The Elsie & William Viles Foundation is accepting applications for its Grant Program to supporting charitable organizations with preference given to organizations in Maine; primarily in the Capital Region.
Donor Name: Elsie & William Viles Foundation
State: Maine
City: Augusta
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/01/2022
Size of the Grant: $25,000
Details:
The purposes of the Foundation are: For such charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes as are permitted to organizations exempt from federal income tax and described in section 501(c)(3) of the code, including without limitation, projects and organizations that:
- Preserve open spaces and conservation of forest lands.
- Care for and protect animals.
- Support children and education.
- Promote and preserve Maine History and culture.
Funding Information
- Greater than $5,000 and less than $25,000
To apply for a grant, greater than $5,000 and less than $25,000, applicants must submit a cover letter signed by either the organization’s Executive Director, President, CEO or Board President. Proposals must include the following information:
- Project Proposal Narrative (two pages maximum)
- Project or purpose for which grant funding is sought.
- How the proposed project complements the mission and activities of organization.
- Goals (quantitative and qualitative) to be achieved by project.
- Specific timetable of activities for attaining stated goals.
- Project Budget
- Itemized project expenses.
- Indicate which project expenses will be covered by the Foundation.
- Required Attachments
- Current operating budget.
- List of board of directors, officers or trustees and their affiliations.
- IRS 501 (c)(3) Determination letter.
To apply for funding, print and complete the Grant Application form and mail 3 copies of application, narrative pages, budget information and required attachments.
For more information, visit Elsie & William Viles Foundation.
