Fulfilling - Maine Community Foundation

G r a n t m a k i n g
p r i o r i t i e s
T h e M a in e C o m m u n i t y Fo u n d a t io n is a p o o l o f m o r e t h a n 6 00 i n d iv i d u a l f u n ds . S o m e
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f u n d s a re r e s t ri c te d b y t h e i r d o n or s to s p e c if i c ag e n c i es , g e og ra p h i c a l a r ea s or p u rpo se s,
w h il e o t h e r s a r e u n r e s t ri c te d. To g e t h e r, t h e s e f u n d s r e f l e c t t h e d i v e r s e c h a r i t a b l e
i nt e res t s of M a in e c i ti ze n s. T h ey e n a bl e t h e Fo u n d a t i on t o r e s po n d t o a w id e va ri e t y of
o rg a n i z a ti o ns a n d p rog ra m s.
T h e C o m m u n i t y B u i l d i n g Grant Program
Criteria
The Community Building Grant Program,the
Foundation’s largest competitive grant-making
program,seeks project proposals that recognize
and build on a community’s strengths and
assets. To be considered, projects must meet
each of the following three criteria:
1. Use existing community resources to
strengthen community life
2. Strengthen communities’ and organizations’
ability to meet future challenges
3. Be sustainable or have a lasting impact after
grant funding is complete
Priorities
Projects must also meet at least one of the
following priorities:
1. Build collaborative relationships and
partnerships to plan,advance and evaluate
the project
2. Include the people who will benefit from
the project in its planning, implementation
and evaluation
3. Develop and strengthen local leadership
The Maine Community Foundation
encourages projects that are innovative
and assume a significant degree of risk
in attaining far-reaching goals.
For guidelines on how to apply for a grant,
visit our website at www.mainecf.org or
call 1-877-700-6800.