Funding Amount

Up to $5,000 per grant

Deadline

April 30, 2026

22 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

The Very Basics Fund

Program Type: Grant program for under-resourced non-profit organizations serving populations in need

Geographic Scope: Greater Franklin County, Livermore, and Livermore Falls, Maine

Purpose: Support non-profit organizations serving populations in need who are under-resourced to meet growing service demands

Eligible Applicants:

  • Non-profit organizations (501(c)3 organizations)

  • Other charitable organizations able to receive tax-deductible contributions

  • Schools

  • Faith-based organizations

  • Other public entities

  • 501(c)4, 501(c)5, and 501(c)6 organizations
  • Award Limitations:

  • Maximum request: $5,000 per grant

  • Applications due April 30 and October 31 each year
  • Application Materials:

  • Very Basics Fund Policy

  • Very Basics Fund Recipients list

  • Very Basics Fund Application form

  • Very Basics Fund Six-Month Report Form (required after receiving funds)
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Complete the Very Basics Fund Application form
    2. Submit by the deadline
    3. Recipient organizations must submit a Six-Month Report Form

    Application Deadlines:

  • April 30 (for spring/early summer funding consideration)

  • October 31 (for fall/winter funding consideration)
  • Maximum Request: $5,000 per application

    Required Follow-up: Six-Month Report Form must be submitted by funded organizations

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitscapacity-building

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