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 Investing in Leaders of Color (ILOC) grant supports nonprofit leaders of color and their organizations within Maine. Launched as a pilot in 2019, ILOC offers one-on-one coaching, stipends for professional development and operating costs, and networking opportunities. It targets people of color in leadership roles at nonprofit organizations that serve communities of color and work towards promoting racial equity in Maine. Grants are awarded directly to the organizations. This initiative is part of MaineCF’s racial equity strategic efforts, emphasizing the promotion and increase of racial equity in the state.
Preference will be granted to: Initiatives spearheaded by leaders from organizations predominantly managed by individuals from racially diverse backgrounds.