The Maine Community Foundation works to improve the quality of life for all Maine people. It aims to serve all of Maine, demonstrate respect for people and places, achieve quality and integrity in all actions, and remain nonpartisan. It is a statewide nonprofit organization that helps people invest charitable resources in the future of Maine, ensuring their giving benefits communities statewide.
The Rines Thompson Fund is designed to enrich the Greater Portland area by offering financial support to community-based organizations. This grant program has a specific focus on initiatives that enhance the region's vibrancy and well-being, covering a range of issue areas including environment and conservation, early childhood and youth programming, and arts and culture. It provides two types of grants: Project Grants for new or expanding projects within these focus areas, and General Support Grants for ongoing programs and operational needs that align with the fund's priorities. Eligible organizations must operate within specified local areas, including Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Falmouth, Gorham, Portland, Scarborough, South Portland, Yarmouth, and Westbrook, to ensure the fund's impact remains closely tied to the community it serves.
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