Lincoln County

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Background

The Lincoln County Fund was established in 2014. The purpose of the fund is to support nonprofit organizations and projects that serve Lincoln County. This fund is a permanent, grantmaking resource that grows through contributions from individuals, businesses, and foundations. These partners share our commitment to strengthen Maine communities and increase charitable resources for all.

The Southern Midcoast Committee is made up of leaders who live and/or work in Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties. These advisors serve as local ambassadors for the foundation, review proposals, recommend grant awards, and help build philanthropic resources in the region.

The Southern Midcoast Committee awards grants from the Lincoln County Fund and other related funds through the Community Building Grant Program. They make recommendations to fund proposals that meet the grant program criteria and have the greatest potential for positive impact on the quality of life in Lincoln County.

How MaineCF serves Lincoln County

Assets: The foundation holds more than $31 million in assets dedicated to Lincoln County, including donor-advised funds, designated funds to support specific organizations, scholarships, and field-of-interest funds.

Scholarships: The foundation holds four scholarship funds for Lincoln County students.

Agency funds: The foundation manages $10.1 million in charitable long-term funds on behalf of nonprofit organizations throughout Lincoln County.

Why support the Lincoln County Fund?

It's a permanent fund to help strengthen communities
Grants support a broad spectrum of nonprofits, including arts, education, environment, economic development, and human services
Local volunteer advisors award grants
Pooled charitable gifts increase the impact
The fund is invested for growth