Agnes M. Lindsay Trust Grants

Agnes M. Lindsay Trust Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Agnes M. Lindsay Trust
Amount: US $1,000 - US $7,500
Last Updated: January 28, 2026

Summary

The Agnes M. Lindsay Trust Grants provide essential financial support to nonprofit organizations in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont, focusing on Health and Welfare, Dental Health, Camperships, Education, and Homeless Shelters. With a history of over 81 years, the Trust aims to assist those in need, especially in underserved populations. While they are currently not accepting unsolicited requests from colleges and universities, they continue to support initiatives that enhance community welfare and educational opportunities.

Overview

NOTE: The Trust is not accepting any unsolicited requests from community colleges, 4-year colleges or universities at this time. Proposals are reviewed on a monthly basis or more often as necessary. About the Trust For over 81 years, The Agnes M. Lindsay Trust has been providing financial assistance to nonprofit organizations that help those in need. The Trust's focus areas of giving include Health and Welfare, Dental/Oral Health, Recreational/Camperships (camp scholarships), Education and Homeless Shelters, our newest initiative. Our geographic giving areas include the states of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont. Our Priorties Health and Welfare Impacting health and welfare organizations with grants that support capital projects for those with special needs, including the blind, deaf, learning disabled, elderly, youth and family service organizations, homeless shelters, and food banks to name a few. Dental Health Expanding our reach to nonprofits that provide free dental clinics, and dental care to low income , needy populations to include children, families and the elderly through capital grants for dental equipment needs and program support. Campership Enhancing children's lives through camp scholarships that provide a child with an opportunity for a summer camping experience/summer enrichment who would otherwise be unable to attend without this scholarship support. Education Advancing education through scholarship support to community colleges and preselected four-year colleges and universities to needy students from rural areas. Grants are awarded directly to the institutions who select recipients based on the Trust's criteria.  The Trust is not accepting any unsolicited requests from community colleges, 4-year colleges or universities at this time. Homeless Shelters Responding to the needs and demands placed on homeless shelters due to socioeconomic factors that impact individuals due to unemployment, addiction, behavioral disorders and other circumstances. We strive to work together to end homelessness. Capital and operating support grants are available. Food Banks/ Food Pantry Recognizing the escalating need placed on food pantries and food banks due to inflation and the increased costs of food and basic necessities, we are committed to working with organizations to eliminate food insecurity and are dedicated to making a lasting impact by providing support through capital and operating grants.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The non profit organization must hold a 501 (c)(3) designation classifying the agency as an organization that is not a Private Foundation as defined in 509a of the Internal Revenue Code will be accepted.Our grant making activity is restricted to the states of:MaineMassachusettsVermontNew Hampshire

Ineligibility

What is not funded:Grants to individualsPublic entitiesMunicipalitiesLibrariesMuseumsSectarian organizationsCapital grants to private schools Annual appealsSponsorships