United Midcoast Charities provides grants to local nonprofits for program and operational needs.
Donor Name: United Midcoast Charities
State: Maine
Counties:
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/31/2023
Size of the Grant: $25,000
Details:
UMC works to empower Midcoast Maine nonprofits through finance and guidance, supporting a network of resources stronger than any single organization. UMC’s primary focus areas are food, housing, health & safety and economic security.
Focus Areas
Food
- Soup kitchens
- Home food services
- After school and summer nutrition programs
Housing
Health and Safety
- Healthcare
- Dental care
- Mental health services
- Domestic violence services
- Sexual assault services
- Addiction recovery, support & education
- Family planning
Economic Security
- Personal finance education
- Reentry and restorative services
- Affordable childcare
- High school completion
- Literacy training
- College completion
- Transportation
Funding Information
The minimum grant awarded is generally $1,000 and the maximum is $25,000.
Criteria
- UMC provides grants to local nonprofits for program and operational needs.
- UMC’s competitive grant process is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and groups in Knox and Waldo counties whose mission fulfills the needs of individuals or families falling within their four focus areas.
Note that UMC does not fund capital projects, endowments, debt, private schools, sponsorship of events, candidates for public office, lobbying, funding to support annual appeals, and conferences/seminars.
For more information, visit United Midcoast Charities.