Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 United Midcoast Charities Grant Program.
Donor Name: United Midcoast Charities
State: Maine
County: Knox County (ME), Waldo County (ME)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/31/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
UMC works to empower Midcoast Maine nonprofits through finance and guidance, supporting a network of resources stronger than any single organization.
- Food
- 13% of Knox & Waldo county residents are food insecure. Of those 10,400 people, 35% are in households earning too much to qualify for food assistance.
- Housing
- Statistics from the Maine State Housing Authority show that in 2023, 88% of Knox County and 77% of Waldo County residents could not buy the median priced home.
- Health & Safety
- The top 4 health priorities for Knox & Waldo counties include: Mental Health, Social Determinants of Health, Access to Care, and Substance and Alcohol Use
- Economic Security
- 43% of households in Knox & Waldo counties don’t bring home enough annual income to meet the basic needs for survival in this same region—let alone save for stability.
Funding Information
The minimum grant awarded is generally $1,000 and the maximum is $25,000.
Eligibility 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 our four focus areas. Note that UMC does not fund capital campaigns, endowments, debt, lobbying, annual appeals, sponsorship of events, conferences, seminars and does not fund private schools.
For more information, visit UMC.
