MaineCF’s Statewide Fund Advisors award $206,000 in grants to 22 nonprofits

PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH — The Maine Community Foundation has awarded $206,540 in grants to 22 nonprofit organizations across Maine through its Community Building Grant Program. MaineCF donors made an additional 13 grants totaling $103,874 from donor-advised funds.

2021 grants from MaineCF’s Statewide Committee include: 

Eastern Area Agency on Aging, Brewer, to support Grocery Shopping Program, which delivers groceries to older adults, caregivers, and disabled adults through community partnerships: $10,000;

Elder Abuse Institute of Maine, Brunswick, to expand services to include coaching and support for caregivers who recognize the heightened risk for elder abuse due to COVID-19: $10,000;

Legal Services for the Elderly, Augusta, to help older adults solve legal problems that put their ability to meet their basic human needs at risk: $10,000; and

Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Portland, to increase its capacity to ensure that state and federal laws designed to support individuals through the pandemic are enforced: $10,000.

Grants from MaineCF Donor-Advised Funds include NAMI Maine, Hallowell, for Youth Mental Health First Aid training to provide a foundation for emergency medical service workers treatment of young people: $10,000.

MaineCF’s Statewide Fund is a permanent endowment that supports organizations that apply for multi-county projects. Proposals are submitted through MaineCF’s Community Building Grant Program and are reviewed by a committee of leaders. The next proposal deadline is Feb. 15, 2022. The application, guidelines and a complete list of 2021 grants can be found at www.mainecf.org.

The Statewide Fund is built through donations from the community. If you would like more information about the fund, please contact Director of Strategic Learning Cherie Galyean at cgalyean@mainecf.org or 207-412-2017.

Headquartered in Ellsworth, with additional personnel in Portland, Dover-Foxcroft, Mars Hill and Rockport, the Maine Community Foundation works with donors and other partners to provide strong investments, personalized service, local expertise, and strategic giving to improve the quality of life for all Maine people. To learn more about the foundation, visit www.mainecf.org.