Funding Amount

$10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Kennebec Savings Bank Catalyst Grant

Funder: Kennebec Savings Bank

Award Amount: $10,000 per recipient

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
  • Contact:
    Amanda Cooley, Community Engagement Director
    ACooley@KennebecSavings.Bank
    207-622-5801 or cell 207-861-1558

    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

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitschild-careyouth-servicesmental-healthtransportationhardshipdomestic-violence

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