Priority Giving
The Foundation focuses its philanthropic efforts on improving the vitality of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Vermont's regional and statewide economies through economic and workforce development.
Additional Areas of Giving
While our primary outreach and resources will be dedicated to the priority areas listed above, in recognition of the many needs in our communities, the Foundation will continue to lend support to applications in the following areas:
- Education: Initiatives that raise student readiness, academic success, achievement and aspirations at the primary, secondary, and post-secondary levels, including, but not limited to, STEM education initiatives.
- Social and Civic Services: Activities directed at improving quality of life in the communities we serve.
- Culture and Arts: Initiatives supporting organizations that meet community needs, expand arts and cultural programming, or provide education.
- Health and Wellness: Programs essential to the underlying medical care of a community, including initiatives focusing on physical and mental health and wellness for people of all ages.
The Foundation considers applications for grants ranging from $2,000 up to $25,000. For all proposals received, the Foundation has a preference to support projects and initiatives that do the following:
- Include a strategy for leveraging other resources and support.
- Produce cost-effective results which can be measured and evaluated.
- Provide incentives for the private and public sectors to work together in community problem solving.
- Encourage coordination with other efforts and avoid duplication of programs in the community.
- Advance innovative and long-term strategies that will address recognized needs.
- Demonstrate an ability to obtain sustainability, if applicable.
Eligibility for Grants $2,000 – $5,000
- Awards will include support for program development as well as for new and expanded facilities and equipment.
- Grant awards are generally limited to the region served by Bangor Savings Bank.
- Grant recipients must demonstrate a 501(c)(3) status, a need for private financial support, and a direct relevance to the Foundation's areas of giving interest.
- The Foundation does not provide financial support for political organizations, causes, or candidates; religious organizations or causes; or activities for sectarian purposes.
- The Foundation does not generally support annual endowments, salaries, scholarships, conferences, seminars, festivals, or similar events. Event sponsorships may be considered through the Bank's Corporate Giving program.
- The Foundation supports general operating expenses for grants ranging from $2,000–$5,000.
Using the link below, please submit a completed grant application, describing the initiative seeking support. Applications are reviewed bi-annually and must be received before July 1 or January 1 for consideration. Prior applicants may reapply one year from the date of prior submission. Decisions on funding are generally announced within 45 days of each application deadline.
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Eligibility for Grants $5,001 – $25,000
- Awards will include support for program development as well as for new and expanded facilities and equipment.
- Grant awards are generally limited to the region served by Bangor Savings Bank.
- Grant recipients must demonstrate a 501(c)(3) status, a need for private financial support, and a direct relevance to the Foundation's areas of giving interest.
- The Foundation does not provide financial support for political organizations, causes, or candidates; religious organizations or causes; or activities for sectarian purposes.
- The Foundation does not generally support annual operating budgets, salaries, endowments, scholarships, conferences, seminars, festivals, or similar events. Event sponsorships may be considered through the Bank's Corporate Giving program.
Using the link below, please submit a completed grant application, describing the initiative seeking support. Applications are reviewed bi-annually and must be received before April 1 or October 1 for consideration. Prior applicants may reapply one year from the date of prior submission. Decisions on funding are generally announced within 75 days of each application deadline.
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