Cumberland County Fund Grants

Cumberland County Fund Grants is sponsored by Cumberland County Fund. Provides grants to nonprofits in Cumberland County for projects that enhance community life, including transportation services for underserved populations.

Cumberland County - Maine Community Foundation Portland Head Light by Peter Miller/ Flickr The Cumberland County Fund was established in 2005. The purpose of the fund is to support nonprofit organizations and projects that serve Cumberland County. This fund is a permanent, grantmaking resource that grows through contributions from individuals, businesses, and foundations.

These partners share our commitment to strengthen Maine communities and increase charitable resources for all. The Cumberland County Committee is made up of leaders who live and/or work in Cumberland County. These advisors serve as local ambassadors for the foundation, review proposals, recommend grant awards, and help build philanthropic resources in the region.

The Cumberland County Committee awards grants from the Cumberland County Fund and other related funds through the Community Building Grant Program . They make recommendations to fund proposals that meet the grant program criteria and have the greatest potential for positive impact on the quality of life in Cumberland County. How MaineCF serves Cumberland County Assets: The foundation holds more than $85.

7 million in assets dedicated to Cumberland County, including donor-advised funds, designated funds to support specific organizations, scholarships, and field-of-interest funds. Scholarships: The foundation holds scholarship funds for Cumberland County students. Agency funds: The foundation manages $28.

5 million in charitable long-term funds on behalf of nonprofit organizations throughout Cumberland County. Why support the Cumberland County Fund?

It's a permanent fund to help strengthen communities Grants support a broad spectrum of nonprofits, including arts, education, environment, economic development, and human services Local volunteer advisors award grants Pooled charitable gifts increase the impact The fund is invested for growth Partner with us and give a gift today! Join the other Friends of Maine who have included the Cumberland County Fund in their will.

To learn more about the fund, contact Community Partner Katie Howard . Cumberland County Grantmaking Committee Louisa Donelson, Portland Andrea Weisman Summers, Portland Community Building Grant Program Funding Types: General versus Project Support Katie Howard , a MaineCF community partner, explains the differences between general and project support funding and provides helpful grant application tips.

For MaineCF Donors & Fundholders For MaineCF Applicants, Reviewers, and Grantees To access an application, a proposal, or a grant report. For MaineCF Staff Members Staff access to MaineCF materials. County & Regional Program For MaineCF County and Regional Committees Advisor access to committee information.

Online Scholarship Review For MaineCF Scholarship Reviewers Advisor access to scholarship applications.