Westbrook Foundation Grants

The Westbrook Foundation Grants support local nonprofit organizations, government entities, and community groups in Westbrook. The foundation aims to address various community needs, including medical, educational, and social welfare. Eligible applicants may receive funding for projects that enhance community well-being. Special emphasis is placed on collaborations and innovative projects that can sustain themselves. Grants are not available for individuals or for-profit businesses, and applicants must adhere to non-discrimination policies.

The mission of the Westbrook Foundation is to help meet the medical, educational, social welfare, cultural, recreational, and civic needs of the citizens of the town of Westbrook. To support its mission, the Foundation offers grants to assist eligible organizations that provide programs and services to fulfill these needs. The goal of the grant program is to bring the greatest possible benefit to the residents of Westbrook.

Eligibility

Local nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations recognized by the IRS.Units of local government such as the public library, youth services bureau, parks and recreation department, and social services entities.Westbrook community, civic, and service organizations.Westbrook churches and faith-based organizationsEntities that partner with a nonprofit or a local government fiscal agent.Eligible expenses:Project expenses (such as fees, materials and supplies, equipment, transportation).Payments to contracted artistic, technical, or administrative professionals.Production costs.Construction/installation costs.

Ineligibility

Applicants may not discriminate against any person or group of persons on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state and/or local laws.Ineligible applicants:Individuals.For-profit entities and businesses.Nonprofit organizations that discriminate in their membership and services.Ineligible expenses:Ongoing recurring expenses of an organization
Events or activities for the sole purpose of fundraising
Expenses relating to political activities to influence legislation or the outcome of elections
Expenses already incurred (or reimbursements for items purchased prior to grant request)