KSB Grants & Sponsorships Program

KSB Grants & Sponsorships Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation
Last Updated: May 19, 2025

Summary

The KSB Grants & Sponsorships Program supports nonprofit organizations, public schools, and municipalities that benefit communities in southern York County, Maine, and Strafford & Rockingham Counties in New Hampshire. The program emphasizes funding for health, economic advancement, arts and culture, education, and environmental initiatives. It aims to address community needs, especially heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic, by fostering partnerships and promoting wellness and innovation across diverse sectors.

Overview

How we decide who receives funds To decide where funds should go, we consider the organization’s relevance to our Community Promise goals, how the service it offers impacts our community, other support the group receives in the private and public sector, and the community’s general need. As many typical fundraising avenues disappeared during the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been especially proactive in reaching out to partners as vital societal needs have only increased across communities. We receive so many requests, and every category offers invaluable services and activities. Here’s a quick sample of the kinds of organizations that receive assistance. Five categories of organizations Our dedicated Social Responsibility team considers requests from five categories of organizations. We award grants and sponsorships on a rolling, year-round basis in support of the following causes: Health and Wellness Community organizations and programs that promote mind, body, and financial wellness align very strongly with our corporate and community values. We sponsor races, sports teams, and other wellness programs and initiatives. Examples of groups who have received support from us include: Hospitals and Community Health Centers Nutrition Programs United Ways Community Action Agencies Community & Economic Advancement Community spaces that create access to resources for community members of all walks of life get our attention. We want to empower everyone in the community who has ideas that can help make it better. Examples of groups who have received support from us include: Libraries Chambers of Commerce Affordable Housing Public Transportation Arts & Culture A vibrant art scene in our communities drives tourism and commerce and serves a higher purpose – fostering understanding, creating empathy, and moving a community forward. We want to support the arts whenever we can. Examples of groups who have received support from us include: Visual and performing arts programs Museums Historical Societies Theaters Education & Innovation Investments in education and youth programs create the future of the community. As parents ourselves, we support youth programs that address food insecurity, technology, wellness, and trauma prevention to help children succeed beyond their dreams. Examples of groups who have received support from us include: Education Foundations Literacy Programs Leadership Development Social Entrepreneurship Environment & Animal Welfare We all deserve a healthy environment to live in and enjoy, our furry friends included. We work with land trusts, animal shelters, animal agencies and more to make that happen. Examples of groups who have received support from us include: Land Trusts Marine Resource Conservation Animal Welfare and Rescue

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Your organization must be a registered tax exempt nonprofit, public school, or municipality. The impact of the donation must benefit the communities where Kennebunk Savings is located within southern York County, Maine and in Strafford & Rockingham Counties in New Hampshire.

Ineligibility

The Community Promise program does not consider applications for:Operating Costs Political Organizations Events taking place outside of southern York County Maine Scholarships  Individual or Family fundraisersReligious Organizations (for the furtherance of a religious mission) Events taking place outside of Rockingham & Strafford Counties in New Hampshire Trips outside of the Kennebunk Savings operating area