How much funding does Annual Competitive Grants - General Operating Support provide?

Annual Competitive Grants - General Operating Support provides $1,000 - $25,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Annual Competitive Grants - General Operating Support?

The deadline is March 31, 2027.

Annual Competitive Grants - General Operating Support

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Unrestricted Grants for Nonprofits Food Grants for Nonprofits Housing Grants for Nonprofits

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Funding Amount

$1,000 - $25,000

Deadline

March 31, 2027

357 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

General Operating Support

Overview: Funding that can be used in any way the organization needs, allowing grantees to nimbly meet challenges throughout the year and apply funding as needed to accomplish their mission.

Geographic Scope: Knox and Waldo counties, Maine

Focus Areas:

Food

Housing

Health & Safety

Economic Security

Eligibility:

501(c)(3) nonprofits and groups

Located in Knox and Waldo counties, Maine

Mission must fulfill needs of individuals or families falling within one or more of the four focus areas

Funding Range:

Minimum: $1,000

Maximum: $25,000

Average award (2024): $15,000

Varies based on proposal, focus area, and available philanthropic budget

What UMC Does NOT Fund:

Capital campaigns

Endowments

Debt

Lobbying

Annual appeals

Event sponsorships

Conferences

Seminars

Private schools

Review Process:

Applications reviewed by UMC's Grants Committee

Committee performs initial review and makes recommendations

UMC Board of Directors discusses and votes on final recommendations

Notification Timeline:

Usually notified on or around beginning of September

Contact Information:

Phone: 207-236-2299

Email: admin@unitedmidcoastcharities.org

Address: 87 Elm St, Ste 205, Camden, ME 04843

Additional Notes:

Competitive grant process

Total requests exceed available grant funds

Constructive feedback provided when possible

Final grant reports due June 30 for previous year funding recipients

How to Apply

Application Process

Timeline:
1. March 1: Grant application period opens
2. March 14: Q&A with Grant Committee Members (9-10:30 a.m. at 87 Elm St)
3. March 31: Application period closes at 5 p.m. EST
4. April 10 - July 31: Board reviews, site visits, and selected agency presentations
5. August 18: UMC Board votes on final award recommendations
6. September: Results letters sent

Application Requirements:

Must be completed through online portal only

Paper applications and proposals are NOT accepted

All required attachments must be submitted

Completed application must be received by 5 p.m. EST on March 31

Required Materials:

Sample application available for review (download to see questions)

Word version available upon request from Rebecca at admin@unitedmidcoastcharities.org

Information must be copy-pasted into online application template

Useful Resources:

Sample application download

Presentation slides from Goals & Objectives Workshop (call for more info)