Funding Amount

$10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Geography

  • Located in Kennebec Savings Bank service area

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Serving vulnerable populations

Overview

Geographic Scope: Kennebec Savings Bank service area (Augusta, Farmingdale, Freeport, Waterville, Winthrop, Maine)

Purpose: Awards funds to nonprofits to help them launch new, innovative projects that enhance their ability to serve the community. In 2020, due to COVID-19 pandemic impact, the program awarded relief funds to nonprofits demonstrating specific need.

Focus Areas:

  • Early care and education
  • Youth services
  • Mental health and behavioral health
  • Transportation services for elderly and disabled
  • Emergency assistance (food, fuel, utilities)
  • Domestic violence services

Eligibility:

  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
  • Located in Kennebec Savings Bank service area
  • Serving vulnerable populations

Program History:

  • Since inception in 2016, has awarded $240,000 toward 16 organizations
  • Recipients chosen through competitive application process by internal selection committee

How to Apply

Application Process

  • Competitive application process
  • Selection by internal Kennebec Savings Bank selection committee comprised of employees from different areas of the Bank
  • Specific application materials and deadlines not detailed in available content

What Educare Central Maine actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
1
Total given
$346K
Median grant
$346K
  • By dollars: Maine 100%. Top recipient cities: Waterville, ME.

Example grants

  • Kennebec Valley Community Action Program · Waterville, ME

    General programming and support services

    $346K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Child care
  • Youth services
  • Mental health
  • Transportation
  • Hardship
  • Domestic violence

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