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 Fund for Maine Land Conservation grant program, initiated in the early 1990s, evolved to support land conservation efforts through two new grant programs after a significant bequest in 2018. These are: 1) Conservation for All, focusing on projects that deepen the connection between Maine residents and the state's natural landscapes and waterways, promoting the idea that Maine's outdoors should be accessible to everyone; and 2) Maine Land Protection, which is aimed at supporting land acquisitions and easements. Together, these programs reflect a redesigned approach to land conservation grantmaking, aligning with broader goals of promoting environmental engagement and protection within the community.
This funding initiative will prioritize support for organizations and endeavors that: