MaineCF launches two new grant programs

July 17, 2025

The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) has launched two new grant programs: Land for Communities and the Maine Women’s Fund.

Land for Communities

The Land for Communities (L4C) grant program supports community land projects that increase relationships to land for underserved geographies and populations in Maine. L4C offers support for land acquisition and land-based projects and will accept grant proposals twice per year. Grant application deadlines are March 16 and Sept. 15.

There will be an informational webinar on Wednesday, July 23, from noon-1 p.m. Register to attend here. The webinar recording will be available shortly after.

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Maine Women’s Fund

The Maine Women’s Fund (MWF) grant program makes bold investments that transform the lives of women and girls. MWF offers two-year general support grants. Multi-year grants of $15,000 will be awarded in 2025 and again in 2027. The grant application deadline is Sept. 15.

There will be an informational webinar on Tuesday, July 22, from noon-1 p.m. Register to attend here. The webinar recording will be available shortly after.

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