25K for Kids Grant

The 25K for Kids Grant, offered by the Androscoggin Bank MainStreet Foundation, supports local non-profits in Maine that help at-risk youth access essential services such as food, shelter, and security. This annual grant of $25,000 is awarded to one organization after a competitive selection process involving presentations from finalists. The Foundation emphasizes direct service proposals that foster leadership, literacy, and mental health support, ensuring a positive impact on the community's vulnerable populations.

About MainStreet Foundation
The MainStreet Foundation awards grants for projects that impact the essentials, like food, security, shelter and education.
History of Giving
The MainStreet Foundation was started by an investment from Androscoggin Bank in 1997, and issued its first grants in 1998.
Once a year we collect applications for the $25K for Kids grant. After applications are submitted, the Board meets and selects three finalists to make a presentation. From the finalists, one organization receives the special $25,000 award.

Eligibility

The MainStreet Foundation donates $25,000 to one local non-profit that benefits at-risk youth in Maine by focus on providing life essentials: food, shelter, and security.Include a copy of your organization's 501(c)3 statusThe Foundation seeks proposals that provide direct service to at-risk youth including, but not limited to:After school and mentoring programs
Coping with homelessness and difficult family dynamics
Promoting mental health and developing effective change and coping mechanisms
Learning life-management skillsGrants awarded are generally limited to the market areas served by Androscoggin Bank. The Bank has clients all over Maine, with branches and business offices located in Scarborough, Portland, Gray, Brunswick, Lisbon Falls, Turner, Lewiston, Auburn, Jay, and South Paris.We also ask that grant recipients wait at least twelve months, before submitting another request for funding.

Ineligibility

The Foundations grants will not be given to support:General operating expenses or annual operating budget
Facilities renovation or improvement
We do not support multi-year requests or capital campaigns.We also ask that grant recipients do not apply for additional funding for at least 12 months or one calendar year, whichever is longer, from the conclusion of any previously funded projects before submitting another request.