Maine: Investing in Leaders of Color Grant Program - fundsforNGOs

Investing in Leaders of Color supports nonprofit leaders of color and their organizations.

Donor Name: Maine Community Foundation

State: Maine

County: All Counties

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 09/15/2023

Size of the Grant: $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. Grants will be made to the organizations.

Areas of Interest

Civil Rights/Social Action/Advocacy
Community Improvement/Capacity Building

Types of Funding

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.

Funding Information

The grant amount available for Investing Leaders of Color grant program is $6,950.

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.
To receive a grant:
- Applicant organizations must serve primarily communities of color
- Applicant organizations must promote racial equity
- Leaders must be a person of color in a leadership role at an applicant organization in the state of Maine
- Leaders must be available for one-on-one coaching and professional development within a one-year time frame.