Narragansett Foundation Grant

The Narragansett Foundation Grant aims to support charitable, educational, and scientific endeavors, focusing on public charities in Buxton, Maine. It funds start-up expenses, new projects, and general operating support. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and government entities using funds for public purposes. The foundation prioritizes local needs but may extend support throughout Maine and beyond as necessary.

As stated in its Articles of Incorporation and By-laws, the Foundation was organized and will be operated exclusively to further "religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes," to "foster national or international amateur sports competition" and "for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals."
The Foundation Provides Funds For:

• Start-up expenses,New or special projects,
• Projects,General operating support.
• Grantmaking Priority Areas

Although the Foundation accepts grant applications from any qualified organization, it is expected that over the next three to five years, the Foundation will make the majority of grants to public charities in the Town of Buxton, Maine and the surrounding areas including schools, fire departments, police departments, libraries, parks, recreational facilities, churches, religious groups, shelters for children, the homeless and abused persons, museums and shelters for animals. Once the immediate needs of this geographic area in southern Maine are addressed, it is likely that future grants will be made to charities throughout Maine and in other states.

Eligibility

Who may apply: Nonprofit organizations that have received a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service recognizing tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.Any state, possession of the United States, or political subdivision (a public school, town, city or government agency) if the proposed grant is to be used exclusively for public purposes.

Ineligibility

Organizations that fail to comply with post-grant reporting, audit, or inspection requirements of the Foundation will not be considered for future grants.The Foundation Does Not Provide Funds For:

• Individuals
• Campaigns to elect candidates to public office
• Lobbying or propaganda campaigns
• Programs or projects that discriminate