Transformative Impact Grants are designed to support strategic, collaborative approaches to creating change for youth ages 0-18 in one or more counties included in the service area (Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Waldo, and Washington counties).
Donor Name: Heart of Maine United Way
State: Maine
County: Hancock County (ME), Penobscot County (ME), Piscataquis County (ME), Somerset County (ME), Waldo County (ME), Washington County (ME)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/08/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
Proposals must support positive development and outcomes for youth ages 0-18, ensuring the next generation can thrive as they recognize the increasing challenges faced by youth. Coalitions may choose to focus on mental health, mentoring, family support, education, or other community needs as identified.
Funding Information
$85,000 annually.
Grant Period
3 years.
Eligibility Criteria
- Not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, educational institution, or municipality providing health and human service program in Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Waldo, or Washington counties.
- Active board of directors (or other legally defined governing body) that meets with a quorum at least quarterly
- Stated mission and bylaws.
- Files Form 990 with the Internal Revenue Service annually, if required
- Submission of appropriate financial materials
- Gross receipts of $1,000,000 or more = Annual Audit
- Gross receipts of $50,001-$999,999 = Independent Review of Financial Statements from an external accountant OR Audit
- Gross receipts of less than $50,000 = Compilation OR Independent Review OR Audit.
For more information, visit Heart of Maine United Way.
