Maine Women's Fund (MWF) Grant

Maine Women's Fund (MWF) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Maine Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $15,000
Last Updated: August 07, 2025

Summary

The Maine Women's Fund (MWF) Grant, administered by the Maine Community Foundation, supports organizations dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls in Maine. With funding of up to $15,000 per year, grants are available for general support of programs that promote financial literacy, health education, leadership development, and policy advocacy. Organizations must be located in Maine and engage women and girls as primary beneficiaries. Applications will be accepted in 2025 and 2027.

Overview

This grant program will accept applications in 2025 and again in 2027. What We Do Founded in 1983, the Maine Community Foundation brings people and resources together to build a better Maine through strategic giving, community leadership, personalized service, local expertise and strong investments. We offer a range of giving options tailored to fit each donor’s financial means and charitable objectives. Our staff provides personalized service, community leadership, and a deep understanding of local issues. Maine Women's Fund (MWF) Grant The Maine Women’s Fund (MWF) grant program makes bold investments that transform the lives of women and girls. Type of Funding Two-year general support grants for flexible funding of any type such as new/expanding/ongoing programs and operational needs including capital expenses. Your organization’s primary work must meet the Maine Women’s Fund criteria listed above. The maximum award amount is $15,000 per year. Multi-year grantees will be selected every two years.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Your organization must: Be located in Maine, defined as your organization has a Maine addressServe women and girls in Maine as the primary recipients, defined as your organization offers two or more programs focused on women and girlsServe women and girls from an underserved geography or populationFocus on one or more of the following four focus areas:financial literacyhealth educationleadership development, orpolicy/advocacyEngage the people served in the design, delivery, evaluation, and/or leadership (board or staff) of the work

Ineligibility

Municipalities, K-12 public/private schools, higher education institutions, and faith-based organizations are not eligible to apply for this grant program