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Maine Community Foundation’s Investing in Leaders of Color Grant Program

The Maine Community Foundation has launched the Investing in Leaders of Color to support nonprofit leaders of color and their organizations.

Donor  Name: Maine Community Foundation

State: Maine

County: All Counties

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 09/15/2022

Grant Size: $6,950

Details:

The program provides one-on-one coaching, a stipend for professional development and operating costs, and networking opportunities.

This program is designed for people of color in leadership positions in nonprofit organizations that serve communities of color and promote racial equity in the state of Maine.

Priorities

Priority will be given to:

Funding Information

Max Award: $6,950

Types of Funding

This program provides:

  • This program provides a capacity-building grant, totaling $6,950 per organization/leader, which consist of the following components:
    • One-on-one coaching ($3,450)
      • Each leader is eligible for up to 23 hours of coaching at a rate of $150/hr. The leader’s organization will be paid for their participation in this program at the same hourly rate as coaches.
    • Professional development ($2,000), including but not limited to:
      • Conferences, workshops, and/or trainings (including travel, accommodations, and meals)
      • Tuition assistance
      • Professional membership fees
    • Operating costs ($1,500), including but not limited to:
      • Technology (e.g., computer, laptop, tablets, smartphones, AV equipment)
      • New software
      • Books, literature, professional journals.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Nonprofit, charitable organizations tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and also classified as an organization described in sections 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2)
  • Municipalities
  • Public schools
  • Public agencies working for the State of Maine
  • Indian tribal governments (or political subdivisions) recognized by the Department of the Interior
  • Groups without any tax status may apply with a fiscal sponsor that is an eligible organization as described above.

For more information, visit Maine Community Foundation.

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