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Find similar grantsMaine Charity Foundation Fund (Transportation Grants) is sponsored by Maine Community Foundation (Maine Charity Foundation Fund). Grant funding for organizations and projects that provide community-based transportation, usually through volunteer drivers, to people with limited or no access to transportation.
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Grants available for transportation programs - Maine Community Foundation The Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program in Brunswick was awarded $4,000 to support maintenance and expansion of a program that brings food pantries to local housing complexes.
Photo credit: MCHPP Grant funding for organizations and projects that provide community-based transportation, usually through volunteer drivers, is available from MaineCF's Maine Charity Foundation Fund . Eligible organizations and projects must provide transportation and/or delivery services to people with limited or no access to transportation.
“Lack of access to transportation, especially in rural areas, can result in missed medical appointments, malnutrition, and social isolation – all significant threats to good health and quality of life,” said Laura Lee, MaineCF director of grantmaking. In 2021, MaineCF’s Maine Charity Foundation Fund awarded $31,700 to seven organizations. Another 25 grants totaling $109,300 were made from donor-advised funds at MaineCF.
Last year’s grantees included Age Friendly Saco, to create an on-demand pilot transportation program; Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program, to support its program that brings food pantries to local housing complexes; and Neighbor to Neighbor, to pay one year's salary for the dispatcher. View all recent grants here . The deadline for applications is September 15.
There will be a virtual information session from noon to 1 p. m. on Thursday, August 17.
Click here to register. To submit a proposal, click the gold "Apply" button at the top right of this page . Contact Lee with questions at (207) 761-2440 or llee@mainecf.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Maine nonprofits providing transportation services to underserved populations. HAK Support-Community's mission of providing free rides to seniors and people with disabilities aligns well with this program. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (e.g., $4,000–$10,000 per award; multiple awards annually). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Maine Charity Foundation Fund (Transportation Grants) is funded by Maine Community Foundation (Maine Charity Foundation Fund). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maine. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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