Strategic Investment Grants
Funding Amount
$2.3 million over three years
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Strategic Investment Grants
Overview: Heart of Maine United Way's Strategic Investment Grants serve as the primary vehicle for funding programs that align with community goals across a 6-county region. These grants are distributed every three years and provide largely unrestricted, multi-year funding to allow nonprofit partners flexibility to respond to local needs and invest in long-term impact.
Geographic Scope: Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Waldo, and Washington counties in Maine
Funding: Over $2.3 million awarded over three years to 35 high-impact programs and 1 regional coalition
Focus Areas:
Award Structure: Largely unrestricted, three-year funding
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations operating in the six-county service area
Review Process: Reviewed and scored by more than 70 trained community volunteers; final recommendations approved by HoMEUW Board of Directors
Additional Support: HoMEUW invests in nonprofit sector capacity including training opportunities, peer learning networks, community convenings, and shared tools for both funded and unfunded organizations
Contact: Heart of Maine United Way
How to Apply
Application Process
Application Rounds:
Selection: Applications reviewed by trained community volunteers who score and deliberate over proposals
Next Cycle: Not specified in provided materials (historically every three years)
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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