KSB Grants & Sponsorships Program

KSB Grants & Sponsorships Program is sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank (KSB). The KSB Grants & Sponsorships Program supports nonprofit organizations, public schools, and municipalities that benefit communities in southern York County, Maine, and Strafford & Rockingham Counties in New Hampshire.

Banking Grants & Sponsorships | Kennebunk Savings When our communities thrive, we all thrive. Five categories of organizations Our dedicated Social Responsibility team considers requests from five categories of organizations.

We award grants and sponsorships on a rolling, year-round basis in support of the following causes: Community and Economic Advancement Environment and Animal Welfare How we decide who receives funds To decide where funds should go, we consider the organization’s relevance to our Community Promise goals, how the service it offers impacts our community, other support the group receives in the private and public sector, and the community’s general need.

As many typical fundraising avenues disappeared during the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been especially proactive in reaching out to partners as vital societal needs have only increased across communities. We receive so many requests, and every category offers invaluable services and activities. Here’s a quick sample of the kinds of organizations that receive assistance.

Community organizations and programs that promote mind, body, and financial wellness align very strongly with our corporate and community values. We sponsor races, sports teams, and other wellness programs and initiatives.

Examples of groups who have received support from us include: Hospitals and Community Health Centers Community Action Agencies Community & Economic Advancement Community spaces that create access to resources for community members of all walks of life get our attention. We want to empower everyone in the community who has ideas that can help make it better.

Examples of groups who have received support from us include: A vibrant art scene in our communities drives tourism and commerce and serves a higher purpose – fostering understanding, creating empathy, and moving a community forward. We want to support the arts whenever we can.

Examples of groups who have received support from us include: Visual and performing arts programs Investments in education and youth programs create the future of the community. As parents ourselves, we support youth programs that address food insecurity, technology, wellness, and trauma prevention to help children succeed beyond their dreams.

Examples of groups who have received support from us include: Environment & Animal Welfare We all deserve a healthy environment to live in and enjoy, our furry friends included. We work with land trusts, animal shelters, animal agencies and more to make that happen.

Examples of groups who have received support from us include: Marine Resource Conservation Animal Welfare and Rescue Your organization must be a registered tax exempt nonprofit, public school, or municipality. The impact of the donation must benefit the communities where Kennebunk Savings is located within southern York County, Maine and in Strafford & Rockingham Counties in New Hampshire.

Finally, the Community Promise program does not consider applications for: Individual or Family fundraisers Faith-based organizations (for the furtherance of a religious mission) Trips outside of the Kennebunk Savings operating area Request a grant or sponsorship now Our grant application process has changed! If you are a returning applicant you will need to establish a new account.

Please apply for a sponsorship if you are seeking corporate partnership or sponsorship of an event, program, or team. Please apply for a grant if you are seeking funding to support a specific project or ongoing initiative to further your organization’s mission. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to [email protected] .