel including a brief description of their roles and qualifications
- List of your organization’s board of directors or advisory committee, including their occupation and city/town of residence
- If your organization is not a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, contact information for your fiscal sponsor (for more information, read the fiscal sponsorship overview and fiscal sponsorship FAQ).
If your organization does not have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, you will also need to provide one of the following:
- If your organization has a fiscal sponsor: signed fiscal sponsorship agreement form
- If your organization is a public school or school district: letter from principal or superintendent agreeing to accept community foundation grant funds for your project
- If your organization is a municipal library: letter from the Town or City Manager confirming your library’s municipal status. Libraries with separate 501(c)(3) status do not need to provide this information.
- If your organization is a town/city or government/municipal agency: include a letter from the head of agency agreeing to accept Maine Community Foundation grant funds
Other documentation you might need:
- If your project proposes work with a school: a letter of agreement from a school representative
- If your project is a collaboration with an organization/organizations other than a school: letters of agreement from participating organizations that explain their level of involvement
It should take about 45 minutes to complete the application. If you wish to prepare in advance, you may use the downloadable narrative questions and organization budget form.