The Edward H. Daveis Benevolent Fund grant program supports early childhood and youth engagement programs in Greater Portland.
Donor Name: Maine Community Foundation
State: Maine
City/Town : Selected Cities and Towns
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The directors of the fund recognize the critical roles parents and early childhood education providers play to ensure a child’s readiness to enter school on a path to success and the importance of youth engagement programs that help develop the aspirations and abilities of the youth.
Focus Areas
Focus on one of the following issue areas:
- Young children aged birth to age eight, their families, or teachers
- Engagement for middle or high school students.
Type of Funding
This grant program provides:
- General support grants for flexible funding of any type such as new/expanding/ongoing programs and operational needs including capital expenses. Your organization’s purpose or mission must focus on one of the two issue areas listed in the criteria (early childhood or youth engagement).
- Project grants for new or expanding early childhood or youth engagement projects or programs.
Funding Information
$10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Your organization must:
- Be based in the Greater Portland area (Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Falmouth, Gorham, Portland, Scarborough, South Portland, Westbrook, and Yarmouth).
For more information, visit MCF.
