Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Located in Knox and Waldo counties, Maine

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Experiencing emergency/urgent funding needs

Overview

Emergency funding for agencies facing urgent/emergency situations.

Geographic Scope: Knox and Waldo counties, Maine

Eligibility:

  • 501(c)(3) nonprofits and groups
  • Located in Knox and Waldo counties, Maine
  • Experiencing emergency/urgent funding needs

Focus Areas:

  • Food
  • Housing
  • Health & Safety
  • Economic Security

Contact Information:

  • Phone: 207-236-2299
  • Email: admin@unitedmidcoastcharities.org
  • Address: 87 Elm St, Ste 205, Camden, ME 04843

Additional Notes:

  • Separate application process from Annual Competitive Grants
  • For agencies with emergency situations
  • Application form available

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission:

  • Complete Urgent Needs Grants Program Form

  • Form available on website (link referenced but URL not provided in content)

  • Contact UMC for assistance: 207-236-2299 or admin@unitedmidcoastcharities.org
  • Support:

  • Phone: 207-236-2299

  • Email: Rebecca at admin@unitedmidcoastcharities.org
  • What United Midcoast Charities Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    37
    Total given
    $622K
    Median grant
    $15K
    Range
    $6,500–$25K
    • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 16% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • Area Interfaith Outreach

      General operations

      $25K

    • Belfast Soup Kitchen

      General operations

      $25K

    • Midcoast Habitat for Humanity

      General operations

      $25K

    • Knox County Health Clinic

      General operations

      $25K

    • Camden Area District Nursing

      General operations

      $25K

    IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    • Nonprofits
    • Hardship
    • Food
    • Housing
    • Community health

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