How much funding does Frank M. Coffin Family Law Public Interest Fellowship provide?

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Frank M. Coffin Family Law Public Interest Fellowship

Q: How often is Frank M. Coffin Family Law Public Interest Fellowship offered?

Frank M. Coffin Family Law Public Interest Fellowship runs on an annual cycle.

Maine Justice Foundation

Foundation Annual Human & Social Service Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: Maine, specifically Portland area

Focus Areas: Family law matters; legal representation in family law cases

Named after Frank M. Coffin, Senior Judge on the First Circuit Court of Appeals, this fellowship provides legal representation in family law matters to clients who have qualified for pro bono assistance through the Volunteer Lawyers Project.

Host Organization: Pine Tree Legal Assistance (Portland, Maine offices)

Eligibility: Attorneys interested in public interest law

Compensation: Stipends are competitive with public interest law salaries; loan repayment assistance program available for qualifying candidates

Contact Information:

Diana C. Scully, Executive Director
Maine Justice Foundation
40 Water Street, Hallowell, ME 04347
Email: info@justicemaine.org
Phone: 207-622-3477

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Requirements:

Letter of interest
Resume
References
Brief legal writing sample

Submission Instructions:
Submit materials to:

Diana C. Scully, Executive Director
Maine Justice Foundation
40 Water Street, Hallowell, ME 04347
Email: info@justicemaine.org
Phone: 207-622-3477

Historical Deadline Note: As of April 2017, the deadline was October 13, 2017. Current deadline unknown.

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What Maine Justice Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 18
Total given: $3.81M
Median grant: $10K
Range: $6,823–$1.21M

By dollars: Maine 100%. Top recipient cities: Portland, ME; Augusta, ME; Lewiston, ME.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
20% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.