The Rines Thompson Fund of the Maine Community Foundation is accepting grant proposals from community-based organizations that contribute to the vibrancy of Greater Portland.

Grant awards of up to $10,000. are available to nonprofit organizations focused on environment and conservation, early childhood and youth programs and arts and culture.  Due to COVID-19, the Fund made proactive grants in 2020, but now returnsd to a competitive process.

The deadline for grant applications is September 15, 2021.  An on-line application and guidelines are available at www.mainecf.org.

If you have questions, please contact Program Officer John Ochira via email at Jochira@maine.org or please phone at (207) 412-0837.

The children and grandchildren of Henry P. and Adeline B. Rines established the fund to give back to the community that has supported businesses owned by the Rines/Thompson family, including the Congress Square Hotel, the Eastland Hotel, WCSH Radio and WCSH Television.

Maine Community Foundation works with donors and other partners to provide strong investments, personalized service, local expertise and strategic giving to improve the quality of life for all Maine people.

To learn more about the Foundation, please visit: www.mainecf.org.