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Sam L. Cohen Foundation Grant Program is sponsored by Sam L. Cohen Foundation.
The Sam L. Cohen Foundation provides grants to support nonprofit organizations that benefit individuals living in southern Maine. Grant-making is concentrated on nonprofit organizations in southern Maine working in areas such as Arts & Culture, Civic & Community, and Education.
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Grant Information - Sam L. Cohen Foundation SOUTHERN MAINE’S DIVERSE COMMUNITIES. SEE OUR GRANT-MAKING HISTORY Nonprofit organizations that benefit individuals living in southern Maine can request support by applying for a responsive grant.
Before you begin, please review the guidelines and instructions below. We encourage you to contact us with any questions and to discuss how your program might fit with our priorities. Organizations must be a 501(c) (3) nonprofit, located in or serving Cumberland and/or York counties, Maine, and addressing our current priorities.
Our two-step online process has the following deadlines for each application period: Deadlines that fall on a weekend or holiday are extended to the next work day. 2. APPLICATION REVIEW & EVALUATION The Sam L.
Cohen Foundation receives more compelling requests than can be approved at each semi-annual meeting of the board of directors. Alignment with the guidelines alone does not ensure that a grant will be approved. When evaluating a proposal, staff and directors look to answer a variety of questions.
We maintain a continued interest in the organizations and projects we support. Your report enables us to review our grant-making programs and evaluate more effectively the impact of our grants. In most cases, final grant reports are due 13 months after the award date They are submitted through your portal on our online system.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, located in or serving Cumberland and/or York counties, Maine, and addressing the foundation's current priorities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000 (average grant size less than $15,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Sam L. Cohen Foundation Grant Program is funded by Sam L. Cohen Foundation. 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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