MainStreet Foundation Quarterly Grant

The MainStreet Foundation Quarterly Grant, initiated by Androscoggin Bank, focuses on supporting at-risk youth in Maine by funding essential programs related to food, security, shelter, and education. Grants of up to $5,000 are awarded quarterly to nonprofits that effectively address the needs of vulnerable children. By emphasizing community involvement and sustainable practices, the Foundation aims to create a supportive environment for youth development, ultimately enhancing their well-being and future prospects.

About MainStreet Foundation
The MainStreet Foundation awards grants for projects that impact the essentials like food, security, shelter and education for at-risk children.
History of Giving
The MainStreet Foundation was started by an investment from Androscoggin Bank in 1997, and issued its first grants in 1998.
The MainStreet Foundation awards grants for projects that impact the essentials, like food, security, shelter and education.
Four times a year, these grants are awarded and vary based on the need in amounts up to $5,000.

Eligibility

The MainStreet Foundation awards grants to nonprofits actively working in our communities to help kids thrive.Include a copy of your organization's 501(c)3 statusQuarterly Grants are specifically geared toward providing the essentials of life for kids.This includes, but is not limited to:After-school and mentoring programs
Coping with homelessness and difficult family dynamics
Promoting mental health and developing effective change and coping mechanisms
Learning life-management skills — learning about earning, saving, budgeting money, and spending money
General welfare of youths’ livesGrants awarded are generally limited to the market areas served by Androscoggin Bank. The Bank has clients all over Maine, with branches and business offices located in Scarborough, Portland, Gray, Brunswick, Lisbon Falls, Turner, Lewiston, Auburn, Jay, and South Paris.In the case of requests from large organizations (e.g. with annual operating budgets in excess of $2 million), the proposal and related budget must clearly differentiate the proposed project from total operating budget, as well as meeting other criteria.We also ask that grant recipients wait at least twelve months, before submitting another request for funding.

Ineligibility

The Foundation grants will very rarely be given to support:General operating expenses or annual operating budget
Training of trainers or teachers
Facilities renovation or improvementsWe do not support multi-year requests or capital campaigns.