Patricia D. Klingenstein Grants

Patricia D. Klingenstein Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation
Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000
Last Updated: January 22, 2026

Summary

The Patricia D. Klingenstein Grants Program, established by the Sadie & Harry Davis Foundation, offers funding between $5,000 and $25,000 to support organizations addressing the health needs of Maine’s children, particularly those from low-income and under-resourced communities. Projects should enhance physical, mental, and social well-being, with a 12-month project period. The program emphasizes support for organizations with annual budgets under $5 million, fostering equity for diverse populations.

Overview

Patricia D. Klingenstein Grants Program About Named in honor of Patricia Klingenstein, who championed the program, the Sadie & Harry Davis Foundation awards grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to organizations that focus on the health needs of Maine’s children (birth to 18 years old), especially those from low-income families and under-resourced communities, or other minoritized populations that may have limited supports and resources. This includes children that come from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds and those families that live in poverty.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The program awards grants from $5,000 – $25,000.Projects/programs must advance the health of Maine children (birth to 18 years-old), which includes their physical, mental, and social health and well-being. Proposals are for a 12-month project period running September 1 – August 31 with a final report due on October 31.Almost all forms of grants will be considered (e.g., general operating support, program grants, capacity building grants, challenge grants, matching grants).

Ineligibility

Organizations that received funding in the past must wait 2 years before reapplying. (If an organization received funding in 2023 or 2024, they must sit out 2 grant cycles and can reapply in 2026 or 2027 respectively.)As a rule, the Foundation would not expect to make capital grants (e.g., funding for building), or grants to individuals.The Foundation will not accept oral health proposals.