State grantMaine
United Way of Southern Maine Community Investment Process
Offered by United Way
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- Who can apply
- Nonprofits, public schools, municipalities, and tribal governments serving York and Cumberland Counties, Maine.
- How much
- From $10,000Minimum request of $10,000; past awards ranged from about $23,795 to $151,427. Capacity Building applicants must have an annual budget under $750,000.
- By when
- Closed Oct 22Liz Cotter Schlax Capacity Building Grant closes October 22, 2026. The main Community Investment Process for July 2025–2027 is closed; check back in December 2026. Giving Circle applications reopen January 2027.
Checked Oct 21, 2026
About this grant
The Community Investment Process funds nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and tribal governments working to advance Thrive2027 goals in Southern Maine. It offers Goal-Specific, Cross-Goal, and Capacity Building investment tracks, with applications submitted through the Blackbaud online portal. The main cycle for July 2025–2027 is closed, but the Liz Cotter Schlax Capacity Building Grant is open now with an October 22, 2026 deadline.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Must be a 501(c)(3), public school, municipal entity, Indian Tribal government, or have a fiscal agent relationship with a 501(c)(3). Must request at least $10,000 and serve residents of York County and Cumberland County, Maine, excluding Brunswick and Harpswell. Must endorse Thrive2027 goals and comply with anti-terrorist financing laws. Prior grantees must have submitted final reports. Capacity Building track requires an annual budget under $750,000.
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