Grant History
2023
$10,000
1932 Criterion Theatre, The, Bar Harbor, ME
Improving the Sound Quality and Accessibility of the 1932 Criterion Theatre
Funding to purchase and install two raised subwoofers.
2023
$3,540
240 Strings, Portland, ME
Free Music Education for Greater Portland Youth
Funding to support 30 weeks of free music lessons for 18 children in Greater Portland.
2023
$1,000
Acorn Productions, Portland, ME
Expanded Acorn Acting Academy programming for People of All Ages
Funding for community acting and playwriting classes in Southern Maine.
2023
$25,000
Alfond Youth & Community Center, Waterville, ME
Teaching Tech Literacy
Funding to create a technology literacy program for K-7 students.
2023
$15,000
Androscoggin Historical Society, Lewiston, ME
Androscoggin Historical Society Campaign for Growth
Funding to renovate the new home of Androscoggin Historical Society.
2023
$20,000
Aroostook Arts And Education Center DBA Wintergreen Arts Center, Presque Isle, ME
Evolve Wintergreen Kids News Network and Integrate Templates for Expressive Arts Therapy Applications
Funding to expand a student news program to be more frequent and therapeutic.
2023
$7,613
Ashland Ambulance Service (Town of Ashland), Ashland, ME
Video Laryngoscopes
Funding to purchase a video laryngoscope for each of two ambulances.
2023
$5,000
Bagaduce Music Lending Library, Blue Hill, ME
Bagaduce Music Youth Education: A Pilot Project Inspiring the Next Generation of Musical MErs
Funding for the final three quarters of a 2023 pilot program of group classes and ensembles, featuring Maine's vernacular music.
2023
$50,000
Bangor Young Men's Christian Association, Bangor, ME
Site-work for an Innovative, Evidence-based YMCA Early Education Center
Funding for site work of a new early childhood center within the reimagined Bangor Region YMCA.
2023
$50,000
Bath Area Family YMCA, Bath, ME
Early Childhood Education Expansion - Early Learning Center Project
Funding for facility expansion to increase the number of childcare slots at Bath YMCA from 52 to 108.
2023
$40,000
Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School, Rockport, ME
Bay Chamber Acoustical Treatment Project
Funding for acoustical treatment of a concert hall, studio spaces, and ensemble rooms.
2023
$50,000
Bay School, Blue Hill, ME
Building a new Childcare Center
Funding for facility expansion to serve an additional thirty infants and toddlers.
2023
$25,000
Bell Hill Meetinghouse Association, Biddeford, ME
Replace Main Tie Beam, Install Two New Bed Timbers and Repair Timber Frame
Funding to repair timber framing within and around the bell tower.
2023
$3,883
Biddeford Mills Museum, Biddeford, ME
Computer Hardware and Software Upgrade
Funding to replace computers and update archival software.
2023
$5,000
Bowdoin International Music Festival, Brunswick, ME
Ensemble Residencies at the 2023 Bowdoin International Music Festival
Funding for residencies of six ensembles headlining the 2023 Bowdoin International Music Festival.
2023
$4,000
Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk, ME
Engagement Upgrades for Museum
Funding to update several components within the Museum, altogether improving volunteer and visitor engagement.
2023
$25,000
Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum, Brunswick, ME
Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum Exhibit Design Development
Funding to support the design of a new exhibit.
2023
$7,000
Caribou Historical Society & Whittier Museum, Caribou, ME
Digital Equity Senior Docent Project
Funding to train docents to use new technologies.
2023
$20,000
Cedars Nursing Care Center, Inc., Portland, ME
The Cedars Community Services Center: Telehealth Intervention Program for Seniors (TIPS)
Funding to adopt TIPS, a program supporting older adults to remain in their homes.
2023
$10,000
Celebration Barn Theater, South Paris, ME
Repair and protect the basement
Funding to mitigate water in a farmhouse basement.
2023
$20,000
Central Aroostook County Emergency Medical Services Authority, Blaine, ME
Mechanical Stretcher to Reduce Risk for Patients and EMTs
Funding to update the Central Aroostook Ambulance with a mechanical stretcher to reduce harm for patients and EMTs.
2023
$10,000
Challenger Learning Center of Maine, Bangor, ME
Earth-focused STEM Problem Solving for Maine Students
Funding to offer improved and new engineering activities to Maine learners.
2023
$10,000
Chesterville Center Union Meeting House, Inc., Farmington Falls, ME
Chesterville Meeting House Paint Restoration Completion
Funding to repaint the north and east sides of the Meeting House, exterior four walls of the attached privy building, the wheelchair ramp, and rails.
2023
$21,424
Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine, Portland, ME
Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine: Centennial Anniversary Theatre Season
Funding for artists and script royalties during the Centennial Theatre Season 2023-2024.
2023
$15,000
Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath, ME
Main Stage "Troll" Door
Funding to repair the iconic "Troll" door.
2023
$10,000
Citizens for Squirrel Point, Bath, ME
Replace the Hiking Bridge that Controls Access to Squirrel Point Light and Bald Head Preserve
Funding for a safe footbridge to Squirrel Point Light and Bald Head Preserve.
2023
$4,740
Classical Uprising, Portland, ME
Oratorio Chorale - Sarah Kirkland Snider's Mass for the Endangered
Funding for Oratorio Chorale and Bowdoin's presentation of Mass for the Endangered, composed and coached by Sarah Kirkland Snider.
2023
$14,000
Coastal Kids Preschool, Damariscotta, ME
New Sensory Play Area for NAEYC-Accredited Preschool
Funding for an accredited special-needs integrated pre-school to install a play area with ADA incorporation.
2023
$20,000
Colonial Theater, Inc. DBA Augusta Colonial Theater, Augusta, ME
Windows and Doors Rehabilitation Project
Funding to match a Gen2 grant towards new exterior windows and doors.
2023
$20,000
Community Dental, Portland, ME
Improving Efficiency and Quality of Oral Health Care at Biddeford Dental Center
Funding to replace a “panoramic x-ray” machine.
2023
$20,000
Community Little Theatre Corp DBA Lewiston-Auburn Community Little Theatre, Auburn, ME
Replacement of Stage Lighting and Sound Equipment
Funding to complete the acquisition and installation of theater lighting and sound equipment.
2023
$25,000
Community School of Mount Desert Island, The, Mount Desert, ME
Barn Renovation: Middle School Classroom, School Library, and Community Space
Funding to renovate a deteriorating barn into a classroom, library, and multipurpose gathering space for our school and the public.
2023
$25,000
Continuum Arts Collective, North Berwick, ME
Art and Music as a Means to Remove Barriers
Funding to provide 250 K-12 students in Maine and New Hampshire with musical instruments, art supplies, and art and music lessons.
2023
$7,500
Dance Hall, Kittery, ME
2023 Django By the Sea Gypsy Jazz Festival
Funding for the 8th annual Django By the Sea jazz festival.
2023
$15,000
DaPonte String Quartet Foundation, Freeport, ME
New Violinist Search
Funding to host three auditioning finalists at the culmination of a search process to replace a retiring violinist.
2023
$25,000
East Blue Hill Library Association, Blue Hill, ME
The Next Chapter: The Campaign for the East Blue Hill Public Library
Funding to support library renovation and expansion.
2023
$25,000
Eighth Maine Regiment Memorial Association, Peaks Island, ME
Restructure of our Veranda Porch
Funding to repair the veranda decking and columns in a manner that preserves their historic aesthetic.
2023
$24,000
Friends of First Baptist Church of Paris Maine, Paris, ME
Exterior Building Restoration of the Historic First Baptist Church of Paris Hill
Funding to preserve the exterior of the historic church building on the Paris Hill green.
2023
$20,000
Friends of Freeport Community Library, Freeport, ME
After School at FCL: Comprehensive Enrichment for Middle School Library Patrons
Funding to pilot an after-school program for Middle School library patrons.
2023
$10,000
Friends of Seguin Island Light Station (F.O.S.I.L.S.), Bath, ME
Gateway to Seguin
Funding to make repairs to property that are the most utilized by visitors and volunteers.
2023
$8,550
Friends of the Strand Theatre, Rockland, ME
Through the Fog: New Windows for the Historic Strand Theatre
Funding to complete repairs to the facade by replacing leaky windows.
2023
$10,000
Girls Who Code, New York, New York
Expanding Reach of 3rd-12th Grade Girls Who Code Afterschool Clubs in Maine
Funding to increase Computer Science programming for girls by 20% across the state of Maine.
2023
$25,000
Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Portland, ME
Findings from the Field: Empowering the Next Generation of Scientists through an Immersive Writing Experience
Funding to produce Volume 6 of Findings from the Field ("Findings").
2023
$20,000
Hampden Historical Society, Hampden, ME
Basement Repairs for Long-term Structural Integrity of the Kinsley House Museum
Funding for structural repairs in Kingsley House Museum basement.
2023
$4,000
Harrison Historical Society, Harrison, ME
Modernizing Computer Systems to Preserve History
Funding for computer equipment and internet connectivity to improve operational efficiency and quality of services.
2023
$10,000
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Deer Isle, ME
Support Longtime and Impactful Teen Program Studio Based Learning
Funding to support an annual three-day studio program for Hancock County high school students.
2023
$45,000
Hospice Of Southern Maine, Scarborough, ME
Gosnell Sustainability - Integrating Energy Efficient HVAC Systems and Upgrades to Improve Patient Comfort, Reduce Operating Costs, and Protect the Environment
Funding for new high efficiency HVAC systems and energy upgrades at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House.
2023
$8,000
Kezar Falls Circulating Library, Parsonsfield, ME
Accessibility Ramp Project
Funding to replace structurally unsound ramp.
2023
$37,000
Kita Center, The, North Berwick, ME
Kita Medical Facility -- Opening Doors
Funding for a space for clinicians to support individuals impacted by familial suicide.
2023
$13,000
Lamoine Community Arts, Ellsworth, ME
LCA Basement Energy Efficiency
Funding to improve facility efficiency and affordability through rewiring and weatherization.
2023
$5,000
Mad Horse Theatre Company, S Portland, ME
Theatre Audience Chairs and Risers Purchase and Installation Project
Funding for portable audience chairs and tapered risers enabling flexible seating layouts.
2023
$5,000
Maine Academy of Modern Music, Portland, ME
Music Education Programming for 8-18 year-olds through the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine
Funding for music education at three Boys and Girls Club locations.
2023
$15,000
Maine Charitable Mechanic Association, Portland, ME
Mechanics' Hall Building Master Plan
Funding to create a comprehensive, phased, budgeted master plan for upgrading Mechanics Hall.
2023
$20,000
Maine Discovery Museum, Bangor, ME
STEM Education for Maine
Funding to rebuild and expand STEM programming for rural and low-income students.
2023
$10,000
Maine Humanities Council, Portland, ME
Humanities Outreach: Maine Department of Corrections
Funding for resident-led book programs at Maine correctional facilities.
2023
$7,500
Maine Preservation, Yarmouth, ME
Curriculum Development for Community Preservation Youth Programs
Funding to develop curriculum for first and sixth grade, and to pilot preservation trades training for eleventh and twelfth grade.
2023
$25,000
Maine Public, Lewiston, ME
Maine Public New Rural Radio Signals
Funding for towers and equipment to activate seven FM signals in currently unserved sections of Maine.
2023
$15,000
Maine State Museum, Augusta, ME
Art and Nature: Creating an Interactive Mural for Early Learners at the Maine State Museum
Funding for a mural to inspire children to explore the natural world.
2023
$10,000
Maine State Music Theatre, Brunswick, ME
East Coast Premiere of Rapunzel, Part of MSMT's 2023 Theatre for Young Audiences Series.
Funding for the East Coast premiere of Rapunzel, within the Theatre for Young Audiences program.
2023
$238,715
MaineHealth DBA Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME
Contingency Management: An Evidence-Based Treatment Strategy to Address Psychostimulant Use Disorder
Funding to implement Contingency Management interventions for Psychostimulant Use Disorder in three locations.
2023
$25,000
Mainely Smiles DBA Mainely Teeth, Portland, ME
Expansion of MaineCare Oral Health Provider Network
Funding to pilot a MaineCare provider expansion project to increase the number of MaineCare providers for oral health across the state.
2023
$100,000
Milestone Recovery, Portland, ME
Expanding Substance Use Treatment for Low-Income Mainers
Funding to increase substance use treatment to the uninsured and underinsured by expanding a Detox Program from 16 beds to 30.
2023
$15,000
Mothers' Milk Bank Northeast, Inc., Newton U F, Massachusetts
Donor Milk for Healthy Babies: Developing Partnerships and Promoting Awareness for Access to Donor Milk
Funding to build Maine's capacity through awareness campaigns, partnership building, and 3 new dispensaries in underserved regions.
2023
$50,000
Mount Desert Island Hospital, Bar Harbor, ME
MDI Hospital Core Generation Renovation Project: Construction of a Central Utility Plant
Funding towards the Central Utility Plant capital campaign.
2023
$10,000
NFI North, Inc., Contoocook, New Hampshire
Sound Garden to Promote the Social, Cognitive, Physical, and Emotional Well-being of Children.
Funding to install a Sound Garden within an inclusive outdoor play environment for children with mental and behavioral health diagnoses at Bridge Crossing Academy.
2023
$16,000
Northern Lighthouse, Inc, The, Presque Isle, ME
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) Training for Clinicians
Funding to train eleven clinicians in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).
2023
$25,000
Oasis Health Network Inc., Brunswick, ME
Oasis Free Clinics Relocation and Expansion
Funding for a one-time urgent purchase of clinic facility space in response to discontinuation of the clinic's current lease.
2023
$10,000
Old Head Tide Church Committee AKA Friends of the High Tide Church, Alna, ME
Restoration of Head Tide Church Spire to Original 1838 Design
Funding to restore the spire of the Head Tide Church to its 1838 configuration.
2023
$5,000
One Longfellow Square Inc., Portland, ME
Square to Square Free Outdoor Concert Series
Funding to expand the free Congress Square Park concerts series.
2023
$10,000
Opera Maine, Portland, ME
La Cenerentola (Cinderella) by Gioachino Rossini, a Professional Opera Production Accompanied by Multi-cultural Community Programming
Funding to compensate the ensemble of the 2023 production, La Cenerentola.
2023
$10,000
Opiate-Free Island Partnership Inc., Deer Isle, ME
OUD Harm Reduction in the Deer Isle-Stonington Community
Funding for staff hours to distribute NARCAN, fentanyl test strips, and clean syringes within Deer Isle-Stonington.
2023
$15,000
Owls Head Transportation Museum, Owls Head, ME
Owls Head Transportation Museum (OHTM) Race to Power the Future
Funding to support ongoing school-based STEM "Race to Power the Future" programming.
2023
$15,500
Owls Head Village Library Association, Owls Head, ME
Upgrade and Refurbish the Interior of our Aging Library to Increase Safety and Efficiency
Funding to upgrade and refurbish the library interior.
2023
$3,000
Peaks Island Historical Society, Peaks Island, ME
Replacement of Fence at Ye Olde Trott Burial Ground
Funding to help replace a fence around the oldest cemetery on Peaks Island.
2023
$5,000
Pejepscot Historical Society DBA Pejepscot History Center, Brunswick, ME
Public Programming and Education Infrastructure Upgrades
Funding to upgrade technology and equipment to improve visitors' experiences.
2023
$12,500
Portland Chamber Music Festival, Portland, ME
2024 Concert and Education Programs
Funding for a new winter festival as well as a core summer festival.
2023
$7,619
Portland Lyric Theater, South Portland, ME
Exterior Repair: Soffits and Window Sills Replacement
Funding to repair soffits, fascia, siding, and sills.
2023
$25,000
Portland Public Library, Portland, ME
Ensuring a Safe Experience for Patrons and Staff at Portland Public Library
Funding to replace a camera system and card access system.
2023
$15,000
Quoddy Tides Foundation DBA Tides Institute, Eastport, ME
Historic Holmes Twins Building First Phase Window Development Project
Funding for a window development project that will expand the rental window for resident artists.
2023
$3,260
Rangeley Lakes Region Historical Society, Rangeley, ME
Exhibition - The Rangeley Boat: A Maine Original
Funding to exhibit a watercraft unique to Rangeley in the 19th and 20th centuries.
2023
$25,000
Rangeley Regional Health Center, Inc. DBA Rangeley Health and Wellness, Rangeley, ME
Replacement of Dectron Unit for Physical Therapy Pool
Funding to replace the Physical Therapy Pool dehumidifier.
2023
$10,000
Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity, Inc., Bridgton, ME
Museum Quality Shelving and Racks for New Climate Controlled Collections Storage Room
Funding for climate-controlled shelving within a third new-construction building on the museum campus.
2023
$10,000
Saco River Theatre, Bar Mills, ME
Accessible and Affordable Live Theatre
Funding for affordable summer theater with five $15 performances and one "pay-what-you-like" performance.
2023
$20,000
Sandcastle Clinical and Educational Services, Lewiston, ME
Pediatric Speech Language Pathology Internships
Funding to ameliorate the state shortage of Speech Language Pathologists through additional internships at the center.
2023
$15,000
Schoodic Arts For All, Winter Harbor, ME
After-school Art Club
Funding to continue after-school programming and to expand it to high school students.
2023
$20,000
Sedgewick-Brooklin Historical Society, Sedgwick, ME
Restoration of the Steeple of the Historic Sedgwick First Baptist
Funding for the bell tower phase of a full historic church building restoration.
2023
$12,000
SPACE Gallery, Portland, ME
Strengthening Physical and Virtual Workplaces for SPACE's 20th Anniversary Strategic Plan
Funding for updates to the physical and virtual work environments for staff, artists, and volunteers.
2023
$1,410
Stockton Springs Library Committee, Stockton Spgs, ME
SSCL Perennial Flower Garden
Funding to replace a perennial garden that was destroyed by invasives.
2023
$15,000
Swan's Island Educational Society, Swans Island, ME
Upgrading the Library Internet Porch and Access Walkway
Funding to upgrade the library's internet porch.
2023
$20,153
Tate House Museum, Portland, ME
Preservation Projects to Maintain the Historic Tate and Means Houses
Funding for preservation work at the 1755 Tate House and the 1797 Means House.
2023
$20,000
Team Long Run, Bethel, ME
Early Literacy Program for Title 1 and Head Start Students
Funding to provide Title 1 and Head Start students with curriculum-connected books and materials.
2023
$6,000
Telling Room, Portland, ME
Build Capacity of Literary Arts Education Programs
Funding for a capacity building phase of our multiyear strategic planning process, aimed at advancing literary arts education.
2023
$12,400
Trekkers, Rockland, ME
Uplifting Rural Outcomes Through School Bonding and Connectedness
Funding to support student retention through mentorship of 100 participants from seventh grade through graduation.
2023
$25,000
University of Maine, Orono, ME
Educating for the Athletic Trainer Gap: Creating Maine's First Athletic Training Simulation Laboratory
Funding for Maine's first Athletic Training Simulation Laboratory.
2023
$15,000
Waterfall Arts, Belfast, ME
Glassblowing Elective Class at Waterfall Arts (WA) for Waldo County High School Students
Funding to expand a glassblowing semester to more students within RSU 71.
2023
$7,000
Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated, Edgecomb, ME
Watershed Studio Surge Suppression System
Funding for a surge suppression system to stop the damage of power surges on equipment.
2023
$15,000
Waterville Historical Society, Waterville, ME
Waterville Center for Local History and Culture
Funding for a new programming position that will transform the Waterville Historical Society into the Waterville Center for Local History and Culture.
2023
$35,000
Watts Hall Community Players, Thomaston, ME
Watts Hall Safety Improvement Project
Funding to construct fire stairs and replace bathroom and kitchen.
2023
$10,000
Winter Harbor Historical Society, Winter Harbor, ME
Restoration of 1877 Schoolhouse that is the Winter Harbor Historical Society Museum
Funding to restore Winter Harbor Historical Society's 1877 schoolhouse.
2023
$25,000
Wood Island Life Saving Station Association, Kittery Point, ME
Wood Island Life Saving Station Restoration, Phase Eight - Installing the Finished Flooring
Funding for materials and labor to replicate the historical flooring.
2022
$3,000
317 Main St. Community Music Center Inc., Yarmouth, ME
Access to Free Music Education for Maine Students
Funding for music programs in under-resourced communities.
2022
$45,000
American Red Cross of Northern New England, Portland, ME
Blood Transportation Vehicle
Funding to purchase a RAM Promaster 3500 van.
2022
$10,000
Amistad, Portland, ME
Unhoused Overdose and Infection Initiative
Funding to provide syringes, Naloxone, wound care kits, and PPE, along with training to individuals in Cumberland County.
2022
$10,000
ArtWaves, Bar Harbor, ME
Improving Heat and Ventilation Infrastructure
Funding to upgrade heating and ventilation systems.
2022
$25,000
Bangor Historical Society, Bangor, ME
Back Portico Restoration
Funding for restoration of the back portico at the Hill House.
2022
$10,000
Bar Harbor Festival Corporation, Bar Harbor, ME
BHMF presents La Bohème Opera Performance and Education Seminar
Funding for a performance and community engagement.
2022
$1,000
Beals Historical Society, Beals, ME
Project Stain Heritage Center and Cold Storage Area
Funding for labor and materials to stain the buildings.
2022
$12,000
Belfast Area Child Care Services Inc., Waldo, ME
Belfast Area Child Care Services: Transitional Leadership Development Project
Funding for professional development and equipment upgrades.
2022
$10,000
Bridgton Historical Society, Bridgton, ME
Remediation of the 1869 Bridgton Methodist Church
Funding to upgrade the electrical system of both stories of the Bridgton Methodist Church to current code.
2022
$25,000
Calais Community Hospital, Calais, ME
Digital Mammography Equipment Replacement
Funding to address the high breast cancer rate in Washington County by updating CCH mammography equipment.
2022
$50,000
Capital Kids DBA Augusta Teen Center, Augusta, ME
Restorative & Mental Wellness Educational Programs
Funding for new Mental Wellness provider positions to support students making behavioral changes.
2022
$9,900
Center For Teaching And Learning, Edgecomb, ME
Fire-Resistant School Doors
Funding to bring doors up to fire code, necessary to maintain accreditation.
2022
$20,000
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay, ME
Improving Signage to Deepen Learning and Enhance Guest Experience at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Funding to update garden signage.
2022
$75,000
Colby College, Waterville, ME
Equipment/Facilities/Technology Request - Museum Gallery Updates
Funding to update lighting and flooring.
2022
$60,000
College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, ME
Establishment of a Multidisciplinary Center for Materials Fabrication and Analysis at College of the Atlantic
Funding for equipment and staff to create a new center.
2022
$15,000
Curran Homestead, Bangor, ME
A Carriage Barn; Space for Collections, An Archives, Library, Hands On Learning, & Demos
Funding to build a multi-purpose structure for exhibition, demonstration, and storage.
2022
$16,500
Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education Inc., Beals, ME
Let's Find Out - Mobile Marine Libraries for Local Schools
Funding to expand the marine science book cart program in DEI partner schools.
2022
$11,000
Eastport Arts Center, Eastport, ME
Eastport Arts Center Workshop Floor Rebuild
Funding to repair the floor of a facility workspace.
2022
$14,110
Ecology Education, Inc. dba The Ecology School, Saco, ME
Expanding The Ecology School's Impact and Innovation through the AgroEcology for Resilient Communities (ARC) Project
Funding to expand physical farm, skill development opportunities, and food access.
2022
$15,000
Eddington-Clifton Civic Center, Eddington, ME
Addition Foundation Repairs
Funding to repair and restore the foundation on the addition.
2022
$15,000
Farmington Historical Society, Farmington, ME
Phase Two - Titcomb House Museum Expansion: Research Room, Barn and Exterior of Titcomb House
Funding for interior and exterior upgrades to the Titcomb House Museum.
2022
$15,000
First Amendment Museum, Augusta, ME
Completing the First Amendment Museum Permanent Exhibition Design: Prototype Fabrication Stage
Funding to test exhibition designs.
2022
$25,000
Frances Perkins Center, Newcastle, ME
HVAC System Installation at Frances Perkins Homestead National Historic Landmark
Funding for an HVAC system to protect the 1837 Brick House and historic artifacts - completing a $1.98M restoration effort.
2022
$25,000
Franco American Heritage Center at St. Mary's dba Gendron Franco Center, Lewiston, ME
Save Our Stones
Funding to replace downspouts and gutters, repair granite façade and buttresses, install new air conditioning, repair stained-glass window, add parking, and upgrade security system.
2022
$6,000
Friends of L.C.Bates Museum, Hinckley, ME
Creating a Connecting Children to Nature Resource Lending Library
Funding for a lending library of hands-on learning activities, specimens, and information for local schools and families.
2022
$10,000
Friends Of Liberty Hall, Machiasport, ME
Completion of Phase 3 part 3 of restoration: second floor egress
Funding for site work necessary to install an ADA accessible ramp.
2022
$5,000
Friends Of The Kotzschmar Organ Inc, Portland, ME
Bach Birthday Bash
Funding for the production of "Bach Birthday Bash" in March 2023.
2022
$10,000
Friends Of The St. Lawrence Church, Portland, ME
Exterior Project to address stone and woodwork deterioration, weather/water infiltration and maintenance
Funding for renovations to exterior windows and doors.
2022
$10,000
Fryeburg Rescue Association, Fryeburg, ME
Training Equipment- Simulaid manikins
Funding to purchase Adult and Pediatric ALS Manikins
2022
$25,000
Gardiner Main Street, Gardiner, ME
Saving Lady and the Birds
Funding to restore the Palmer Fountain.
2022
$7,500
George Stevens Academy, Blue Hill, ME
Steelband Instrument Purchase
Funding to purchase a set of 12 new instruments.
2022
$5,000
Good Theater, Portland, ME
You Can't Take It With You, Featuring a Uniquely all-Maine Professional Cast
Funding to support a fully Maine based cast in You Can't Take It With You.
2022
$25,000
Gould Academy, Bethel, ME
Increasing Student and Faculty Engagement in Outdoor Education through Investments in Equipment and Infrastructure.
Funding for outdoor recreation supplies and updates to the Songo Pond boathouse.
2022
$615,400
Great Schools Partnership Inc., Portland, ME
Boosting Student Learning & Educator Opportunity: A Maine Opportunity Culture Network
Funding to pilot the Opportunity Culture model in Maine schools and monitor outcomes on participating teachers and students.
2022
$7,000
Greater Portland Landmarks Inc., Portland, ME
Equal Accessibility for the Portland Observatory
Funding for a 3-dimensional scan of the structure and the surrounding neighborhood.
2022
$25,000
Hand in Hand Mano en Mano, Milbridge, ME
Rayitos de Sol Bilingual Childcare
Funding to construct a new Rayitos de Sol Bilingual Childcare for 40 students.
2022
$10,000
Heart Of Ellsworth, Ellsworth, ME
Water Street Mural Project in Downtown Ellsworth
Funding for a mural and related youth and community engagement activities.
2022
$4,000
Hewnoaks Artist Colony, Portland, ME
Wild Light
Funding for a one day free festival including performances and art exhibits in August 2022.
2022
$7,500
Historical Society Of Wells And Ogunquit Inc., Wells, ME
Historic Meetinghouse Exterior Painting
Funding to refinish the exterior wood siding and trim of the Historic First Church Meetinghouse.
2022
$9,000
Hope Historical Society, Hope, ME
Heat Pump installation
Funding for a more efficient and effective heat pump system.
2022
$5,000
Illustration Institute, Portland, ME
The Great State Of Illustration in Maine
Funding for an exhibit of Maine Illustrators at The Brick Store Museum.
2022
$10,000
Indigo Arts Alliance, Portland, ME
Beautiful Blackbird Children's Book Festival
Funding for the 4th Annual Beautiful Blackbird Children's Book Festival.
2022
$20,000
Inland Hospital, Waterville, ME
Northern Light Inland Hospital Surgical Care
Funding to replace three operating room tables.
2022
$25,000
Jesup Memorial Library, Bar Harbor, ME
Expanding Our Public Library for the Next 100 Years
Funding to expand and modernize the Jesup Memorial Library.
2022
$50,000
Junior Achievement of Maine Inc, Portland, ME
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty: Financial Literacy and Workforce Readiness for Southern Maine Low-income Youth
Funding for programming for K-12 students in Cumberland and York counties including financial and career life skills and a second grade pilot program.
2022
$7,800
Kingfield Pops, Kingfield, ME
Reignite Kingfield Pops
Funding for performance equipment rental, school youth program, and to re-engage volunteers.
2022
$25,000
L A Public Theatre Inc., Lewiston, ME
Theatrical Drapery, Lighting Console and Safety Upgrades
Funding to replace drapery, update the lighting console, and purchase a rolling scaffold.
2022
$25,000
LearningWorks, Portland, ME
LearningWorks YouthBuild (LWYB) Expansion
Funding to expand YouthBuild services to 20 additional students.
2022
$75,000
LifeFlight Foundation, Camden, ME
Complete the Fleet LifeFlight Helicopter Campaign
Funding to purchase a third new helicopter.
2022
$25,000
Lubec Memorial Library, Lubec, ME
Library Community Room Expansion and Digital Upgrade
Funding to expanded the community room, purchase digital equipment, and create a mosaic.
2022
$15,000
Maine Art Gallery Inc., Wiscasset, ME
Remediate water infiltration into basement by repairing foundation masonry and installing an exterior perimeter drain.
Funding to dry out the basement.
2022
$5,000
Maine Fiberarts, Topsham, ME
The Story of Fiber Art During the Past Half Century As Told by Maine Artists
Funding to complete "The Story of Fiber" exhibition.
2022
$15,000
Maine Forest & Logging Museum Inc., Bradley, ME
2022 Restoration & Improvement Project
Funding to purchase an AED unit and for equipment and renovations to the Grady Machine Shop, Donnell Clapboard Mill, Sawmill complex, Sawpit, Bateaux and Bean Area Shelters, and the Lombard log hauler steering sleds.
2022
$5,000
Maine Forestry Museum, Rangeley, ME
2022 Exhibit Enhancement Project
Funding to complete log cabin renovations and for Blacksmithing, Native American, and Maine Forest Service exhibits.
2022
$15,000
Maine Media Workshops & College, Rockport, ME
Installation of Acoustic Panels in the Focus Building on Maine Media's Campus in Rockport
Funding for custom acoustic panels in three classrooms.
2022
$200,000
Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME
Greater Portland Comprehensive Addiction Medicine Program (CAMP) to treat individuals with substance use disorder (SUD).
Funding to establish a space for IMAT program addressing Substance Use Disorder.
2022
$25,000
Maine School Garden Network, Augusta, ME
Working Together to Get Maine Students Learning Outside: A Collaboration between MSGN, MAITC, ReTreeUS
Funding for MSGN programs, newsletters, and website development, ReTreeUs programs, and MAITC's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Education Program.
2022
$7,879
Maine State Ballet, Falmouth, ME
Heat Pump Purchase and Installation
Funding to install a heat pump in an extra dance studio.
2022
$20,000
MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta, ME
Transport to Treatment: A picture is worth a thousand words
Funding to equip ambulances and Emergency Departments with technology to enable audio and visual communication.
2022
$50,000
Mid-Coast Health Net dba Knox County Health Clinic, Rockland, ME
Strategic Planning for a Community Health Center to serve Knox County and beyond
Funding to complete a feasibility study and assist with an application to become a Federally Qualified Health Center.
2022
$5,000
Midcoast Literacy, Bath, ME
Read With Me Family Literacy Project
Funding for monthly in-class sessions for Head Start students that include story time, an activity, and a free copy of the featured book.
2022
$12,500
Monhegan Historical & Cultural Museum Association, Monhegan, ME
Restoration of the Monhegan Island Light Tower
Funding for Monhegan Island Light Tower restoration.
2022
$6,500
Monmouth Museum, Monmouth, ME
Blossom House Renovations
Funding to replace the roof and rebuild the center chimney.
2022
$25,000
Moosehead Marine Museum, Greenville, ME
Keep Kate Cruising Campaign Phase I
Funding to replace the upper deck as the first part of a multi-phase capital campaign to preserve the Steamboat Katahdin.
2022
$75,000
Morrison Center, Scarborough, ME
Scarborough Children's Residential Project
Funding for renovation to provide 6 residential placements for children with complex disabilities.
2022
$5,000
Museum L-A, Lewiston, ME
Making Museum L-A's Collection and Education Resources Accessible to Teachers, Students, and the General Public
Funding to create a new website, digitize part of the collection, and improve educational resources.
2022
$9,945
New England Suzuki Institute, Portland, ME
Digital Pianos for New England Suzuki Institute
Funding to purchase six digital pianos.
2022
$5,000
New Surry Repertory Theatre and Acting School Inc., Blue Hill, ME
New Surry Theatre Performing Arts School
Funding to increase the number and variety of classes and workshops offered from four to eight.
2022
$15,000
North Yarmouth Academy, Yarmouth, ME
Educational technology, equipment, and programs in the multipurpose room of NYA's fitness and wellness center.
Funding to equip a new multipurpose room and provide wellness trainings to staff.
2022
$16,654
Northeast Historic Film, Bucksport, ME
Final Phase of Masonry Repairs to Alamo Theatre Building
Funding to restore the west wall of Alamo Theatre Building.
2022
$100,000
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Broadening Rural Maine Access to Biotechnology with the Microsoft HoloLens
Funding to purchase 15 Microsoft HoloLenses and develop a Biotechnology Spatial Visualization curriculum.
2022
$100,000
Northern Light Acadia Hospital, Bangor, ME
Acadia for All: Expanding Access to Mental Health Services for all Mainers
Funding to build a new pediatric inpatient addition.
2022
$50,000
Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital, Bangor, ME
Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital Capital Campaign: The Next Century of Care - Keeping the Promise
Funding to build a new 10-bed acute care hospital.
2022
$100,000
Northern Light Mercy Hospital, Portland, ME
Expanding Access to Pediatric Integrated Behavioral Health Services in Maine
Funding to help establish the James and Hilla Bruni Family-Centered Integrated Behavioral Health Program.
2022
$20,000
Norway Landmarks Preservation Society, Norway, ME
Restoring the Gingerbread House
Funding to reconstruct the historic porch.
2022
$50,000
Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute, Portland, ME
"My Values," "My Voice," and "My Vision" program.
Funding for Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute programming 2022-2023.
2022
$15,000
Penobscot Marine Museum, Searsport, ME
Nickels-Colcord-Duncan House Restoration Project - Exterior Paint
Funding for the repair and painting of the trim and clapboards.
2022
$12,000
Penobscot Theatre Company, Bangor, ME
Bangor Opera House Roof Repair Project
Funding to repair the ballast roof above the third-floor dressing rooms.
2022
$15,000
Pierre Monteux Memorial Foundation, Hancock, ME
Music Practice Studios Building Project
Funding for the Monteux School and Music Festival to build 8 practice studios, supporting 60+ seasonal musicians.
2022
$20,000
Points North Institute, Camden, ME
Funding for production of the annual all-documentary Camden International Film Festival and Points North Forum
Funding for an exhibition of 80+ documentaries.
2022
$25,000
Poland Spring Preservation Society, Poland Spring, ME
All Souls Chapel Restoration
Funding to repair masonry, replace roof, and install copper ice panels.
2022
$25,000
Portland Conservatory of Music, Portland, ME
Building Harmony Campaign: Phase Two Renovations
Funding to renovate stage and add a platform lift for ADA accessibility.
2022
$21,500
Portland Ovations, Portland, ME
Wabanaki Stories
Funding for an original stage production of Wabanaki stories for young audiences in February 2023.
2022
$8,000
Portland School Of Ballet DBA Portland Ballet, Portland, ME
Sylvia Premiere
Funding to support production of Sylvia, a rare 19th century ballet.
2022
$25,000
Portland Stage Company Inc., Portland, ME
Making An Entrance Capital Campaign - Elevator Upgrade
Funding for an elevator to improve access for all patrons.
2022
$20,000
Portland Symphony Orchestra, Portland, ME
Recording Project: Living Mexican Composers
Funding for performances, workshops, and recording.
2022
$11,496
Presque Isle Air Museum Inc., Presque Isle, ME
Presque Isle Air Museum Floor Exhibit Expansion Project
Funding for 8 cases to expand exhibits available to the public.
2022
$19,750
Raymond-Casco Historical Society, Raymond, ME
Watkins Blacksmith Shop Project
Funding to move and restore a historical blacksmith shop.
2022
$50,000
Rippleffect Inc., Portland, ME
Rippleffect Outdoor Center partnership with Portland Public Schools & the City of Portland
Funding to build an outdoor learning center including ropes challenge, a rock climbing tower, camp platforms, 2 yurt classrooms, a solar power system, and composting bathrooms.
2022
$41,349
Saint Joseph's College, Standish, ME
Developing Maine's First Campus-Based Integrated Studies Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Funding for trainings to develop and execute a program for learners with intellectual disabilities.
2022
$10,000
Scribner's Mill Preservation, Inc., Harrison, ME
Initial Funding to Create Paid Director Position
Funding to hire a director to oversee future organization sustainability.
2022
$6,000
Sebago-Long Lake Region Chamber Music Festival Inc., Harrison, ME
Healing Through Music: Outreach to Community and Care Centers
Funding for 9 outreach performances of live classical music.
2022
$45,000
Side X Side Inc., Portland, ME
Building Capacity to Empower Teachers and Students through Arts Integration
Funding to expand art programs to 740 new students & 17 new educators.
2022
$5,000
Snowlion Repertory Company, Boothbay Harbor, ME
Phase 1 of Establishing the Boothbay Summer Theater in the Greater Boothbay Region
Funding for capital campaign preparation, including legal infrastructure, theater facility designs, and identification of site.
2022
$13,000
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, Lewiston, ME
Upgrading St. Mary's Regional Medical Center's Blood Bank
Funding to update equipment used in blood bank servicing St. Mary's and local area hospitals.
2022
$4,400
Standish Historical Society (SHS), Standish, ME
Exterior Interpretive Sign for Historic Old Red Church, Standish, Maine
Funding to design, fabricate, and install a sign.
2022
$5,000
Tear Cap Workshops, Hiram, ME
Workshop space for a luthier
Funding to complete construction on luthier workshop.
2022
$250,000
The Foundation for Maine's Community Colleges, S Portland, ME
Maine Connection: Young Men to College and Careers
Funding to support male high school students at four career and technical centers with education and training opportunities at Southern Maine and Central Maine Community Colleges.
2022
$20,000
Thomas College, Waterville, ME
Capacity Building for Campus Mental Health
Funding to develop a mental health strategic plan, trainings in mental health and substance misuse, student assessments, and additional counseling support.
2022
$3,646
Tranet dba WRGY 90.5FM, Rangeley, ME
WRGY 90.5FM Broadcast Studio Modernization Project
Funding for new studio programming equipment.
2022
$50,000
United Society of Shakers, New Gloucester, ME
Shaker Village Herb House Cultural & Traditional Arts Center
Funding for renovations to the 1824 Herb House.
2022
$100,000
University of Maine at Augusta, Augusta, ME
Reentry Support Pilot for Justice-Impacted Students
Funding to pilot reentry support for justice-impacted students.
2022
$50,000
University of Southern Maine Foundation, Portland, ME
Building a Center for the Arts on USM's Portland Campus
Funding to build a new arts facility.
2022
$10,000
Waldo Theatre Inc, Waldoboro, ME
Maine Fall Fiddle Fest 2022
Funding for a festival celebrating Maine's history of fiddle and folk music.
2022
$10,000
Wayfinder Schools, Camden, ME
Passages Program
Funding for young parents and other at-risk youth to earn a high school diploma.
2022
$10,000
Winter Harbor Music Festival, Winter Harbor, ME
Winter Harbor Music Festival Community Opera
Funding to incorporate professional performers into the production of Le Nozze di Figaro.
2022
$10,000
Winterport Free Library Association, Winterport, ME
Site Work for Installation of Handicap Ramp
Funding for site work necessary to replace ramp with one that is ADA compliant.
2022
$50,000
Woodfords Family Services, Westbrook, ME
Woodfords' Psychiatric Primary Care Physician Consultation Pilot Program
Funding to provide free consultation from Psychiatrists to PCPs.
2021
$10,000
A Company of Girls, Portland, ME
Arts-Based Empowerment, Leadership & Resiliency Afterschool Programming for Underserved Girls
Funding for the Core Empowerment & Resiliency afterschool program and outreach programming.
2021
$2,500
Acorn Productions, Portland, ME
Acorn Productions Expansion of Education Programming Post-pandemic
Funding for adult acting and playwriting classes, the High School Playwriting Program, and the Middle School Playwriting Program.
2021
$6,000
Androscoggin Historical Society, Auburn, ME
Catalog and Organize Storage for Archives and Artifacts not on Display
Funding for shelving, storage and additional Past Perfect software seats.
2021
$42,818
Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, Lewiston, ME
Identifying High-Risk Mainers with Predictive Analytics Who Would Benefit from Earlier Palliative Care Interventions
Funding for a team assistant position and software platform fees.
2021
$10,301
Apex Youth Connection, Biddeford, ME
Increasing access to education through mentorship, engagement, and aspirations-building
Funding for the Trek2Connect mentorship and excursion program at Biddeford Schools.
2021
$20,000
Aroostook Arts And Education Center DBA Wintergreen Arts Center, Presque Isle, ME
Expand After School and Summer Arts Programs to Area Youth Regardless of Ability to Pay
Funding for After School Arts, Summer Arts Camp, and Summer Art with HeART.
2021
$100,000
Aroostook Mental Health Services Inc , Presque Isle, ME
AMHC Expansion of Residential Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit in Aroostook County
Funding for renovations to move the ACSU and increase beds from 5 to 8.
2021
$15,000
Bangor Symphony Orchestra, Bangor, ME
Bangor Symphony Orchestra’s 2021-22 Season
Funding for artists, production, and marketing.
2021
$10,000
Bearnstow, Mount Vernon, ME
Year Three of 4-Year Bearnstow Restoration
Funding to complete Lodge roofing, repair Art Lab foundation, rebuild 2 showers, continue rewiring/replumbing projects, and design a new building.
2021
$5,000
Bethel Area Arts and Music, Bethel, ME
Open Stage for Young Adults
Funding for young adults to perform music, dance, comedy, spoken word, or dramatic reading.
2021
$15,000
Blue Hill Public Library, Blue Hill, ME
The Main Room Project: Adaptability and Design for Community
Funding for building upgrades, front entrance reconstruction, and new furnishings.
2021
$25,000
Boothbay Railway Village, Boothbay, ME
Railway Village Archival Building
Funding for Phase 2 of the the construction of an archival building.
2021
$49,910
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine, Portland, ME
Reading Recovery Initiative
Funding for Power Hour, Brain Gain, and Raz-Kids/Kidzlit programming.
2021
$7,125
Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk, ME
Infrastructure Upgrades
Funding for archival shelving, exterior building painting, and a self-driving robot.
2021
$10,000
Cedars Nursing Care Center Inc., Portland, ME
Expansion of Mindful Connections: A Community-Based Group for Individuals with Early to Moderate Memory Loss
Funding for an outpatient cognitive wellness program for individuals with dementia.
2021
$15,000
Center Theatre Inc., Dovr Foxcroft, ME
Digital Projector Upgrade
Funding to replace the theater's projector.
2021
$100,000
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation, Lewiston, ME
CMH Cancer Care Center
Funding for equipment for the new Central Maine Cancer Institute.
2021
$25,000
Challenger Learning Center of Maine, Bangor, ME
Maine Mice in Space
Funding to incorporate a simulation of the Jackson Laboratory
2021
$20,000
Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, Lovell, ME
Exterior Building Repainting, Main Street Porch & Foundation Stabilization and Repair
Funding to repaint, rebuild west porch stone foundation, install foundation drain, and repair west side foundation and chimney masonry.
2021
$100,000
Childrens Center Early Intervention And Family Support, Augusta, ME
Funding for a 14,000 square foot expansion that includes ten specialized classrooms.
2021
$15,000
Cobscook Community Learning Center, Trescott TWP, ME
Cobscook Experiential Programs: Growth, Equity, Access and Resilience During the Ongoing Pandemic
Funding for student supplies and equipment and to increase teaching staff.
2021
$5,000
Community Library, Lyman, ME
Lighting Upgrade to LED Fixtures and Bulbs
Funding to replace 78 fluorescent lighting fixtures.
2021
$20,000
Deer Isle Stonington Historical Society, Deer Isle, ME
Renovation and Expansion of Archival Storage Space
Funding for renovations to the unused attic area.
2021
$10,000
Deertrees Foundation Ltd, Harrison Road, ME
Light Project
Funding for a new light board and LED lights.
2021
$15,000
Eastport Public Library Association dba Peavey Memorial Library, Eastport, ME
Peavey Library Historic Exterior Restoration Project: Masonry Repointing and Replacement
Funding for masonry restoration.
2021
$20,000
Family Planning Association of Maine dba Maine Family Planning, Augusta, ME
Primary Care Expansion in Aroostook County
Funding for medical equipment and training.
2021
$20,000
Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland, ME
Olson House HSR (Historic Structure Report) Project
Funding to hire consultants to provide a stewardship report.
2021
$10,000
Fifth Maine Regiment Museum, Peaks Island, ME
Fifth Maine Museum (FMM) 2022 Second Floor Window Restoration
Funding to remove, repair and reinstall 11 windows.
2021
$35,000
Fort Kent Historical Society, Fort Kent, ME
Daigle-Dube House foundation, roof, and porches restoration
Funding to restore the foundation, replace the roof, and restore or replace front and rear porches
2021
$60,590
Foundation for Maines Community Colleges, South Portland, ME
Washington County Community College Photovoltaic Panel System for Solar Energy Training
Funding to purchase and install two solar panel array kits.
2021
$4,700
Friends of Alfred Shaker Museum, Alfred, ME
Tree removal and Speaker Series
Funding for a professional arborist and 2022 speaker series.
2021
$7,500
Friends Of Congress Square Park, Portland, ME
2022 In the Square Programming
Funding for 100 free public arts events and activities from May to October 2022.
2021
$10,000
Friends of Cumston Hall, Monmouth, ME
McCabe Lighting Upgrade
Funding for an upgrade to the stage lighting.
2021
$6,500
Friends of Soldiers Memorial Library, Hiram, ME
Arts Center at 8 Hancock Main Floor Third Exit to Improve Safety and Convenience
Funding to install a third exit door and construct an exterior stairway.
2021
$14,000
Gardiner Library Association, Gardiner, ME
Exterior trim painting
Funding to hire a professional painter to paint exterior trim.
2021
$20,000
General Henry Knox Museum dba Knox Museum, Thomaston, ME
The General Henry Knox Museum Window Project
Funding to restore or replace all 63 windows.
2021
$35,000
Greenville Junction Depot Friends, Greenville, ME
Depot Freight Shed Interior Construction and Remodeling
Funding to create a kitchen, storage room, corridor, and two restrooms.
2021
$25,000
Hancock County Auditorium Associates dba The Grand Theater, Ellsworth, ME
HVAC UPGRADE (Energy Efficient Air Quality) (Conditional Grant)
Funding for complete replacement of HVAC system.
2021
$5,000
High Peaks Creative Council, Avon, ME
Maine Barn Quilt Trail
Funding to create a map and guide of 76 community-made barn quilts murals across Franklin and Somerset County.
2021
$29,121
Hubbard Free Library, Hallowell, ME
Phase two of the Hubbard Library’s energy efficiency improvements
Funding to insulate and air seal the attic.
2021
$50,000
Hurricane Island Foundation, Rockland, ME
Hurricane Island Bunkhouse Sprinkler System Project
Funding to install a sprinkler system in the student bunkhouse.
2021
$10,000
Hurricane Island Outward Bound School, Camden, ME
The Thriving Classroom: Supporting Students
Funding for an interactive professional development series for educators.
2021
$3,500
Island Readers and Writers An Initiative for Maine Children, Mount Desert, ME
Storytelling through Art and Music
Funding for an educational program for grades K-8 in three Washington County Schools around the book King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin.
2021
$9,675
IXplore STEM, Inc., Yarmouth, ME
Bio-Technology Education and Resource Program (Bio-Tech Ed)
Funding for educator training, teaching materials, and Mobile Lab kits.
2021
$30,000
Jobs for Maines Graduates Inc, Augusta, ME
JMG's College Success Program in Southern Maine
Funding for support of at-risk students at SMCC and USM.
2021
$50,000
Johnson Hall Inc., Gardiner, ME
Renovation of the 1864 Johnson Hall Opera House Theater
Funding for Phase 2, including interior seating, staging, and lighting.
2021
$50,000
Lets Get Ready Inc., Boston, MA
Let’s Get Ready & Southern Maine Community College Success Program Partnership
Funding for mentoring for 2,200 SMCC students.
2021
$28,200
Lincolnville Historical Society, Lincolnville, ME
Beach Schoolhouse Restoration Project: Preserving the Past, Creating Our Future
Funding for structural repairs, installing an ADA bathroom, and waterproofing.
2021
$7,000
Literacy Volunteers of Bangor, Bangor, ME
Teach One, Reach One: Rebuilding a community-based program in a post-pandemic environment
Funding to recruit and train 45 new tutors and work with 50-60 new students.
2021
$10,000
Lovell Historical Society, Lovell, ME
Restoration of the Second Floor of the Lovell Historical Society's Kimball-Stanford House
Funding to repair the walls, floors, and ceilings of the three bedrooms and add electrical service.
2021
$8,463
Mad Horse Theatre Company, South Portland, ME
Sound Design Improvements
Funding for speakers, amplifier, mixer, audio interface, and a MacBook Pro with software.
2021
$6,000
Maine Academy of Modern Music, Portland, ME
Making Music at the Children's Museum and Theater of Maine (CMTM)
Funding for 4 Open Mic sessions and 9 Day of Rock sessions.
2021
$10,000
Maine Alliance for Arts Education, Augusta, ME
Expanding the Pilot: County-wide Group Theater Integration Training for English Teachers in Washington County (WaCo)
Funding for theater integration training and the development of a county-wide virtual teacher learning community.
2021
$50,000
Maine Charitable Mechanic Association, Portland, ME
"Restoration and Repair of the Historic “Clerestory” Roof of Mechanics’ Hall, Congress Street’s Italianate Landmark."
Funding to replace the upper and lower roof and restore siding, clerestory windows, and
gutter system.
2021
$3,000
Maine Film Association, Portland, ME
The 2022 MFA Winter Film Challenge
Funding for a weekend-long filmmaking celebration, including a 72-hour challenge for teams to write, shoot, and edit a short film.
2021
$15,000
Maine Historical Society, Portland, ME
Northern Threads: Two Centuries of Dress at Maine Historical Society
Funding for a physical and online exhibition of Maine fashion from late-18th to mid-20th centuries.
2021
$7,000
Maine Humanities Council, Portland, ME
The Discussion Project
Funding for books and facilitators for 90 discussion projects.
2021
$5,000
Maine Jewish Film Festival, Portland, ME
2021 Maine Jewish Film Festival
Funding for a week long virtual event including films, discussions, and concerts.
2021
$5,000
Maine Maritime Museum, Bath, ME
"Arthur Beaumont: Art of the Sea" Exhibit
Funding to bring a traveling exhibit of paintings to Maine by the official artist of the Navy during World War II.
2021
$7,500
Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance, Augusta, ME
Increasing Equitable Access to STEM Learning in Maine
Funding for a virtual learning center, conference room at MMSA’s headquarters, and an education specialist position.
2021
$5,000
Maine State Music Theatre, Brunswick, ME
Dust Collection System for MSMT Shop
Funding to install an industrial strength dust collection system.
2021
$17,000
MaineHealth Care at Home, Saco, ME
Lifeline Alert Systems for Homebound Hospice Patients
Funding for activation and monthly fees for 38 Philips Lifeline medical alert systems for 1 year.
2021
$10,000
Midcoast Youth Theater, Brunswick, ME
Midcoast Youth Theater's Return To The Stage!
Funding for show rights, venues, equipment, and other expenses for the 2022 season.
2021
$10,000
Milestone Foundation Inc, Portland, ME
Remote Recovery Infrastructure
Funding for 9 laptops and 2 tablets.
2021
$20,000
Millay House Rockland, Rockland, ME
Rehabilitation of the South Side of Millay House, a Double House at 198-200 Broadway, Rockland.
Funding for interior renovations.
2021
$50,000
Mount Desert Island Hospital, Bar Harbor, ME
Fixed-Place MRI Project
Funding for the purchase and construction of a Philips Ingenia Ambition MRI system.
2021
$9,000
Nasson Center Redevelopment Inc dba Nasson Community Center, Springvale, ME
Sound and Technical Equipment for Little Theatre
Funding to upgrade microphones, lights, and the piano.
2021
$25,000
New England Music Camp Association d/b/a Snow Pond Center for the Arts, Sidney, ME
The Building of a New & Dedicated Visual Arts Studio (conditional grant)
Funding for a visual arts studio.
2021
$25,000
North Yarmouth Historical Society, North Yarmouth, ME
Old Town House is Moving Into the Future Capital Campaign
Funding to move and renovate the building.
2021
$50,000
Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital, Presque Isle, ME
Northern Light AR Gould Hospital (NL ARG) Cardiac Telemonitoring Replacement and Expansion
Funding for a new cardiac telemonitoring system.
2021
$75,000
Northern Light CA Dean Hospital, Greenville, ME
Northern Light CA Dean - A Moosehead Legacy: Preserving the Promise
Funding to replace the existing main hospital building with a new facility.
2021
$38,447
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, ME
Complex Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy (cOpAT) Model Pilot Program for Patients Requiring Long-term Antibiotics
Funding for one year of funding for a cOpAT Coordinator.
2021
$40,000
Northern Light Health Home Care and Hospice, South Portland, ME
Home Telemonitoring for Economically Disadvantaged Mainers
Funding for 34 home telemonitoring devices.
2021
$50,000
Northern Light Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, Ellsworth, ME
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital Capital Campaign: Building on a Promise
Funding to renovate the Birthing Center and upgrade the Medical/Surgical Unit.
2021
$25,000
Ogunquit Museum of American Art, Ogunquit, ME
Windows to the Future
Funding to replace rear windows and entrance.
2021
$5,000
One Longfellow Square, Portland, ME
Paint OLS lobby and venue, adding murals by Portland artist, Rachel Gloria Adams
Funding to paint the interior of the space, including a mural.
2021
$10,000
Opera House Arts, Stonington, ME
Expanding our production capabilities with a new modern lighting control console
Funding for a new light board.
2021
$10,000
Opera Maine, Portland, ME
The Elixir of Love by Gaetano Donizetti
Funding for a production on July 28 and 30.
2021
$16,889
Peninsula Ambulance Corps, Blue Hill, ME
Increasing Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Safety of Patients and EMS Personnel
Funding to purchase a Lucas 3 Chest Compression System.
2021
$22,840
Penobscot Community Health Center, Inc. (PCHC), Bangor, ME
Infant Hearing Tests – Enabling Continued Service to Central and Northern Maine
Funding for Auditory Brain Stem Response (ABR) testing equipment and software.
2021
$15,000
Porter Memorial Library, Machias, ME
Chimney repair
Funding to remove damaged plaster, weld the chimney flashing, and reseal the masonry.
2021
$12,500
Portland Chamber Music Festival, Portland, ME
2022 Concert Season and Strategic Initiatives
Funding for performances and strategic planning.
2021
$30,000
Portland Public Library, Portland, ME
Updating the lighting in the Library’s Rines Auditorium to serve as a cultural meeting place
Funding for lighting upgrades and hybrid meeting technology.
2021
$10,000
Portsmouth Historical Society, Portsmouth, NH
Imagine That! The Power of Picture Books (conditional grant)
Funding for an exhibition of children's picture book art by author-illustrators from Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.
2021
$25,000
Quoddy Tides Foundation DBA Tides Institute, Eastport, ME
Phase Two: Transforming the Masonic Building, the Tides Institute & Eastern Coast of Maine ( )
Funding for renovation of the front facade.
2021
$20,000
Rangeley Friends Of The Performing Arts Inc., Rangeley, ME
RFA Lakeside Theater façade and marquee improvement project
Funding to replace the building façade and add an electronic marquee.
2021
$5,000
Roque Bluffs Community Center, Roque Bluffs, ME
Phase IV of the Preservation, Enhancement and Augmented Accessibility (PEAA) Project of RBCC.
Funding to replace sill and stabilize the foundation, clapboard one wall, install a new external door, and create a walkway.
2021
$9,122
Ruggles House Society, Columbia Falls, ME
Ruggles House Roof Replacement and Exterior Paint Project
Funding for a new roof, to refinish front windows, and paint fences and porches.
2021
$10,000
Salt Bay Chamberfest, Damariscotta, ME
Doors Open! Salt Bay Chambefest
Funding for the annual 15-concert series and River Muse: A Musical Celebration of the Damariscotta River.
2021
$10,000
Schoodic Arts For All, Winter Harbor, ME
The New 3Rs at an Old Schoolhouse: Renovations, Resources, and Revenue
Funding for interior renovations including painting, heating updates, insulation, and adding modular workstations.
2021
$3,500
Seal Bay Festival, Vinalhaven, ME
Seal Bay Festival 2021 concert season
Funding for the 18th festival July 14-17 and August 11-19, 2021.
2021
$10,000
Sorrento Public Library Corporation, Sorrento, ME
Sorrento Public Library: Historic Building Renovations
Funding to replace the shingles on the roof and all dormer flashings on the building.
2021
$53,710
St Joseph Hospital, Bangor, ME
Pinpoint
Funding to expand the Pinpoint mobile panic button system in 64 inpatient rooms, surrounding hallways and stairwells.
2021
$20,000
Sweetser, Saco, ME
Sweetser’s Curriculum Enrichment Project
Funding to purchase updated reading, writing, and math curriculum.
2021
$20,000
Tate House Museum, Portland, ME
Updated Gutter and Downspout System and Improved Drainage at Tate House
Funding to replace gutters/downspouts and connect the fourth downspout to the existing underground drainpipe.
2021
$15,000
Telling Room, Portland, ME
Support for the 2021-22 Anthology Project - Theme: MYSTERY
Funding to publish a total of 10-12 books and produce 12-20 community readings to share student writing.
2021
$20,000
Theater at Monmouth, Monmouth, ME
Artist Housing Project: The Renovation of Toad Hall Final Phase
Funding for the renovation of two bathrooms and plumbing upgrades to all bathrooms and the kitchen.
2021
$15,000
Tree Street Youth, Inc., Lewiston, ME
Tree Street Pre-K Bridge Program
Funding to pilot programming for 4-year-olds from 1-3 pm daily.
2021
$15,000
Trekkers, Rockland, ME
Uplifting the Aspirations of Rural Youth: Direct Youth Mentoring Program
Funding for program staff, expeditions, and transportation.
2021
$15,000
Unity Public Library, Unity, ME
The Children's Room at the Unity Public Library
Funding to build the book collection and furnish the children’s/young adult room for a new library.
2021
$150,000
University of New England, Portland, ME
Institute for Interprofessional Education and Practice
Funding for a new home for the College of Osteopathic Medicine on the Portland Campus that will also serve as the programmatic home for interprofessional education (IPE).
2021
$20,000
Victoria Mansion, Portland, ME
Completing the Principal Façade: Restoring Victoria Mansion’s Rooftop Balustrades
Funding to restore three balustrades on the first story rooftops.
2021
$10,000
Virginia Project, Inc., Bath, ME
Virginia Pre-Commissioning Package.
Funding for safety and navigation equipment.
2021
$15,000
Waterfall Arts, Belfast, ME
Glassblowing elective class at Waterfall Arts for BAHS students in the 2021/22 school year.
Funding for a Introduction to Glassblowing class for 12 juniors and seniors at Belfast Area High School.
2021
$20,500
Wendell Gilley Museum of Bird Carving, Southwest Hbr, ME
Collection Storage Expansion and Renovation
Funding to expand basement storage area and upgrade the HVAC system.
2021
$25,000
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Dover, NH
Enhancing Heart Failure Patients’ Care through Life-Saving Remote Monitoring Technology
Funding for a Nurse Navigator and to purchase a CardioMEMS Heart Failure System.
2021
$20,000
Wesserunsett Arts Council, Skowhegan, ME
Skowhegan Opera House Revitalization
Funding for Phase 1 of renovations including a new roof, lighting, audio equipment, electrical work, and insulation.
2021
$25,000
Western Maine Play Museum, Wilton, ME
Western Maine Play Museum Pavillion
Funding to build a three-season pavilion.
2021
$25,000
Wood Island Life Saving Station Association, Kittery Point, ME
Wood Island Station Restoration, Phase Six
Funding to restore the the marine railway.
2020
5,000
317 Main Community Music Center, Yarmouth, ME
Free Access to Music Education through Community Partnerships
Funding for 400+ students in Greater Portland to participate in free weekly music programming.
2020
13,346
Apex Youth Connection, Biddeford, ME
School-based STEM and workplace readiness programs
Funding to implement a curriculum for 50 students at Biddeford Schools that teaches physics, engineering, and math.
2020
100,000
Aroostook Mental Health Services Inc , Presque Isle, ME
AMHC Expansion of Residential Adult Crisis Stabilization Services (ACSU) into Washington County
Funding for renovations to create a 5 five-bed ACSU.
2020
10,000
ArtVan, Bath, ME
Art Bag Mobile Art Therapy Connections for Youth
Funding for bags of artmaking supplies for participants and equipment to film YouTube lessons.
2020
20,000
Association Culturelle et Historique du Mont Carmel, Lille Grand Isle, ME
La Vie Encore
Funding for renovations to the Musee (former church) and the Exhibition building.
2020
20,000
Bar Harbor Historical Society, Bar Harbor, ME
Preserving the Collection (Artifacts and Archives)
Funding for 3 heat pump units for the third floor.
2020
10,000
Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School, Rockport, ME
Bay Chamber Concerts Screen Door Summer Music Festival
Funding for an outdoor classical Music Festival from August 11-15, 2021 featuring over 20 performances.
2020
10,000
Belfast Area Child Care Services Inc, Waldo, ME
Install an energy-efficient propane heating system to replace an irreparable oil furnace
Funding to replace heating system.
2020
5,000
Biddeford Mills Museum, Biddeford, ME
Virtual Tour of the Pepperell Mill Campus
Funding for a professional-grade virtual tour.
2020
20,000
Boys Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley, Gardiner, ME
Boys & Girls Club of Kennebec Valley (BGCKV) Makerspace with STEAM Programming
Funding for equipment for a STEAM Makerspace in the new Clubhouse.
2020
25,000
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Inc, Boothbay, ME
The Great Story of the Little People and The Giant Trolls
Funding to install a troll sculpture exhibit by Thomas Dambo for the 2021 season.
2020
15,000
Curran Homestead Inc, Orrington, ME
The Learning Barn Re-Purposing Old Spaces for New Learning Places at 19th Century Curran Village
Funding to renovate the barn, addressing issues with drainage, framing, flooring, exterior sheathing, and the roof.
2020
10,000
Damariscotta Montessori School, Nobleboro, ME
Outdoor Classroom and Garden Expansion
Funding to expand an outdoor classroom community garden area and to purchase 10 computers.
2020
7,000
Denmark Arts Center, Denmark, ME
Growing Arts in Denmark; Affordable, Accessible, Absorbing!
Funding for Kid's Camps, Family Fun Friday events, and live music performances.
2020
20,000
Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education, Beals, ME
Let's Find Out How to Learn From a Distance with DEI
Funding for education outreach including visits to classrooms, professional development, and Science kits for teachers.
2020
75,000
Eastern Maine Community College, Bangor, ME
EMCC A Student-First Approach to Responsive Education and Training in the Technical Skills
Funding for professional development, new software, research, and curriculum development to engage students in new and accessible ways.
2020
10,500
Eastport Arts Center, Eastport, ME
Facing the Future New Entrance is Top Need to Enter the New Norm
Funding for improvements to the lobby and outside deck.
2020
45,000
Ecology Education Inc dba The Ecology School, Saco, ME
Implementing Innovative AgroEcology and Human Ecology Curricula for Students at River Bend Farm
Funding to teach 3,500 students about food systems and nature, including curriculum development and room and board.
2020
10,000
Farmington Historical Society, Farmington, ME
Titcomb House Museum Expansion
Funding for interior renovations, equipment, exterior painting, and roof repair.
2020
8,575
Farmington Public Library , Farmington, ME
Protect the Passerby Installing Snow Guards on the Roof
Funding to install snow guards.
2020
100,000
Foundation for Maines Community Colleges, South Portland, ME
Central Maine Community College Criminal Justice Simulation Center
Funding for a ranch-style house with attached garage, briefing room, and open space.
2020
15,000
Freedom Community Historical Society, Freedom, ME
Keen Hall Restoration-Phase Three
Funding to repair flooring, clapboards, windows, and doors.
2020
10,000
Friends of Liberty Hall, Machiasport, ME
Restoration of Liberty Hall's Rear Facade Phase 3, part 2
Funding to repair the rear wall and paint the rear facade.
2020
5,400
Friends of Seguin Island Light Station, Bath, ME
Seguin Island Museum
Funding for new graphic panels.
2020
5,000
Friends of the Swans Island Lighthouse, Swan's Island, ME
Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse Tower Historic Window Restoration
Funding to replace damaged glass block windows.
2020
15,000
Fryeburg Academy, Fryeburg, ME
2020 Campus Reopening Initiative During Covid
Funding for equipment, supplies, software, renovations, and training needed to open the school during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020
15,000
Fryeburg Rescue Association, Fryeburg, ME
Lucas Device Purchase
Funding for a device that provides automated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
2020
15,000
Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Portland, ME
Discovering a Digital Field Notebook to Foster Connected Learning Ecosystems
Funding for a plan to create a virtual Field Notebook for LabVenture participants.
2020
9,000
Herring Gut Learning Center, Port Clyde, ME
Fresh to Salt Flowing Together
Funding for curriculum and professional development for middle school teachers about watersheds.
2020
2,000
Hewnoaks Artist Colony, Portland, ME
Wild Light
Funding for a public event featuring performances and an exhibition of artwork in partnership with the Greater Lovell Land Trust and the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library.
2020
7,000
History House Association dba Skowhegan History House Museum Research Center, Skowhegan, ME
Wabanaki Voices Connecting Past, Present, Future
Funding for an exhibit of cultural artifacts/materials, children's programming, speaker events, and historic signage.
2020
7,500
Indigo Arts Alliance, Portland, ME
Beautiful Blackbird Children's Book Festival and Series Celebrating Writers Across the African Diaspora
Funding for a summer street book festival in Portland including illustration workshops, live music, games, readings, and staged performances.
2020
100,000
Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, ME
Genome-wide CRISPR knockout screen to identify ecDNA dependencies. (8 month extension)
Funding to study the genes that may be responsible for maintenance of abnormal ecDNA elements in cancer cells, which will advance both research and patient care globally.
2020
1,600
Jackson Memorial Library, Tenants Harbor, ME
T.A.L.E.S Kits
Funding to create Take Away Literacy Enrichment Skills kits for young readers.
2020
20,000
Kennebec Valley Dental Coalition DBA Waterville Community Dental Center, Oakland, ME
A New Model to Meet Children's Needs in Maine's Rural Head Start Programs
Funding for equipment, initial supplies, and coordination for a “Virtual Dental Home“ model at 4 Head Start centers.
2020
15,000
Kennebec Valley Mental Health Center dba Kennebec Behavioral Health, Waterville, ME
Home & Community-Based Treatment Program
Funding for in-home, team-based therapy for children/youth and their families.
2020
12,000
Kezar Falls Circulating Library, Parsonsfield, ME
Window Restoration Project 2020
Funding to restore the sashes of 11 windows and repair the windowsills.
2020
4,600
KidsPeace, Ellsworth, ME
KidsPeace Graham Lake Schools Educational Technology Enhancements
Funding for a Seesaw educational platform subscription and eight tablets.
2020
6,200
L A Arts, Lewiston, ME
LA Arts Gallery Improvement Project
Funding for improved exhibition lighting, gallery furniture, and a book cart.
2020
10,000
Lewiston Auburn Community Little Theatre, Auburn, ME
Emergency Repairs to Exterior Entrance Canopy Structures
Funding for repairs to 3 canopies including structural supports, roof deck, and repointing to the brick work.
2020
13,000
Lincoln County Historical Association Inc, Wiscasset, ME
Interior Remediation and Restoration of the Museum and Old Jail in Wiscasset
Funding to upgrade the electrical system in the jailor's house and repair sections of plaster.
2020
15,000
Mabel Wadsworth Women s Health Center, Bangor, ME
Primary Care Practice Improvements
Funding for exam tables, phlebotomy chair, 2 laptops, and supplies.
2020
75,000
Maine Behavioral Healthcare, South Portland, ME
Transforming Access to Behavioral Healthcare for Maine Individuals with Autism and Developmental Disorders
Finding for a new Center of Excellence for Autism and Developmental Disorders in Westbrook.
2020
20,000
Maine Discovery Museum, Bangor, ME
Discover From Home
Funding for science kits for students in central and Downeast Maine.
2020
10,000
Maine Forest and Logging Museum, Bradley, ME
Expanding, improving and maintaining access to under-utilized museum structures.
Funding for repairs and renovations on 4 structures and adding access ramps throughout the museum.
2020
15,000
Maine Irish Heritage Center, Portland, ME
Bell Tower Restoration Project
Funding to repair damaged masonry on the southeast corner of the bell tower.
2020
20,000
Maine Media Workshops and College, Rockport, ME
Serving a broader and more diverse community through Digital Resources.
Funding to create digital programming including virtual studio spaces, workshops, and library materials.
2020
10,000
Maine Robotics, Orono, ME
Maine Robotics Equipment Upgrade
Funding to purchase 40 LEGO Robot Inventor sets and 40 laptops.
2020
10,000
Maine State Ballet, Falmouth, ME
Upgrading Lights in Maine State Ballet
Support to purchase new energy efficient stage lighting.
2020
50,000
MaineHealth dba Pen Bay Medical Center, Rockland, ME
Emergency Department Renovation and Expansion Project at Pen Bay Medical Center
Funding to add nine exam rooms, a second triage room, a negative pressure room, and a dedicated multi-room behavioral health suite.
2020
10,000
Mayo Street Arts, Portland, ME
Accessibility renovations including a wheelchair lift, front entrance, concessions area and welcome mural.
Funding to renovate the theater and arts space to be accessible.
2020
6,000
McArthur Public Library , Biddeford, ME
Reopening Projects and Direct Patron Services
Funding for increased cleaning and security, winter coats for children, to distribute books by mail, expand e-book services, and start Digital Hot Spot Lending.
2020
5,000
Midcoast Literacy, Bath, ME
Read With Me Family Literacy Program
Funding for monthly in-class sessions for Head Start students that include story time, an activity, and a free copy of the featured book.
2020
45,237
MRH Corp DBA Northern Light Mayo Hospital, Dover Foxcroft, ME
Piscataquis County Telehealth Expansion
Funding for four sets of telehealth equipment for sites located in Corinth, Dexter, Dover-Foxcroft, and Milo.
2020
20,000
Museum L A, Lewiston, ME
Bringing Museum L-A's Exhibits and Tours Online for All to Enjoy
Funding for virtual tours and online mini-exhibits.
2020
10,000
New England Steam Corporation, Winterport, ME
Locomotive 470 Tender Spring Replacement
Funding to replace 16 sets of heavy leaf springs as part of the train restoration.
2020
50,000
North Yarmouth Academy, Yarmouth, ME
STEM Education at NYA
Funding to upgrade the core network and create additional STEM offerings for students.
2020
10,000
Northeast Historic Film, Bucksport, ME
Funding to Repair the Alamo Theatre Fly Loft
Funding to repair masonry and replace the roof and fly wall.
2020
25,000
Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital, Blue Hill, ME
Improved Technology for Better Outcomes Hologic Selenia Dimensions 3-D Mammography Machine for Blue Hill Hospital
Funding to purchase a 3-D Mammography machine.
2020
10,000
Oasis Health Network Inc dba Oasis Free Clinics, Brunswick, ME
Increasing Dental Access for Uninsured Adults
Funding to increase the paid Dentist’s hours from 8 to 14 while COVID-19 has kept Dentists from volunteering.
2020
50,000
Olympia Snowe Women s Leadership Institute, Portland, ME
The Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute's “My Values,” “My Voice,” and “My Vision” program.
Funding to underwrite program costs for 50 “Olympia’s Leaders”.
2020
25,000
Opportunity Alliance, South Portland, ME
Collective Action Supporting Children
Funding to provide mental health supports to Head Start children and engage family voice in the planning and execution of Social Emotional Learning strategies.
2020
7,000
Palaver Strings, Portland, ME
Palaver Music Center Strings Program
Funding for 10 instruments and 10 tablets to lend to students.
2020
20,000
Pejepscot Historical Society , Brunswick, ME
Restoration and Repair of Chimneys on Skolfield-Whittier House and Pejepscot Museum & Research Center Property
Funding to repair 4 of the 7 chimneys.
2020
10,000
Penobscot Marine Museum, Searsport, ME
Fowler-True-Ross House Restoration
Funding to paint the exterior trim and clapboards.
2020
5,000
Penobscot Theatre Company, Bangor, ME
Comprehensive Sound System Overhaul for Audience Enhancement
Funding for a new sound system.
2020
5,000
Penquis Community Action Program Inc, Bangor, ME
Conscious Discipline
Funding for online resiliency training and resources for re-opening Head Start programs.
2020
15,000
Phillips Historical Society Museum, Phillips, ME
Phillips Historical Society Essential Museum Maintenance and Repair for 2020
Funding for a structural condition assessment, to replace a chimney and the roof, paint entire structure, and restore damaged window sashes.
2020
5,000
Pihcintu, Windham, ME
Hearing Each Refugee
Funding to create virtual videos for high school students to stimulate dialogue around refugee/immigrant issues.
2020
20,000
Poland Spring Preservation Society, Poland Spring, ME
All Souls Chapel Restoration
Funding to repair the steeple, bell tower, and roof.
2020
5,000
Portland Bach Experience, Portland, ME
Portland Bach Experience June 2020 Picnic Performances
Funding for two family-friendly classical music concerts.
2020
10,000
Portland Ballet Company, Portland, ME
Victorian Nutcracker Renovations
Funding to replace or refurbish Victorian Nutcracker sets, props, and costumes.
2020
20,000
Portland Community Squash, Portland, ME
Portland Community Squash 2021 Program Support Through COVID-19
Funding for Junior Squash League and to expand Rally Portland participants from 36 to 42.
2020
5,940
Portland Lyric Theater, South Portland, ME
Lyric Music Theater Auditorium Balcony Structural Repair
Funding to repair a crack in the balcony.
2020
15,000
Portland Museum of Art, Portland, ME
PMA Payson Building Accessibility Project
Funding to renovate the entrance to the main building.
2020
25,000
Rice Public Library, Kittery, ME
Transforming the 19th Century Rice Building into a 21st Century Library Community Room AV System
Funding for an AV system for a new community room, part of an addition to consolidate Kittery's two existing library buildings into one.
2020
20,000
Rippleffect Inc, Portland, ME
Rippleffect & Portland Middle School All Students Outside Initiative
Funding for group outdoor experiences for student in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
2020
12,000
Robbinston Historical Society, Robbinston, ME
Grace Chapel Rehabilitation
Funding for Phase 1 to replace the roof and to reinforce the interior walls.
2020
4,000
Rufus Porter Museum, Bridgton, ME
Collections Management and Display
Funding to photograph the collection, to upgrade the collections software, and purchase a new display case and computer.
2020
17,000
Sandcastle Preschool Program Foundation Inc dba L A Hearing Center, Lewiston, ME
Sandcastle Telehealth Expansion
Funding for computers, software, and IT upgrages to provide remote clinical and educational services.
2020
20,000
Saving Smiles of Maine, Windsor, ME
Saving Smiles for Miles Program - Teledentistry
Funding for equipment and software to add teledentistry to their services.
2020
15,000
Scribners Mill Preservation Inc, Harrison, ME
Construction of an Educational Exhibit Timber Framed Building
Funding to build a 14’ x 40’ timber framed exhibit shed for an oxen shoeing display.
2020
10,000
Shalom House, Portland, ME
Shalom House Art Program
Funding for art supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE), and cleaning supplies.
2020
14,042
Southwest Harbor Tremont Nursing Service, Southwest Harbor, ME
Handheld portable radio replacement.
Funding to replace handheld radios.
2020
20,000
Spirit Series Inc, Yarmouth, ME
SPIRIT SERIES At Home Initiative
Funding for a statewide online program working with students to create videos inspired by the lives of the historic heroes.
2020
50,000
Spurwink Services, Portland, ME
Spurwink Project ECCO (Enhancing Care and Community Online)
Funding to create a patient portal and enhanced Electronic Health Record.
2020
8,000
Sullivan Sorrento Historical Society, Sullivan, ME
Urann Historic Home project
Funding to install a heating system and repair walls, windows, and doors.
2020
20,000
Timelines Community Inc, Thorndike, ME
Farwell Museum and General Store
Funding for building repairs to create a seasonal Museum, a year-round general store, and basement workshop space.
2020
50,000
Unity College, Unity, ME
TERRAIN at Unity College
Funding for curriculum development for TERRAIN, an expeditionary education model for first and second-year students.
2020
26,750
University of Maine, Orono, ME
UMaine Summer Bridge Pilot
Funding to pilot a pre-college program focused primarily on first generation, low income students.
2020
10,000
Wayfinder Schools, Camden, ME
Passages Program
Funding for young parents and other at-risk youth to earn a high school diploma.
2020
20,000
Whitefield Library, Whitefield, ME
Whitefield Library & Community Center Building Renovation Project
Funding for Phase One of renovations including adding support beams, fire safety, insulation, and a bathroom.
2019
$10,000
A Company of Girls, Portland, ME
Arts-Based Empowerment, Leadership & Resiliency Programming for Girls
Funding for two afterschool programs, elementary aged “Fledglings” and middle/high school aged “Ensemble.”
2019
$2,000
Acorn Productions, Portland, ME
Acorn Productions Seeks Funds to Expand our Acting Class Offerings to Include on Camera Work
Funding for a digital camera, TV, and marketing activities.
2019
$10,000
Albion Public Library, Albion, ME
Albion Public Library Renovation and Addition
Funding to renovate a garage and to build a new room connecting the garage space and current library.
2019
$7,000
ALS Association Northern New England Chapter, Concord, NH
ALS Association Northern New England Care Giver Lab
Funding to provide trainings for caregivers of people diagnosed with ALS at 3 Maine locations in 2020.
2019
$25,000
American Red Cross of Maine, Portland, ME
Next Generation Blood Drives: Cutting-Edge Scales Improve Efficiency and Safety
Funding to purchase 85 blood collection scales to be used across Maine.
2019
$25,000
Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice , Lewiston, ME
Extending the Impact of Palliative Care Through Nursing Care & Coordination
Funding to hire a palliative care nurse.
2019
$5,000
Apogee Arts dba Alison Chase Performance, Brooksville, ME
Alison Chase/Performance’s 10th Anniversary Season Performance and Community Engagement Programming
Funding for two new performance projects in Maine - Spectral Tales and Breaking Bold.
2019
$9,025
Aroostook County Action Program, Presque Isle, ME
Spot Vision Screener to Ensure Students Receive the Early Preventative Care They Need
Funding to purchase equipment to detect vision abnormalities of Head Start students.
2019
$10,000
Bar Harbor Festival Corporation, Bar Harbor, ME
BH Festival Opera "Carmen" at the Criterion Theatre & Young Audience Performance at Jesup Library
Funding for a fully-staged performance of "Carmen" and a free performance for young audiences.
2019
$4,403
Belfast Creative Coalition, Belfast, ME
Marketing and Outreach Enhancement Project
Funding for 2 computers, printer, projector and marketing activities.
2019
$20,000
Belfast Maskers, Belfast, ME
The Belfast Maskers--Build the Bazz
Funding to renovate a newly purchased building and eliminate a purchase loan.
2019
$12,000
Berwick Library Association, Berwick, ME
Berwick Public Library Interior Refurbishment:Stack Shelving Improvement
Funding to replace the stack shelving.
2019
$25,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine, Westbrook, ME
“Big Learners”: Targeting At-risk School-aged Children to Improve Reading, Social, and Language Skills through Mentoring
Funding to expand the Big Learners program to an additional 75 students.
2019
$10,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine, Portland, ME
My Great Futures
Funding for specialized staff, social and lifestyle supports, travel for college visits and job shadowing, strategic partnerships, and improving technology.
2019
$5,000
Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk, ME
Building Engagement through Innovation
Funding for educational programs, a podcast, videos, a new engagement coordinator, collaborative projects, and wayfinding signage.
2019
$10,000
Bridgton Historical Society, Bridgton, ME
A Fresh Start: Eradicating the Collections Cataloging Backlog
Funding to properly store, inventory and catalog a backlog of historical items.
2019
$60,000
Capital Kids dba Boys & Girls Club of Augusta, Augusta, ME
Alternative to Suspension - Gardiner Area High School Expansion
Funding to expand the A2S Program to include other local school districts starting with Gardiner High School.
2019
$8,000
Celebration Barn Theater, South Paris, ME
Repairing the Barn
Funding for renovations to the south side of the building, which is the performers entrance.
2019
$5,000
Center for Painted Wall Preservation, Hallowell, ME
2020 Conserving Our Painted Past Symposium
Funding for a symposium in April 2020 which will convene owners, conservators and caregivers of 19th century painted walls in Maine and New England.
2019
$5,000
Chase Emerson Memorial Library, Deer Isle, ME
Deer Isle Library Interior Upgrade: From Makeshift to Purpose-Built
Funding to purchase a circulation desk, chair, and storage and repair the stone fireplace and chimney.
2019
$25,000
Children's Discovery Museum, Augusta, ME
We Are Makers - The Children’s Museum’s Mill MakerSpace Exhibit
Funding to develop a Mill exhibit at the new museum location in Waterville.
2019
$5,000
Choral Art Society, Portland, ME
Maine Premier Performances of Considering Matthew Shepard
Funding for four performances of Considering Matthew Shepard in March 2020.
2019
$3,500
Classical Uprising, Brunswick, ME
Support for Professional Musicians, Oratorio Chorale November 2019 Performance of Handel's Israel in Egypt
Funding for 2 performances of Handel's Israel in Egypt in Portland and Brunswick.
2019
$12,500
Cobscook Community Learning Center, Trescott Township, ME
Expanding Access: Supporting Cobscook Experiential Program for High School Students in Developing 8th Grade Curriculum
Funding to develop an 8th grade curriculum and create a Cobscook catalog.
2019
$41,224
Colby College, Waterville, ME
Sum Camp: Numeracy through Art and Performance
Funding for a month-long math summer camp for 20 local public elementary school students who struggle with basic mathematics.
2019
$25,000
College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, ME
Building Interdisciplinary STEM Capacity: Integrating Robotics and Microcontrollers with Field Research and Data Analysis
Funding to purchase equipment for students to build environmental sensors and robots, deploy them, and analyze the data that they collect.
2019
$20,000
Community Dental, Portland, ME
Technology Upgrades to Reduce Costs and Expand Access to Oral Healthcare
Funding to upgrade the bandwidth at the Lewiston and Rumford centers, and migrate their server to a cloud hosting environment.
2019
$20,000
Count Me In, Portland, ME
Expanding Capacity Building at Count Me In to Increase Statewide Impact
Funding to transition to an independent nonprofit and enhanced fundraising and marketing.
2019
$24,975
Dempsey Centers for Quality Cancer Care, Lewiston, ME
Expanding the Healing Tree Program for Youth & Families in South Portland (1 year extension)
Funding for the expansion of The Healing Tree program, which serves youth and families impacted by cancer.
2019
$5,000
Dexter Public Health Association, Dexter, ME
Storage Shed Update Equipment
Funding to update medical equipment and for a shed to store donated loan equipment.
2019
$12,500
Eastport Health Care, Inc., Eastport, ME
Updated Air Compressor and Instrument Sterilizer for EHC Dental
Funding to replace a dental air compressor and statim (sterilizer).
2019
$10,000
Eastport Public Library Association dba Peavey Memorial Library, Eastport, ME
Peavey Library Historic Exterior Restoration Project
Funding for roof and gutter repairs.
2019
$10,000
Educate Maine, Portland, ME
Expanding K-12 Computer Science Education Through Individualized District Support
Funding for workshops and ongoing coaching and technical support for 12 Maine K-12 school districts to create computer science education pathways.
2019
$9,750
Effingham Preservation Society, Effingham, NH
Upper Window Restoration
Funding to restore and preserve the upper windows in the circa 1816 building.
2019
$10,000
Falmouth Memorial Library, Falmouth, ME
Becoming a Family Place Library with Inviting Spaces and Flexible Furnishings
Funding for movable shelving, educational toys, and furnishings for the children's wing.
2019
$20,000
Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland, ME
Farnsworth Art Museum Auditorium – Technology Upgrades
Funding for sound system and lighting upgrades.
2019
$10,000
Fifth Maine Regiment Museum, Peaks Island, ME
Replacing the roof on the priceless Fifth Maine Regiment Museum located on Peaks Island
Funding to replace/repair the Museum's roof.
2019
$72,000
Foundation for Maine's Community Colleges, South Portland, ME
Northern Maine Community College Integrated Robotics Training and Certification for Degree and Non-degree Programs
Funding for a robotic arm and education training cart and classroom technology upgrades.
2019
$75,000
Foundation for Maine's Community Colleges, South Portland, ME
York County Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing Program Expansion
Funding for equipment and building renovations to expand the Advanced Manufacturing program.
2019
$20,000
Foxcroft Academy, Dover Foxcroft, ME
Foxcroft Academy Indoor Track and Multi-Purpose Field House
Funding to build a new indoor track and multi-purpose field house.
2019
$4,502
Friends of Alfred Shaker Museum, Alfred, ME
Outfitting Alfred Shaker Museum's Library/Office
Funding for furniture, library supplies and to revise the museum brochure to feature the new library and museum office space.
2019
$5,000
Friends of Congress Square Park, Portland, ME
In the Square Public Arts Programming
Funding for 100 free public arts events from May through October 2020.
2019
$15,000
Friends of Starling Hall, Fayette, ME
Starling Grange Hall Renovations
Funding for construction of new front entrance and exterior doors, plumbing and electrical work, sill replacement, and a new heating system.
2019
$10,000
Friends of Swan Island, Richmond, ME
Key Infrastructure Improvements
Funding will be used to improve two historic homes, Dumaresq House and Powell House
2019
$10,000
Friends of the DaPonte String Quartet, Damariscotta, ME
Rural Tour 2019
Funding for 10 performances in rural Maine communities.
2019
$15,000
General Henry Knox Museum, Thomaston, ME
Roof replacement for General Henry Knox Museum, Montpelier
Funding to replace the roof.
2019
$5,000
Good Theater, Inc., Cape Elizabeth, ME
Staff Expansion: Hiring a Promotional Director/Volunteer Coordinator Position for 25 Hours per Week
Funding to hire a new permanent part-time promotional director/volunteer coordinator.
2019
$10,000
Great Cranberry Historical Society, Cranberry Island, ME
Completing the Archival Level of the Extension on Cranberry House
Funding to to complete the archive on the ground floor.
2019
$10,000
Hancock County Auditorium Associates dba The Grand Theater, Ellsworth, ME
Live Sound System
Funding to replace speakers, add mixing and amplifying equipment, and enhance the Hearing Assist System.
2019
$15,000
Harrington Family Health Center, Harrington, ME
Pediatric equipment and supplies to support significant growth in Pediatrics patients served at the HFHC
Funding to purchase medical and dental equipment for an increasing pediatric population.
2019
$10,000
Historical Society of the Town of Hancock, Hancock, ME
The Historical Society of the Town of Hancock New Museum and Archives Building
Funding to build a new facility to house the museum artifacts and historical archives.
2019
$50,000
Hospice of Southern Maine, Scarborough, ME
Home Hospice Care Campaign – New Hospice Center Expands Capacity for Hospice, Especially at Home
Funding for a new Hospice Center on Route One in Scarborough.
2019
$35,000
Hurricane Island Foundation dba Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership, Rockland, ME
Hurricane Island Field Research Station
Funding to to design and build a Field Research Station.
2019
$25,000
Hyde School, Bath, ME
Hyde School STEAM Initiative
Funding to upgrade equipment in the Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Anatomy & Physiology, and Physics classrooms.
2019
$7,450
IXplore STEM, Yarmouth, ME
Biotechnology Education and Resource Program (Bio-Tech Ed)
Funding for mobile lab kits and trainings for teachers and students to learn how to analyze genetic codes.
2019
$25,000
Junior Achievement of Maine, Inc., Portland, ME
Preparing Cumberland & York County Low-income Youth for Tomorrow’s Economy
Funding for STEM, financial literacy, and workforce readiness programs for Cumberland and York County low-income k-12 students.
2019
$8,000
Leaps of Imagination, Rockport, ME
Teaching for the Future: Empowering Kids to Change the Earth
Funding for 3 art-inspired environmental programs at Thomaston and Cushing schools.
2019
$25,000
LearningWorks, Portland, ME
Reimagine 181 Brackett
Funding to fix the building façade, install new windows and making improvements to the interior. Phase 2 of a three-phase project.
2019
$50,000
Let's Get Ready, Boston, ME
Let’s Get Ready - Maine
Funding for the Access, Transition, and Success Programs in Maine.
2019
$25,000
LifeFlight Foundation, Camden, ME
LifeFlight: Critical Care Academy
Funding to implement a Critical Care Academy to train clinical staff for flight duty with LifeFlight or for appointment to hospital ICUs or emergency rooms.
2019
$30,000
Lincoln Academy , Newcastle, ME
Energy Efficient Window Replacement - Main Building & Math and Science Wings
Funding to replace the windows in the original 1897 main school building, Library and the 1977 Math and Science Wings.
2019
$25,000
LincolnHealth, Damariscotta, ME
Maternity Department Fetal Monitoring System
Funding to purchase three wireless fetal monitors and a new information management system.
2019
$8,000
Literacy Volunteers of Bangor, Bangor, ME
Teach One, Reach One: 50 Years of Systemic Change through Community-Building Literacy and Education
Funding to recruit, train, and retain additional volunteers.
2019
$9,451
Lubec Memorial Library, Lubec, ME
Lubec Library into the Technological Future
Funding for eight new computers, one tablet and a new printer.
2019
$6,488
Mad Horse Theatre Company, South Portland, ME
Lighting Design Improvements
Funding to purchase a new lighting board and monitor.
2019
$10,000
Maine Academy of Modern Music, Portland, ME
Enriching Early Childhood Music Education
Funding for the new Preschool Rock program, the continuation of The Kids Are Alright concert series, and a registration software upgrade.
2019
$10,000
Maine Adult Education Association, Dover Foxcroft, ME
Maine Adult Education Association Website Portal Upgrade Proposal
Funding to upgrade the statewide internet portal system for 70 Adult Education programs in Maine.
2019
$20,000
Maine College of Art, Portland, ME
A New Director/Associate Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies
Funding to hire a director for graduate and professional studies.
2019
$9,500
Maine Humanities Council, Portland, ME
2020: Maine’s Bicentennial Vision for Past, Present and Future
Funding for statewide Maine bicentennial humanities programming for low-literacy adults, immigrants, and incarcerated people.
2019
$3,000
Maine Jewish Film Festival, Portland, ME
Maine Yiddish Culture Festival
Funding for a festival in November 2019 focusing on Yiddish language and culture.
2019
$25,000
Maine Mineral and Gem Museum, Bethel, ME
MMGM Discovery Gallery: Creating a Curious Community Learning Center
Funding to purchase furniture and technology equipment for the open storage exhibit.
2019
$25,000
Maine School Garden Network, Augusta, ME
Growing Our Gardeners: A Collaborative Approach
Funding to provide training to teachers to incorporate garden-based educational experiences in K-12 classrooms in Maine, in collaboration with ReTreeUS and Maine Agriculture in the Classroom.
2019
$10,000
Maine State Library, Augusta, ME
Maine Day by Day Family Literacy Calendar
Funding to create and distribute 50,000 Maine Day by Day Family Literacy Calendars.
2019
$15,000
Maine State Museum, Augusta, ME
Historic Records of Indians of the Far Northeast: A Proposal to Publish Online
Funding to create online access to information about individuals who lived in Maine, neighboring states, and Canadian provinces between 1600 and 1850.
2019
$5,000
Maine Youth Leadership, Portland, ME
Maine Youth Leadership, Advanced Leadership Program
Funding to create an Advanced Leadership Program (ALP) for high school juniors and seniors.
2019
$50,000
MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta, ME
MaineGeneral’s Remote Patient Monitoring Program
Funding for equipment to develop a remote monitoring pilot program for 75 patients with Congestive Heart Failure.
2019
$12,989
MapleStone, Acton, ME
The Service To STEM Lab Project: Building Durable Science-Based Learning Through Environmental Stewardship
Funding for teacher planning time, furniture, and equipment for a new STEM lab.
2019
$20,000
Millay House Rockland, Rockland, ME
Rehabilitation of the Interior of the Millay House Rockland, 198-200 Broadway
Funding to restore the interiors of both sides of the double house to produce two rentable units.
2019
$30,000
Millinocket Historical Society, Millinocket, ME
2nd Floor Construction
Funding to complete the renovation of the second floor.
2019
$15,000
Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH
Improving the Infrastructure of The Music Hall’s Historic Theater
Funding to replace the HVAC system, repair the wall on the Porter Street side of the building, modernize the lighting system, and add a third floor to the dressing room.
2019
$20,000
New England Music Camp Association d/b/a Snow Pond Center for the Arts, Sidney, ME
Renovation of the Historic Bowl in the Pines at Snow Pond Center for the Arts
Funding for a permeable paver patio in front of the renovated outdoor amphitheater.
2019
$50,000
Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital, Presque Isle, ME
Improving Access to Ccare in Rural Northern Maine: Northern Light AR Gould Critical Care Ambulance
Funding to purchase a critical care ambulance to serve all of Aroostook County.
2019
$33,210
Northern Light Acadia Healthcare, Inc., Bangor, Maine
The Compassionate Care Project: Stress Reduction for Healthcare Workers and Improved Patient Care
Funding for on-going training and support for outpatient medical staff.
2019
$30,000
Northern Light C.A. Dean Hospital, Greenville, ME
Breaking Point: Hologic Horizon DXA Bone Density Scanner at Northern Light CA Dean Hospital
Funding to purchase a Hologic Bone Density Scanner.
2019
$10,000
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, ME
Portable Bladder Scanning Technology at Eastern Maine Medical Center (EMMC)
Funding for 3 new mobile bladder scanners.
2019
$30,840
Northern Light Health Home Care and Hospice, South Portland, ME
Pediatric Home & Palliative Care in Rural Maine
Funding for training and specialty tool kits to address the unique needs of pediatric patients and their families
2019
$10,000
Northern Light Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, Ellsworth, ME
General Surgery Ultrasound Technology Upgrade at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital (MCH)
Funding to replace the ultrasound machine in the surgical department.
2019
$25,000
Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital, Pittsfield, ME
The Next Generation of Cardiovascular Diagnostic Testing: 3D ECHO Cardiac Ultrasound at Sebasticook Valley Hospital
Funding to upgrade a failing 2D ultrasound machine with a 3D machine.
2019
$5,000
Old Berwick Historical Society, South Berwick, ME
Old Berwick Historical Society Website Upgrade
Funding to upgrade the organization website, including adding an online searchable collections database.
2019
$25,000
Oxford County Mental Health Services, Rumford, ME
Creating Trauma-Informed Schools in Oxford County
Funding to support Oxford County elementary schools in becoming trauma-informed, including a behavioral health liaison, professional development for staff, and technical assistance in developing school policies.
2019
$3,000
Oxford Hills Community Education Exchange, South Paris, ME
School Business Partnerships and Community Internship Program
Funding to partner local business with students.
2019
$10,000
Patten Free Library, Patten, ME
Historic Window Preservation
Funding to restore windows and a door in the original 1890 section of the Library.
2019
$10,000
Portland Chamber Music Festival , Portland, ME
Beethoven 2020
Funding for a Concert with String Quartet Invoke, a Theatrical Program with the East Coast Chamber Orchestra, and a Two-concert Series with the Brentano String Quartet.
2019
$15,000
Portland Opera Repertory Theatre dba Opera Maine, Portland, ME
The Magic Flute, special exhibition, and celebration of Opera Maine's 25th anniversary
Funding for two performances of The Magic Flute in July 2019 and an exhibition in the Portland Public Library.
2019
$15,000
Portland Symphony Orchestra, Portland, ME
Purchase of New Celesta for the Portland Symphony Orchestra
Funding for a new celesta.
2019
$25,000
Presque Isle Historical Society, Presque Isle, ME
Exterior repairs to the 1875 Vera Estey House Museum
Funding to paint and make repairs to the exterior, part of a larger project to restore the gardens of the house.
2019
$7,000
Public Theatre, Lewiston, ME
Computer Network, Sound and Communications Equipment Upgrades
Funding for sound and backstage communications equipment.
2019
$19,400
Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT
Rural Immersion at Northern Maine Medical Center, Fort Kent, Maine
Funding for educational materials and living expenses for 12 students participating in the rural immersion program.
2019
$25,000
Quoddy Tides Foundation, Eastport, ME
Saving the Masonic Building & Transforming the Tides Institute and Eastern Maine Coast Region
Funding for the renovation of the Masonic Building located in downtown Eastport that will be purchased in March 2019.
2019
$10,000
Rangeley Friends of the Performing Arts, Rangeley, ME
RFA Lakeside Theater Capital Improvement
Funding to upgrade carpet, concession area, theater acoustics, and aisle lights.
2019
$15,000
Readfield Union Meeting House Company, Readfield, ME
Readfield Union Meeting House Trompe L'oeil Ceiling Conservation, Phase 2
Funding to strengthen the ceiling plaster and install a catwalk and structural reinforcement brackets above the ceiling.
2019
$6,500
River Tree Arts, Kennebunk, ME
Install New Efficient Heating System for Music Classrooms
Funding to replace the existing electric baseboard heat in the second floor music classrooms.
2019
$2,500
Sagadahoc Preservation, Inc., Bath, ME
Decorative Paint Analysis in Bath Maine’s Winter Street Church
Funding to complete a study of the decorative paint in the sanctuary of the Winter Street Church.
2019
$15,000
Schoodic Arts for All, Winter Harbor, ME
Schoodic Arts for All Schoolhouse Creative Arts Center renovations for Community Groups
Funding to replace roof, stabilize chimney, and other maintenance projects inside the building.
2019
$5,000
Seaglass Performing Arts, Kennebunk, ME
The Peacemakers by Karl Jenkins
Funding for a concert featuring professional musicians and student musicians from Phillips Exeter Academy and Sanford, ME schools.
2019
$5,000
Seal Bay Festival, Vinalhaven, ME
2019 Seal Bay Festival Season
Funding for the 17th Seal Bay Festival of American Chamber Music, July 10-20, 2019
2019
$20,000
Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities, Boston, MA
Hamilton House Stairhall Restoration and Wallpaper Reproduction
Funding to replace existing c.1898 wallpaper and repair the failing plaster in the stair hall.
2019
$20,000
SPACE Gallery, Portland, ME
Upgrades and Upkeep: Addressing Accessibility and Preservation Needs of SPACE's Home, the Durant Block Building
Funding for facility ADA accessibility upgrades and building plans.
2019
$5,000
Speaking Place, Rockland, ME
Unlocking the Complexity of Passamaquoddy Words for Accelerated Language Learning
Funding to create animations for 100 or more Passamaquoddy word phrases to use as language learning tools.
2019
$20,000
St. Andre Health Care Facility, Biddeford, ME
St André Memory Care Garden
Funding to design and build a Memory Care Garden.
2019
$50,000
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, Lewiston, ME
St Mary's Regional Medical Center - Adult Behavioral Unit Renovation
Funding to renovate hospital space for adult mental health services.
2019
$962
Standish Historical Society, Standish, ME
The Future of Our History
Funding for a laptop and Past Perfect software update.
2019
$7,000
Stanley Museum, Inc., Kingfield, ME
Steps and Side Wall Repair
Funding to restore the risers and treads at the entrance to the museum building and repair the granite stone wall by the stairs.
2019
$35,000
Tate House Museum, Portland, ME
Tate House Museum Campus Improvements
Funding for the restoration of James Means House including energy upgrades and exterior painting.
2019
$10,000
Telling Room, Portland, ME
2019-2020 Anthology Project -- Theme: 2020
Funding for the annual themed writing and art project which includes in-school residencies, workshops, and Community Events.
2019
$5,000
The Dance Hall, Kittery, ME
Affordable Arts: All Around the World Series
Funding for a series of 12 performances including The Pedrito Martinez Group, Django by the Sea Gypsy Jazz Festival, and the Soggy Po’ Boys.
2019
$15,000
Theater At Monmouth, Monmouth, ME
Artist Housing Project: The Final Phase of the Renovation of Toad Hall
Funding for the final phase of the renovation including structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades in dwelling areas.
2019
$16,100
Town of Alna, Alna, ME
Alna Meetinghouse Restoration Project - Committee for Alna History
Funding to complete the replastering of all walls in the main hall, as well as the ceiling and walls in the portico on both floors.
2019
$30,000
Tree Street Youth, Lewiston, ME
BRANCHES: College Preparation and Future/Career Planning for At-risk Youth
Funding for the Becoming Responsible Adults ‘N Cultivating Higher Education Success program, providing academic support, career goal setting, and guidance through the entire college application process.
2019
$15,000
Victoria Mansion, Portland, ME
Victoria Mansion Parlor Project
Funding to conserve, stabilize, and preserve the parlor's painted decorative surfaces.
2019
$10,000
Virginia Project, Inc., Bath, ME
Marine Diesel Propulsion System for the Pinnace Virginia
Funding to purchase and install a diesel engine plus drive shaft, and propeller on the Virginia.
2019
$3,306
Watts Hall Community Players, Thomaston, ME
Watts Hall Acoustic Improvement Project
Funding to purchase and install sound deadening panels.
2019
$6,000
Wayne Library Association dba Cary Memorial Library, Wayne, ME
Alice in Wonderland Room Preservation and (WLA) Carriage Barn Renovation Project
Funding to preserve and relocate the historic Alice in Wonderland Room to a replicated space in the Library's adjacent Carriage Barn.
2019
$10,000
Wintergreen Arts Center, Presque Isle, ME
After-School Digital Arts Programming for Middle and High School Students
Funding to purchase six MacBook Pro laptops with software and for class instructor salaries.
2019
$15,000
Woman's Literary Union of Androscoggin County, Auburn, ME
Foss Mansion Emergency Roof Repairs
Funding for roof repairs.
2019
$25,000
Wood Island Life Saving Station Association, Kittery Point, ME
Wood Island Station Restoration, Phase Four
Funding rebuild the south sea wall and other improvements.
2019
$25,000
Woodfords Family Services, Westbrook, ME
Woodfords Family Services Electronic Health Record Transition
Funding for the initial sign-on, configuration, and implementation of an agency-wide universally accessible and fully integrated electronic health record system.
2018
$5,000
1932 Criterion Theatre, Bar Harbor, ME
Film for All
Funding to purchase four closed captioning devices, two audio description devices, train staff, and install compatible systems.
2018
$50,000
317 Main Community Music Center, Yarmouth, ME
Come Together Capital Campaign
Funding for exterior painting, carpentry, window restoration, and installation of a solar array, part of an early phase of the capitol campaign to double the building’s footprint.
2018
$10,000
Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor, ME
Decolonizing the Abbe Museum
Funding for Wabanaki consultants and content development for programs, curriculum, and exhibits.
2018
$15,000
Aroostook Agency on Aging, Presque Isle, ME
Aroostook Aging and Disability Resource Center
Funding for a new resource center space that will include two group meeting rooms, a community/team room, two individual consult rooms, and a technology-rich reception area.
2018
$40,000
Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. , Caribou, ME
AMHC Roof Replacement
Funding for a roof replacement at the treatment facility in Calais.
2018
$10,000
Baldwin Historical Society, Inc., East Baldwin, ME
Chadbourne Homestead Renovation
Funding for the third phase of renovation including installation of the document vault and heat pumps.
2018
$7,500
Bangor Symphony Orchestra, Bangor, ME
Bernstein's Candide and the American Sound
Funding for a performance and related educational activities of Leonard Bernstein's Candide on Sunday, April 7, 2019.
2018
$25,000
Bates College, Lewiston , ME
STEAM Power
Funding for a STEAM focused web-based educational resource for K-12 teachers and students.
2018
$10,000
Bowdoin International Music Festival, Inc., Brunswick, ME
Expanding Access to and Preserving a Legacy of Music Education and Performance
Funding to continue to provide live online viewing for programs and concerts and to edit videos for archival access.
2018
$50,000
Bridgton Academy, North Bridgton, ME
Cleaves Hall Renovation
Funding to completely renovate Cleaves Hall, a dormitory for 40 students.
2018
$7,000
Brownfield Public Library, Brownfield, ME
The Brownfield Public Library
Funding to replace the current roof.
2018
$3,000
Brunswick Naval Museum and Memorial Gardens, Brunswick, ME
Flight Simulator Upgrade
Funding for hardware and software to upgrade the failing flight simulator.
2018
$10,000
Buck Memorial Library, Bucksport, ME
Exterior Restoration of North Chimney and Portion of North Wall
Funding for the last phase to complete exterior restoration of the building that began in 1993.
2018
$20,000
Canton Historical Society, Canton, ME
Canton Historical Society Paint Project
Funding to paint to exterior of the society’s new building.
2018
$11,715
Castine Historical Society, Inc., Castine, ME
Abbott School Painting and Restoration Project
Funding to paint the cupola, window trim, and façade.
2018
$8,000
Catherine Morrill Day Nursery, Portland, ME
Sprinkler Head Replacement Project
Funding to replace 211 outdated sprinkler heads.
2018
$25,000
Center Theatre, Inc., Dover Foxcroft, ME
The Center Theatre's Second Screen
Funding to build a second movie screen in an adjacent retail space.
2018
$10,000
Central Aroostook Historical Society, Mars Hill, ME
Roof Replacement Central Aroostook Historical Society Headquarters
Funding to replace ¾ of the roof.
2018
$100,000
Challenger Learning Center of Maine, Bangor, ME
The Expedition Mars Learning Experience
Funding for a 2-year hardware and software upgrade, which includes bringing a new mission to Mars.
2018
$10,000
Chesterville Center Union Meeting House Inc., Chesterville, ME
Chesterville Center Union Meeting House Bell Tower Restoration
Funding to restore and reinforce the bell tower of the 167-year old Meeting House.
2018
$9,300
Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath, ME
Develop a multi-pronged marketing plan to coincide with the organization
Funding to create a marketing strategy including focus groups and developing new branding materials.
2018
$10,000
Citizens for Squirrel Point, Arrowsic, ME
Restoration and safeguarding of public access to Squirrel Point Light facility.
Funding to finish restoring the boathouse, including a new floor, siding, windows and doors, and painting.
2018
$12,000
Coastal Kids Preschool, Damariscotta, ME
NAEYC- Certified Toddler Classroom #2
Funding for re-construction, furniture, toys, curriculum, and equipment for an additional classroom.
2018
$50,000
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Inc., Boothbay, ME
Cultivating Joy: Strengthening CMBG
Funding for parking, infrastructure, and new buildings and gardens.
2018
$15,000
Colonial Theatre, Inc., Augusta, ME
Masonry Repairs to Front Elevation
Funding to replace brick on the front elevation.
2018
$25,000
Community Bicycle Center, Biddeford, ME
Roof replacement: Ensuring Facility Integrity for Community-Based Educational Partnerships
Funding to replace the roof of their building in Biddeford.
2018
$12,000
Community Health and Counseling Services, Bangor, ME
Primary Care Practice Start-Up
Funding for the purchase of equipment and supplies needed for a new primary care practice.
2018
$10,000
Creative Portland Corporation, Portland, ME
Re-Past: Remembering Malaga
Funding for a collaborative performance as a memorial to the people of Malaga Island who were evicted from their homes in 1912.
2018
$15,000
Curran Homestead, Inc., Orrington, ME
Empowering New Generation: Three Spaces for Experiential Learning
Funding for renovations to Peter Field’s House, the North Castine Post Office, and Timber Frame Workshop.
2018
$10,000
Daniel Hanley Center For Health Leadership, Portland, ME
Improving Health by Mitigating Detrimental Impacts of Social Determinants of Health in Maine
Funding for a statewide forum highlighting Social Determinants of Health, follow-up work-group facilitation and a reconvening meeting.
2018
$15,000
Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society, Deer Isle, ME
Renovation of Sellers House Vault
Funding to renovate interior and exterior walls.
2018
$20,000
Deertrees Foundation Ltd., Harrison, ME
Theatre Safety
Funding to replace temporary public bathrooms installed 30 years ago.
2018
$35,000
Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education, Beals, ME
Let's Find Out How to Protect Marine Species in the Natural Habitat
Funding for marine science days for schools, workshops for teachers, summer day camps for youth, and 4-day summer marine science training for teachers.
2018
$15,000
Eastport Arts Center, Eastport, ME
First Impressions Last: A Frontal Facelift for the Eastport Arts Center
Funding to refurbish the front windows and entrance as the launch to Phase 3 of ongoing renovations.
2018
$18,200
Eddington-Clifton Civic Center , Eddington, ME
Exterior Repairs
Funding to restore two exterior walls and four brick chimneys at Comins Hall.
2018
$15,000
Eighth Maine Regiment Memorial Association, Peaks Island, ME
8th Maine Roof
Funding for the removal and replacement of the roof of Memorial Hall on Peaks Island.
2018
$15,000
Fort Kent Historical Society, Fort Kent, ME
Paul D. Thibodeau Visitors Center Renovation
Funding to renovate the Bangor and Aroostook railway freight shed including siding, paint, and adding end sections, deck and access ramp.
2018
$35,000
Frances Perkins Center, Newcastle, ME
Frances Perkins Homestead Campaign: Seeking the Public Good
Funding to purchase the Frances Perkins Homestead National Historic Landmark, including the 1837 Brick House and barns on 57 acres.
2018
$25,000
Franklin Historical Society, Franklin, ME
East Franklin Schoolhouse Renovation
Funding for Phases IV and V including new sub-floor, windows, doors, insulation, clapboards, and paint.
2018
$25,000
Friends of Fort Knox, Bucksport, ME
Two-Step Alley Roof Maintenance and Repair
Funding to repair drainage issues impacting arched brickwork.
2018
$28,000
Friends of Liberty Hall, Machiasport, ME
Repair and Restoration of West Facade, Liberty Hall
Funding for Phase 3 to arrest water damage and deterioration on the exterior back wall.
2018
$4,500
Friends of Seguin Island Light Station, Bath, ME
Fog Signal House roof
Funding for a helicopter to fly materials to fix the fog signal house roof to the island.
2018
$10,000
Friends of the St. Lawrence Church, Portland, ME
Exterior Maintenance: Painting and Gutter Repair/Replacement
Funding for exterior painting, repair of fallen gutters, and masonry repair behind the front door.
2018
$3,226
Friends of the Strand Theatre, Rockland, ME
Broadcast Satellite System Replacement
Funding for a new satellite system for HD broadcasts.
2018
$10,000
Friends of the Swan's Island Lighthouse, Swan's Island, ME
Historical Restoration of Burnt Coat Harbor (Swan’s Island) Lighthouse Tower
Funding for part of Phase 2 including restoration of the venting ball, window replacement, and repairs to the tower base.
2018
$15,000
Fryeburg Rescue Association, Fryeburg, ME
Zoll X Series
Funding to replace one of three cardiac monitors.
2018
$15,000
Gendron Franco Center, Lewiston, ME
Technology and Amenities Upgrades
Funding to upgrade the banquet hall and conference space with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities.
2018
$11,550
Good Will-Hinckley Home Association, Hinckley, ME
Exploring Earth and Sky: Better Understanding The World We Live In
Funding for 5 weekly programs in 54 classrooms, 10 family programs, astronomy activity boxes, and a weeklong camp for 25 children.
2018
$25,000
Greater Portland Health, Portland, ME
Telehealth Services for Portland's Public Housing Sites
Funding for equipment and software to establish a telehealth program at Portland Housing Authority’s new 58 Boyd Street apartment complex.
2018
$24,000
Guilford Memorial Library, Guilford, ME
Guilford Memorial Library Building Renovation/ Restoration Project
Funding to repair outdoor steps and replace original windows.
2018
$90,000
Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Portland, ME
Unlocking Teachers
Funding to expand the Regional Teacher Communities (RTC) program from 4 locations to 7, provide leadership development, and engage the community to help RTCs become independent of GMRI’s funding and logistical support.
2018
$20,000
Hampden Historical Society, Hampden, ME
“Our History Lives Here” Capital Campaign
Funding to replace the archival wing of the Martin Kinsley House Museum, phase 1 of 3.
2018
$2,300
Harald Saeverud String Quartet Program - Passamaquoddy Bay Symphony Orchestra , Eastport, ME
Maine Composer Premier
Funding for two commissioned pieces to be played at the June 2018 Concert Series.
2018
$50,000
Hebron Academy, Hebron, ME
Outfitting the Kaneb Center for Science and Engineering
Funding for furniture, equipment, and supplies for the newly constructed Kaneb Center.
2018
$16,214
Hiram Historical Society, Hiram, ME
Great Ossipee Museum
Funding to replace the 30 year old stair lift.
2018
$13,150
Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit, Wells, ME
Meetinghouse Interior Painting & Restore Project
Funding for plaster repairs and painting inside the Meetinghouse.
2018
$5,000
Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine, Augusta, ME
Glass Door for the Dorothy Alfond Hall
Funding for the installation of a glass door on the Dorothy Alfond exhibit hall at the Michael Klahr Center.
2018
$10,000
Island Readers and Writers: An Initiative for Maine Children, Mount Desert, ME
Getting the Right Start
Funding for a pilot story-based early literacy program working with Pre-K-2nd graders in three Washington County schools.
2018
$25,000
Jobs for Maine's Graduates, Inc., Augusta, ME
Southern Maine JMG Middle School Program
Funding for supports to at-risk youth grades 6-8 in five schools in Cumberland and York Counties.
2018
$35,150
Juniper Hill School for Place-Based Education, Alna, ME
Expansion to Accommodate Nature-based Pre-school Workshops and Teacher Training
Funding to build a new barn and lean-to and expand parking.
2018
$20,000
Kennebec Behavioral Health, Waterville, ME
Topsham Clubhouse
Funding to develop Maine’s fifth Clubhouse, a vocational rehabilitation program.
2018
$35,000
Kennebec Valley Dental Coalition, Waterville, ME
Preserving Safety Net Dental Services for Central Maine
Funding to purchase and renovate a new location for the center.
2018
$28,000
Kennebec Valley Family Dentistry, Augusta, ME
Emergency Replacement of X-Ray Machine and Request for Additional Items
Funding for emergency replacement of the Pan X-Ray machine, complementary X-Ray sensors, furniture, computers, and software.
2018
$6,350
Kieve-Wavus Education, Inc., Nobleboro, ME
Kieve-Wavus Programming at King Middle School: Support for Educator-in-Residence
Funding for an Educator-in-Residence to work with 7th and 8th graders at King Middle School during the months of January, February, and March 2019.
2018
$5,000
Kneisel Hall , Blue Hill, ME
New Studios
Funding to outfit four new practice studios with furnishings, sound proofing, and air conditioners.
2018
$22,000
Knox County Health Clinic, Rockland, ME
Improving Dental Care for Low Income Families
Funding to purchase two digital x-ray sensors and clinical supplies to expand the dental program from 24 to 28 hours per week.
2018
$20,000
Lewiston-Auburn Community Little Theatre, Lewiston, ME
2018 Great Falls Performing Arts Center Renovations
Funding for installation of a catwalk, new lighting, new concession area, and interior and exterior renovations.
2018
$2,500
Literacy Volunteers of America - Waterville Area, Waterville, ME
Expanding our Family Literacy program
Funding to increase a part-time employee's fall/winter hours to liaise with students, tutors, and families and to purchase necessary teaching supplies.
2018
$2,125
Long Lake Public Library, St. Agatha, ME
Computers for Our Library
Funding to purchase four new computers.
2018
$6,000
Lord's Hill Meeting House, Inc., Effingham, ME
Painting Steeple
Funding to paint the 1798 historic structure's steeple.
2018
$10,000
Maine Alliance for Arts Education, Augusta, ME
Piloting Schoolwide Teacher-Based Arts Integration in Eastport K-8
Funding to provide professional development to teachers to integrate the arts into non-arts classrooms at Eastport Elementary School.
2018
$30,000
Maine College of Health Professions, Lewiston, ME
Innovative Technology to Enhance Healthcare Student Education
Funding to purchase an Anatomage Digital Dissection table.
2018
$15,000
Maine Dental Health Out-Reach, Inc., Winthrop, ME
School Oral Health Program
Funding to provide dental services to low-income children ages 4-18 in 30 Central and Western Maine schools.
2018
$15,000
Maine Family Planning, Augusta, ME
The Reproductive Empowerment Project
Funding to improve access to reproductive health care for opioid dependent and other high-risk women.
2018
$15,000
Maine Forest and Logging Museum, Bradley, ME
Safety and Access Improvements
Funding to build a boardwalk, upgrade two outhouses, and repair hovel roof.
2018
$10,000
Maine Historical Society, Portland, ME
Maine’s Wabanaki: A Bicentennial Exhibition and Education Initiative
Funding to create an exhibition and educational curriculum that explores Wabanaki history in Maine.
2018
$25,000
Maine Maritime Museum, Bath, ME
Restoration of the Historic 1906 Schooner Mary E.
Funding to restore the oldest Maine-built wooden fishing schooner.
2018
$100,000
Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance, Augusta, ME
Experiential STEM
Funding to build teams of teachers and student leaders in 10 rural schools to co-design experiential STEM units, including creating a “Designing Experiential STEM” guide, professional support, and a student summit.
2018
$200,000
Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME
THE NEXT 150: The Campaign for Maine Medical Center
Funding to add 128 single, private rooms, 19 universal procedure rooms, a larger helipad, and increased parking.
2018
$25,000
Maine Preservation, Yarmouth, ME
Strathglass Park Neighborhood Rehabilitation Program
Funding to renovate a duplex as part of the Strathglass Park Neighborhood Rehabilitation Program in Rumford.
2018
$12,000
Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance, Portland, ME
Expanding Organizational & Technical Capacity
Funding to upgrade software and hardware, overhaul the website, and help extend staffing capacity expansion through 2019.
2018
$5,000
Maine Youth Rock Orchestra, Portland, ME
2019 Maine Made Tour
Funding for students, ages 12-18, to accompany The Ghost of Paul Revere on stage on a 9-day tour from Maine to Virginia.
2018
$24,800
MaineHealth Care at Home, Saco, ME
Connected Care Clinics: Nurse-led Health Clinics with Telehealth for Long Island and Chebeague Island
Funding for telehealth kiosk equipment, educational materials, and initial project outreach.
2018
$4,000
Matthews Museum of Maine Heritage, Union, ME
Hodge School Floor Repair
Funding to replace floor joists, grade soil, and add crushed stone.
2018
$15,000
Mayo Street Arts, Portland, ME
Renovation of Theater Exit to Courtyard and Outdoor Classroom Space
Funding for new stairs, outdoor flooring, repair of fencing, shade canopy, and hardscaping features.
2018
$5,000
Midcoast Music Academy, Rockland, ME
Humming and Drumming: Music for Little Learners
Funding for a free group music class for 3 to 5 year-olds and their caretakers.
2018
$10,000
Milestone Foundation, Inc., Portland, ME
Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement (HOME) Team
Funding to expand the hours of the HOME Team in Portland and add psychiatric health screening and treatment through a collaboration with Mercy Portland Internal Medicine.
2018
$25,000
Millinocket Memorial Library, Millinocket, ME
Millinocket Memorial Library Centennial Renovation: A Future Library Project
Funding for to renovate the 9,000-square foot library.
2018
$10,000
Monhegan Historical and Cultural Museum Association, Monhegan, ME
Ice Harvesting Exhibit Space
Funding for a 12’x12’ addition for an ice harvesting display.
2018
$20,000
Moosehead Marine Museum, Inc., Greenville, ME
Sunken Steamboats of Moosehead Lake
Funding for the post-production for a documentary film about sunken steamboats in Moosehead Lake.
2018
$50,000
Morrison Center, Scarborough, ME
Renovation of Residential Home for Children with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities
Funding to renovate a four bedroom home on at Opportunity Farm to provide residential and educational services for up to 6 children.
2018
$50,000
My Place Teen Center, Westbrook, ME
Kitchen Renovation
Funding to build a commercial kitchen as part of renovations to the former St. Andre's Church in Biddeford for a second location to open July 2020.
2018
$2,500
New Surry Repertory Theatre and Acting School, Inc., Blue Hill, ME
47th Season
Funding for 5 full-scale productions and 4 staged readings in 2018-2019.
2018
$5,000
Newport Cultural Center and Public Library, Newport, ME
The Newport Cultural/Arts Expansion Project
Funding for an outdoor music series, adult art classes, and outdoor stage platform.
2018
$50,000
North Yarmouth Academy, Yarmouth, ME
Learning Commons
Funding for the renovation of the current library into a state-of-the-art Learning Commons.
2018
$30,000
Northern Light Inland Hospital, Waterville, ME
RehabWorks Equipment Upgrades
Funding to replace aging equipment across four RehabWorks outpatient therapy clinics.
2018
$7,000
Northern Lighthouse, Inc., Presque Isle, ME
Technology and Human Services
Funding to purchase 40 tablets for direct service staff.
2018
$10,000
Oasis Free Clinics, Brunswick, ME
Free Care Navigation Pilot
Funding to pilot the addition of an 8 hour per week Navigator who will assist patients in applying for MaineCare and free care at Mid Coast Hospital.
2018
$50,000
Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute, Portland, ME
Program growth for the Institute's
Funding to underwrite program costs for 50 “Olympia’s Leaders”.
2018
$12,576
Palermo Community Library, Palermo, ME
Environmental Controls: The Single Most Important Factor in Ensuring a Long Life for Library Collections
Funding to install an air conditioning system and a supplemental, energy-efficient heating system.
2018
$20,000
Pejepscot Historical Society , Brunswick, ME
Exterior Restoration of Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum: Phase I
Funding for exterior restoration of The Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum including painting and repair and replacement of siding, wood trim, and columns.
2018
$100,000
Pen Bay Medical Center, Rockland, ME
New Patient Health Center
Funding for a new 40,000 square foot patient health center which will support a patient-centered medical home healthcare model, housing primary, pediatric and behavioral health care teams.
2018
$50,000
Penobscot Community Health Center, Bangor, ME
Bringing the Future to the Past: Utilizing Telemedicine to Maximize Limited Resources in the Care of Maine
Funding to purchase and install telemedicine equipment in 3 skilled nursing or long term care facilities.
2018
$23,376
Penquis Community Action Program, Inc., Bangor, ME
Penquis Conscious Discipline
Funding to provide two full-day trainings, a parent session, and multiple follow-up classroom-based coaching sessions focused on managing intensely challenging behavior.
2018
$15,000
Points North Institute, Camden, ME
Recovery in Maine: free screening and community discussion series confronting the opioid epidemic
Funding for free public screenings of documentary films followed by facilitated panel discussions about the opioid crisis.
2018
$20,000
Poland Spring Preservation Society, Poland Spring, ME
Repairs: All Souls Chapel and the Maine State Building
Funding to repair the second floor porch and stairs of All Souls Building and overhead cement work on the Maine State Building.
2018
$11,500
Portland Ballet Company, Portland, ME
Safe Ballet Flooring
Funding to replace fifteen-year-old Marley in one smaller studio and the portable flooring that travels with the company.
2018
$16,000
Portland Community Squash, Portland, ME
Portland Community Squash: Supporting the Expansion of Rally Portland
Funding to expand Rally Portland, PCS's college pathway program, from 12 students to 20 students in 2019.
2018
$10,000
Portland Museum of Art, Portland, ME
In the Vanguard: Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, 1950-1969
Funding for an exhibition in 2019 exploring Maine’s Haystack Mountain School of Crafts.
2018
$20,000
Portland Stage Company, Portland, ME
LED Lighting Upgrade
Funding to replace Mainstage Theater lights with LED fixtures.
2018
$10,000
Richville Library, Standish, ME
Exterior Capital Improvement Project
Funding to install vinyl siding and resurface the parking lot.
2018
$5,000
Rufus Porter Museum, Bridgton, ME
2018 Summer Education and Curatorial/Collections Internship Program
Funding for stipends and housing for an education intern and a curatorial and collections intern.
2018
$43,306
Rural Aspirations Project, Bar Harbor, ME
Maine Forest Collaborative
Funding for the collaborative design and year-one implementation of the Maine Forest Collaborative (MFC), focused on students working with forest economies.
2018
$75,000
Saint Joseph's College, Standish, ME
A first Class SIM Learning Environment for Nursing Majors to the New Center for Nursing Innovation
Funding for renovations to provide a 21st Century learning and training environment for Nursing majors.
2018
$3,000
Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival, Harrison, ME
From Age to Age
Funding for seven community outreach concerts.
2018
$10,000
Skidompha Public Library, Damariscotta, ME
Community Voices
Funding for three programs for children and teens including creating podcasts, theater productions, and a teen magazine.
2018
$10,000
Skowhegan History House Museum & Research Center, Skowhegan, ME
Restore 8 Historic Museum Windows, Replace Framing and Restore Sash of 6 Basement Windows, and Restore 2 Basement Window Screens.
Funding to restore or replace 16 windows.
2018
$5,000
Snowlion Repertory Company, Portland, ME
Theater Production of the New Musical "Mesmerized"
Funding for 8 performances of the musical “Mesmerized” in May 2019.
2018
$35,000
Southern Maine Agency on Aging, Scarborough, ME
“Agewell” Evidence-Based Prevention Program
Funding for 5 programs for older adults to reduce risks of falls and manage chronic pain and conditions.
2018
$20,000
Spirit Series, Inc., Yarmouth, ME
SPIRIT SERIES-Maine 2019 SPIRITWORKS Teacher Certification Initiative
Funding to expand the 60-hour Teacher Certification professional development program, training 15 educators at partner schools statewide.
2018
$25,000
Spurwink Services, Portland, ME
Spurwink Project Access: Utilizing Remote Access EHR to Improve Behavioral Health Care
Funding to purchase 40 Electronic Health Record-enabled 2-in-1 laptops for clinicians and care managers in Outpatient Counseling programs including Behavioral Health Homes and Functional Family Therapy.
2018
$1,500
Stockton Springs Community Library, Stockton Springs, ME
Book Shelves for "Mary's Room" (the children's room)
Funding to replace bin type shelves with 3 foot high book shelves.
2018
$8,500
Sullivan-Sorrento Historical Society, Sullivan, ME
Urann Historic Home Project
Funding for the final structural work on the home including repairing window sills and water damage on the walls.
2018
$15,000
Sunrise Opportunities, Machias, ME
Washington County Dental Outreach Clinic
Funding for a week long, no-cost, dental clinic in Machias in collaboration with New York University.
2018
$15,000
Sweetser, Saco, ME
Interactive White Board Project and Software
Funding for 5 interactive white boards for educational classrooms.
2018
$20,000
The Apprenticeshop, Rockland, ME
Shop Building Renovation for Structural Protection & Energy Efficiency
Funding for Phase 1 to renovate the north and south sides of the building including replacing and upgrading windows, doors, insulation, and siding.
2018
$10,000
The McLaughlin Foundation, South Paris, ME
Transformative Gardens
Funding to complete the final designs for garden projects and adding a perimeter fence.
2018
$40,000
The Opportunity Alliance, South Portland, ME
Project SERve
Funding to offer mental health and other support to Head Start families.
2018
$15,000
The Watershed Community School, Camden, ME
New Schoolhouse Initiative
Funding for renovations to the new building to create a STEAM Innovation Center.
2018
$35,000
Thornton Academy, Saco, ME
Athletic Complex Capital Campaign
Funding to renovate the existing Linnell Gymnasium and add a 40,000 square foot field house.
2018
$5,000
Topsham Public Library, Topsham, ME
Furniture Upgrade
Funding for public and staff furniture, including standing desks, chairs, and sofas.
2018
$15,000
Town of Columbia Falls, Columbia Falls, ME
Union Hall Restoration and Revitalization Project
Funding for room darkening window treatments, outdoor signage and exterior painting.
2018
$25,000
Town of Rockport, Rockport, ME
Rockport Town Library Building Campaign
Funding to build a new library.
2018
$29,700
Trekkers, Thomaston, ME
Trekkers High School Support Program
Funding to integrate a comprehensive mentoring program into Oceanside High School in Rockland to support up to 160 at-risk students.
2018
$8,000
Turner Public Library, Turner, ME
Teen Project
Funding to renovate a room in the library for teens including furnishings, painting, computers, a TV, and books.
2018
$38,495
University of Maine at Farmington, Farmington, ME
UMF Sweatt-Winter Early Care and Education Center Improvement Plan
Funding to update the outdoor space, provide new classroom materials, add professional development opportunities, and begin the visioning process for a new center.
2018
$50,000
University of Maine at Presque Isle, Presque Isle, ME
Innovation in Clinical Experiences in Recruiting and Training Future Medical Laboratory Technicians
Funding to create a Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) training center.
2018
$6,500
University of Maine System - Chancellor's Office, Bangor, ME
Engaging with the ACRL Framework: A Catalyst for Exploring Our Teaching Practice
Funding for a one-day workshop for librarians providing instruction on delivery of information literacy to undergraduate students.
2018
$10,000
University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME
Maine LEAP Year 3 Match & Postsecondary Student Voice Strategy
Funding for the Youth and Community Engagement team at the Muskie School
2018
$10,000
Vassalboro Historical Society, North Vassalboro, ME
Catching Up With Collections Stewardship at the Vassalboro Historical Society
Funding to digitalize catalogue and properly store historical items.
2018
$20,000
Waldo Theatre, Waldoboro, ME
Raise the Roof! A Campaign to Bring Back the Waldo Theatre
Funding for Phase 1, including external and internal repairs.
2018
$3,400
Washington Library Association, Washington, ME
Gibbs Library Air Conditioning
Funding to purchase and install air conditioning in the Bryant Community Room.
2018
$50,000
Waterville Regional Arts and Community Center, Waterville, ME
Waterville Downtown Arts Center
Funding to build the Waterville Downtown Arts Center, in partnership with Colby College.
2018
$10,000
Waynflete School, Portland, ME
Sustainable Ocean Studies (SOS)
Funding for financial aid for High School students to attend this 24 day program in the Gulf of Maine.
2018
$16,000
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Dover, ME
Upgrade of Digital Panoramic Radiographic Equipment
Funding for a new panoramic x-ray for the Dental Center
2018
$4,800
Western Maine Play Museum, Wilton, ME
Play Museum Courtyard Project
Funding for painted steel fencing.
2018
$50,000
Youth and Family Outreach, Portland, ME
YFO Campaign to Expand Early Childhood Education & Promote Bayside Family Stability -- Phase One
Funding to purchase 337 Cumberland Avenue, the only property that abuts the current YFO facility.
2017
$10,000
A Company of Girls, Portland, ME
Afterschool Arts Programming for Underserved Girls
Funding for an afterschool arts program, engaging girls ages 8-18 in Greater Portland in an arts curriculum (theater, visual and culinary) twice a week throughout the school year.
2017
$2,500
Acorn Productions, Portland, ME
Expansion of the Naked Shakespeare Series to Additional Venues
Funding to expand this monthly series, adding 1-2 shows in addition to the 2 regularly scheduled performances.
2017
$7,500
Alison Chase Performance, Brooksville, ME
Beyond the Proscenium Performance Series
Funding for an immersive dance theater production in Portland and Prospect Maine.
2017
$30,000
American Academy of Pediatrics, Maine Chapter Inc., Manchester, ME
Statewide Assessment and Training for Medical Practices Utilizing SBIRT
Funding to structure and implement SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) to screen all adolescents for risk of developing a substance use disorder.
2017
$54,800
American Red Cross of Maine, Portland, ME
Storing life: An Augusta Blood Center
Funding for two refrigerators and a freezer for the new blood processing center to be built in Augusta.
2017
$20,000
Anson, Madison & Starks Ambulance Service, Madison, ME
Power Stretcher Replacement
Funding to replace three 10 year old power stretchers.
2017
$35,000
Aroostook Medical Center, Presque Isle, ME
Digital Imaging Upgrades
Funding for new digital radiography equipment (Phase I of a 3 phase project to upgrade imaging services)
2017
$21,800
At a Bend in the Road, Hartford, ME
Roof Project
Funding to replace the roof, build a new deck, and put in new entrance roofs.
2017
$10,000
Axiom Education & Training Center, Machias, ME
Mobile Computer Lab for Supporting Out-of-School STEM in Washington County, ME
Funding to purchase 10 laptops and related software for a mobile lab supporting programming with 4th-12th graders.
2017
$18,900
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Inc, Tallahassee, FL
Teen Trendsetting Reading Mentors
Funding to implement 3 Teen Trendsetters programs in Southern Maine for the 17-18 school year, serving 90 1st and 2nd graders mentored by 45 middle and high school students.
2017
$3,412
Beals Historical Society, Beals, ME
Cold Storage Electrical Project
Funding to have electricity installed in the new Cold Storage Building.
2017
$20,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine, Portland, ME
Big Readers Site-Based Mentoring Project
Funding for _Big Readers_ a new program proving reading support to Second graders in South Portland by matching them with employees of Dead River Company.
2017
$25,000
Blue Hill Memorial Hospital, Blue Hill, ME
Emergency Department Ultrasound
Funding to purchase a new ultrasound machine for the Emergency Department.
2017
$5,000
Boothbay Railway Village, Boothbay, ME
Artisan Days
Funding to expand Artisan Days, which engage visitors directly with modern artists from Maine.
2017
$10,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine, Portland, ME
Academic Success Programs
Funding for educational afterschool and summer programs, including Power Hour, First Robotics, Brain Gain: Read!, Debate Team etc.
2017
$20,000
Bridgton Historical Society, Bridgton, ME
Temperance Barn Restoration
Funding to rebuild the supporting structure under the floor and the uphill wall of the Temperance Hall at Narramissic in South Bridgton.
2017
$5,800
Brownville Free Public Library, Brownville, ME
Downstairs Room Project
Funding for renovations to expand into a second room.
2017
$25,000
Camden Public Library, Camden, ME
Creating a 21st Century Building
Funding for the second floor reconfiguration to add a meeting room/business center including new furniture and audio/visual equipment. Part of a multi-year, $5,000,000 campaign.
2017
$10,000
Camden-Rockport Historical Society, Rockport, ME
Roof Repairs _ Historic Homestead and Museum Buildings
Funding for repairs to the 1780s Conway House roof and the roof of the Museum.
2017
$20,000
Cancer Community Center, South Portland, ME
Health & Wellness Program
Funding for nutritional education programming and increased opportunities for cancer patients to receive complementary therapies such as acupuncture, massage, and meditation.
2017
$25,000
Cedars Nursing Care Center Inc., Portland, ME
Cardiopulmonary Program Enhancement
Funding to purchase a telemetry monitoring system, crash carts, and to train staff.
2017
$20,000
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation, Lewiston, ME
Diabetes Prevention Program
Funding to expand CMH DDP, an evidence-based lifestyle change program to help those at high risk prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
2017
$25,000
Challenger Learning Center of Maine, Bangor, ME
More STEM for Maine Students
Funding to provide Missions, Exploration Labs, and WeDo LEGO Robotics Engineering programs to schools who would not be able to afford to participate.
2017
$18,567
Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, Lovell, ME
Energy Sustainability Project Phase Two: Upgrading our HVAC and Electrical Systems.
Funding for a new boiler, LED lights, reconfiguration of air circulation, and replacement of the attic blower fan.
2017
$50,000
Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine, Portland, ME
The Imagine Campaign
Funding for the design and construction of a new museum at Thompson_s Point.
2017
$25,000
Cobscook Community Learning Center, Trescott, ME
Cobscook Experiential Program for High School Students
Funding to expand to a 4-year option and implement a model of family support.
2017
$4,450
Cold Comfort Productions, Inc., Belfast, ME
Basic Theater Lighting
Funding for lighting for outdoor summer events in Wales Park, Belfast.
2017
$25,000
Committee to Restore the Abyssinian Meeting House, Portland, ME
The Committee to Restore The Abyssinian
Funding to complete the siding of the east and west exterior walls.
2017
$19,434
Community Dental, Falmouth, ME
FY 2017 Fourth Quarter Equipment Upgrades
Funding for a dental air compressor for the Biddeford Center and six hygiene systems for the Lewiston, Rumford and Farmington Centers.
2017
$15,000
Cornish Library Association d.b.a. Bonney Memorial Library, Cornish, ME
Expansion and Improvement of the Bonney Memorial Library
Funding to construct an addition and upgrade the energy efficiency of the current building.
2017
$4,980
Cottage Street Creative Exchange, Inc., Norway, ME
Cottage Street Dances
Funding for weekly dance classes and monthly dances for children, teens, and their families on Cottage Street in Norway, ME.
2017
$5,000
Cushing Public Library, Cushing, ME
Cushing Connects: The Library as the Fulcrum for Creative Thinking and Learning
Funding for Leaps of Imagination programming for school students at the Library, including program costs, new tables, chairs, and shelving.
2017
$25,000
Dirigo Outdoor Programs dba Outdoor Sport Institute, Caribou, ME
Empowering Maine Middle Schoolers through Outdoor Sport Education
Funding to provide teacher workshops, school-based youth mini-camps and equipment rentals.
2017
$100,000
Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, ME
Remarkable Begins With You _ A Modernization Project for EMMC
Funding for Phase 2 of EMMC_s capitol campaign, focused on modernizing cardiovascular and surgical services.
2017
$7,500
Elder Grey Meeting House - Cemetery Association, North Waterboro, ME
Elder Grey Meetinghouse Restoration Project
Funding for Phase I - to repair and restore interior stone piers, roof framing, and exterior trim.
2017
$3,000
Ellsworth Community Music Institute, Ellsworth, ME
ECMI_s Children_s Chorus
Funding for the 12-week Children_s Chorus program, bringing together 50 local children to work with professional conductors.
2017
$10,000
Everyman Repertory Theatre, Rockport, ME
2017-18 10th Season of Collaborative Professional Production
Funding for the 10th season which includes 5 fully-staged productions.
2017
$10,000
Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland, ME
Black and White: Louise Nevelson/Pedro Guerrero
Funding for an exhibit of Nevelson_s black and white sculptures in combination with Guerrero_s black and white photographs of the same period that connect her work with her home and studio.
2017
$5,000
Friends of Congress Square Park, Portland, ME
In the Square Arts Programming Series
Funding for artist fees and marketing for over 125 free public arts events from May to October 2017.
2017
$12,500
Friends of Parsonsfield Seminary, Parsonsfield, ME
Girls_ Portico Restoration and Heat Upgrade
Funding to refurbish the Doe Hall Girls_ side portico and replace the non-functioning heating system
2017
$18,000
Friends of Soldiers Memorial Library, Hiram, ME
Handicapped Access for 8 Hancock Avenue
Funding for a new entrance that provides handicapped accessibility for the recently donated building adjacent to the Soldier Memorial Library.
2017
$25,000
Fryeburg Academy, Fryeburg, ME
Students in the Center
Funding for renovation and reconstruction of the current dining hall and student union.
2017
$10,000
Gardiner Library Association, Gardiner, ME
Library Exterior Renovations
Funding for the _metal project_ including replacement of an aging fire escape and rehabilitation of the garden_s iron fence. This is a piece of a broader $416,000 renovation project.
2017
$25,000
Gardiner Main Street, Gardiner, ME
Phase 1 Redevelopment _ Dingley Block
Funding for stabilization and predevelopment planning for rehabilitation of block of historic buildings circa 1850 in downtown Gardiner.
2017
$25,000
Gateway Milbridge, Milbridge, ME
Milbridge Theater Project
Funding for site preparation, water/septic/sewer, and excavation. Phase 4 of a 7 phase project to build a new theater.
2017
$5,000
Gedakina, Inc., Bangor, ME
Our Stories
Funding to strengthen reading and comprehension for Native American children in Maine.
2017
$12,000
Great Cranberry Historical Society, Cranberry Isles, ME
Improving Infrastructure to Preserve the Collection
Funding for a new roof, insulation and repairs to the lift.
2017
$20,000
Greater Portland Landmarks, Inc., Portland, ME
Enhancing the Visitor Experience at the Portland Observatory
Funding to assess current use, refresh current exhibits and incorporate new objects and educational panels.
2017
$35,000
Greenville Junction Depot Friends, Greenville, ME
Restoration of Canadian Pacific Railway Depot, Greenville Junction, Maine: Phase 3
Funding to support foundation stabilization, part of Phase 3 of a 4 Phase project.
2017
$10,000
Grime Studios, Portland, ME
Music Studio Development, Phase 2
Funding to create one large studio on the ground floor (Phase 2) that will create the foundation for the addition of 21 second floor studios (Phase 3).
2017
$24,500
Hancock County Auditorium Associates dba The Grand Theater, Ellsworth, ME
The Grand Roof Repair _ South Side
Funding to replace the leaking south roof and repair damage caused by the leaks.
2017
$50,000
Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations dba Woodlawn, Ellsworth, ME
Campaign for Woodlawn
Funding for a new building for programming, exhibition, education, and community gatherings.
2017
$15,000
Hospice of Southern Maine, Scarborough, ME
Gosnell Memorial Hospice House _ Patient Room & Facility Improvement Project
Funding for furnishings and improvements in patient rooms, public spaces, and throughout the facility.
2017
$15,000
Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County, Ellsworth, ME
Strategic Broadening of Outreach and Impact of HVHC Support Services
Funding for expanded services and education, training, and outreach efforts.
2017
$30,000
Hurricane Island Foundation, Rockland, ME
Capitol Support for the Center for Science & Leadership for Modifications to Meet Requirements of Fire Marshal
Funding to support modifications to existing infrastructure to meet fire safety requirements.
2017
$10,000
Institute for Humane Education, Surry, ME
Expansion of the Solutionary Program in Maine Middle and High Schools
Funding for year 3 of a 3 year pilot, supporting middle and high school students in examining underlying social, ethical, and environmental problems, developing solutions, assessing impact of their solutions, and presenting at a public summit.
2017
$19,231
Island Institute, Rockland, ME
Engaging Island and Coastal Studies Students in STEM Education through the Collaborative Aquaculture Project for Education
Support for the Collaborative Aquaculture Project for Education, which trains sixty-three K-12 island and coastal school teachers and 500 students in 30 Maine schools to implement aquaculture education programing in their classrooms and in coastal waters.
2017
$6,440
IXplore STEM, Yarmouth, ME
Bio-Technology Education and Resource Program
Funding for education and resources for high school teachers to implement 21st century genetics curricula.
2017
$10,000
Jackman Moose River Historical Society, Jackman, ME
Stabilization of Museum Building
Funding to replace the foundation of the Museum Building.
2017
$50,000
John Bapst Memorial High School, Bangor, ME
Love the School! The Campaign for John Bapst
Funding for technology equipment and furnishings for the new technology center, part of a capitol campaign to upgrade the main building, expand the campus and increase the endowment.
2017
$25,000
Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, Gardiner, ME
Johnson Hall Stage Renovation
Funding to renovate the Hall_s main stage, part of a larger historic rehabilitation project to create a 400-seat theater.
2017
$15,000
Junior Achievement of Maine, Inc., Portland, ME
Piloting the Redevelopment of Junior Achievement Elementary Programs in Maine
Funding for three newly revised expeditionary and experiential JA curriculums at 46 pilot project classes for 869 elementary school students.
2017
$100,000
Let's Get Ready, Boston, MA
Let_s Get Ready Maine Statewide Expansion
Multi-year funding to enhance the College Access Program, expand the Transitions and Success work, increase staff presence in Maine and complete a research study.
2017
$25,000
Lincoln County Community Theater and Orchestra dba Lincoln Theater, Damariscotta, ME
Renovating the Original Windows of the Historic Lincoln Theater
Funding to restore 14 exterior windows.
2017
$25,000
Lincoln County Historical Association, Inc., Wiscasset, ME
Exterior Remediation of the Museum and Old Jail
Funding for a remediation project that entails repointing all the granite block and all exterior brickwork of the jailer_s house.
2017
$50,000
LincolnHealth, Damariscotta, ME
Cornerstone Campaign
Funding for the construction of a 2 ½ story health center on the Miles Campus to accommodate a Patient-Centered Medical Home, a new model of care.
2017
$10,000
Literacy Volunteers of Bangor, Bangor, ME
Breaking the Cycle of Low Literacy through Family Education
Funding to further develop the family literacy program including 1:1 tutors for adults, books and educational materials for their children, and events for both parent and child.
2017
$40,000
Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, Kennebunkport, ME
Mothers Wing Renovation
Support to expand and update to the existing 200 year old building.
2017
$25,000
Lubec Landmarks, Inc., Lubec, ME
Lubec Landmark_s Brine Shed Museum Restoration
Funding to relocate and restore the Brine Shed.
2017
$10,000
Maine Academy of Modern Music, Portland, ME
The Kids Are Alright Music Education Expansion
Funding for 20 live performances for children aged 0-12 and their families.
2017
$12,000
Maine Center for Creativity, Portland, ME
Art All Around
Funding to support and develop an art instillation in Westbrook in 2017.
2017
$15,000
Maine Central Institute, Pittsfield, ME
Founders Campaign
Funding to support major renovations of two campus buildings.
2017
$26,446
Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers, Waterville, ME
Full STEAM Ahead
Funding for classroom renovations, purchase of technology and creation of an outdoor learning space to introduce STEAM to children aged 3-5.
2017
$20,000
Maine Coast Waldorf School, Freeport, ME
Educational Support Center
Funding to construct an Educational Support Center on the Freeport Campus.
2017
$20,000
Maine Discovery Museum, Bangor, ME
STEM Outreach
Funding for science outreach programming for grades 3-8.
2017
$1,820
Maine Granite Industry Historical Society and Museum, Mount Desert, ME
Shelving for Archival Storage Room
Funding to purchase shelves for archival storage of historical books and records.
2017
$25,000
Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance, Augusta, ME
Experiential Math Project
Funding to develop inter-school project based STEM activities for 20 teachers at three rural schools.
2017
$20,395
Maine Robotics, Orono, ME
Maine Robotics Equipment Upgrade
Funding to replace old computer equipment and purchase more current technology.
2017
$100,000
Mercy Hospital, Portland, ME
Fore River II
Funding for the second Phase of the Fore River project including a new building and additional parking. The results of this phase will be the closure of the State Street Campus.
2017
$20,000
Mid Coast Hospital, Brunswick, ME
Mid Coast Communities Aging in Place _ Advancing Better Living for Elders
Funding for nursing and occupational therapy for low income elders, which will be combined with home modification services.
2017
$5,000
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra, Brunswick, ME
May 2018 Performance Expenses for MSO Guest Soloist and World-Class Pianist Lise de la Salle
Funding for Lise de la Salle's performance fee for two performances in Topsham and Lewiston.
2017
$5,700
Nasson Center Redevelopment, Inc. d.b.a. Nasson Community Center, Springvale, ME
Little Theater Refurbishment Needs
Funding for equipment and repairs to restore the Little Theater
2017
$25,000
New England Electric Railway Historical Society dba Seashore Trolley Museum, Kennebunkport, ME
Preserve, Protect & Present: Enclosure and Expansion of Fairview Carbarn
Funding for Phase 1 of a 4 Phase project to preserve, protect and present the collection of antique transit vehicles.
2017
$10,000
Northeast Historic Film, Bucksport, ME
Reaching Out to the People of Maine
Funding to update presentation equipment for small venues, outdoor venues, and their Alamo Theater.
2017
$10,000
Norway Historical Society, Norway, ME
Second Floor Building Renovation
Funding for insulation, plaster repair, heating pump, and lighting fixtures on the second floor as well as shelving for basement and a handicap access ramp for the meeting room.
2017
$20,000
Norway Landmarks Preservation Society, Norway, ME
Readapting the Gingerbread House
Funding for Phase 2, including window restoration and repair and painting the external siding.
2017
$25,000
Norway Maine Opera House Corporation, Norway, ME
Special Project: Capacity Building and Strategic Planning
Funding to finalize the strategic plan and conduct a feasibility study for a capital campaign to complete Phase 4 - remaining structural and interior work.
2017
$8,000
Old Berwick Historical Society, South Berwick, ME
The Forgotten Frontier: A Teacher Workshop
Funding for a summer workshop for history teachers grades 6-12 that also includes a website of teacher-generated lesson plans and artifact kits for classroom use.
2017
$6,000
One Longfellow Square, Portland, ME
Install New Stage Lighting System
Funding to replace antiquated stage lighting with a new LED system.
2017
$5,000
Opera House Arts, Stonington, ME
Creative Stages Arts Learning
Funding for performing opportunities to students on the Blue Hill Peninsula and Deer Island through three programs across four schools for students K-8.
2017
$3,200
Oratorio Chorale, Brunswick, ME
_Messiah_ Concert: Support for Professional Musicians
Funding for travel and performance fees for 4 noted soloists for the November 2017 performance.
2017
$5,000
Otisfield Historical Society, Otisfield, ME
Repair and Paint Exterior of the Old Town House, Otisfield
Funding to repair windows and front door, fabricate screens, replace foundation skirting, and paint exterior of the Old Town House.
2017
$20,000
Paris Public Library, South Paris, ME
Deering Memorial Community Center
Funding to renovate the newly acquired neighboring abandoned church to create a community center for the residents of Paris.
2017
$15,000
Pine Tree Society, Bath, ME
Mental Health Expansion to More Effectively Serve Maine Children with Disabilities
Funding to expand to provide mental health services specifically to children with disabilities and a co-morbid mental health disorder.
2017
$15,000
Porter Memorial Library, Machias, ME
Capital Improvements for ADA Compliance
Funding to make the library more accessible including parking and other exterior modifications and construction of an elevator wing.
2017
$10,000
Portland Chamber Music Festival , Portland, ME
Special Initiatives for PCMF_s 25th Anniversary Season
Funding for the commission and presentation of three major new works and increased community engagement.
2017
$15,000
Portland Opera Repertory Theatre dba Opera Maine, Portland, ME
Opera Maine_s 2017 Summer Opera Festival
Funding for two performances of Verdi_s La traviata (July 26-28, 2017) as well as enrichment programs for teens, the deaf and hard of hearing, and cultural organizations.
2017
$45,800
Portland Public Library, Portland, ME
Portland Public Library Peaks Island Branch Renovation
Funding for shelving, seating, tables, and desks as part of the renovation of the Peaks Island Library.
2017
$15,000
Portland Symphony Orchestra, Portland, ME
PSO Website Redesign & Launch
Funding to design, implement, and launch a new website in 2018.
2017
$10,000
Prescott Park Arts Festival, Portsmouth, NH
Summer Musical Flying and Costume Support
Funding for safety equipment and training for flying effects and period costumes for the production of Mary Poppins (June 23-August 20, 2017)
2017
$14,400
Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT
Rural Immersion at Northern Maine Medical Center, Fort Kent, Maine
Funding for living expenses for 12 students participating in the rural immersion program.
2017
$25,000
Rangeley Friends of the Performing Arts, Rangeley, ME
Lakeside Theater Capital Improvements Project
Funding to waterproof and finish the basement, part of a broad improvement project.
2017
$10,000
Rangeley Lakes Region Historical Society, Rangeley, ME
Restoration and Exhibit Projects for Rangeley Heritage Museum
Funding for building repairs, updated interior and exterior exhibits and new signage.
2017
$15,000
Rangeley Region Health Center, Inc., Rangeley, ME
Capitol Request for ASCENT Rangeley Lakes Rehab
Funding for two pieces of PT equipment, a mechanical traction/inversion table and an Upper Body Ergometer.
2017
$12,000
River Tree Arts, Kennebunk, ME
Performance Hall Renovation
Funding to remove two columns in the middle of the performance space, replace flooring and purchase more appropriate and longer lasting materials for the dance program.
2017
$8,000
Salt Bay Chamberfest, Damariscotta, ME
Bach and Xenakis, Outside and in the Round
Funding for two performances as part of the Salt Bay Chamberfest_s 23rd Season in August 2017.
2017
$5,000
Schoodic Arts for All, Winter Harbor, ME
Technology Upgrades for Improved Performance
Funding to purchase two new computers, additional software and technology upgrades.
2017
$10,000
Schoolhouse Arts Center, Standish, ME
Schoolhouse Furnace replacement Project
Funding to install a new furnace in the main theater, including upgrades to the electrical system and improvement of ceiling fans.
2017
$4,500
Seal Bay Festival, Vinalhaven, ME
Seal Bay Festival 2017 Concert Season _Seeing Sound_
General support for the annual festival, July 13-21, 2017.
2017
$3,500
Shalom House, Portland, ME
Shalom House Art Program
Funding for classes offered four times a week year round at a permanent art studio at the Portland headquarters.
2017
$20,000
South China Public Library, South China, ME
Relocation and Expansion
Funding to relocate the library building to a newly purchased property, add a modular classroom and add new construction for bathrooms and additional space.
2017
$10,450
Spaulding Memorial Library, Sebago, ME
Library Building Improvements
Funding to replace the four columns at the front entry and upgrade the basement bulkhead.
2017
$15,000
Spruce Head Community Hall & Historical Association, Spruce Head, ME
Spruce Head Community Hall Preservation Project
Funding to complete renovation project _ Phases 3-6.
2017
$50,000
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, Lewiston, ME
Environment matters _ A Facility Improvement Project
Funding for the renovation and expansion of the child and adolescent behavioral and mental health facilities. (Phase 1 of a 3 phase, $12 million project)
2017
$30,000
Stonington Public Library, Stonington, ME
All Aboard
Funding to replace the furnace, take down the chimney, create a ADA compliant bathroom and build a new floor (phases 1 and 2 of a 3 phased project).
2017
$10,000
Strawbery Banke Museum, Inc., Portsmouth, NH
2018 Curatorial Exhibit: _Vice_
Funding to support the design and installation of the new _Vice_ exhibit scheduled for the 2018 season.
2017
$8,200
The Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk, ME
Multi-Generational Learning Opportunities at the Museum.
Funding for website redesign, educational programming, creation of a Digital Field Trip Program and building renovations.
2017
$20,000
The Center for Teaching and Learning, Edgecomb, ME
Forty Days in the Woods at School
Funding for a pilot program for children to conduct ecological, arboreal and animal studies, creating resources for other Maine teachers to create outdoor science classrooms of their own.
2017
$20,000
The Maine Girls' Academy, Portland, ME
Reinventing The Maine Girls_ Academy
Funding to expand outreach to a broader demographic and build infrastructure in advancement and admissions activities.
2017
$3,000
The Maine Project for Fine Art Conservation, Portland, ME
Internship Program
Funding for an undergraduate student intern.
2017
$3,804
The New School, Kennebunk, ME
Upgrading Technology in the Classroom
Funding for four new projectors and four new classroom laptops.
2017
$15,000
The Pierre Monteux Memorial Foundation, Inc., Hancock, ME
Expanding and Improving Students Residence and Practice Facilities
Funding to renovate the recently donated Tamarack Place facility and upgrade bathrooms in the Monteux Cabins.
2017
$25,000
The Range Light Keepers, Arrowsic, ME
Kennebec River Range Lights Restoration
Funding toward the restoration of the front tower, phase 2 of a 4 phase project.
2017
$12,000
The Susan L. Curtis Charitable Foundation, Portland, ME
CSC SpARCs Special Camps
Funding for two-week SpARCs bridge camp for disadvantaged Maine youth in grades 7, 8, and 9.
2017
$10,000
The Telling Room, Portland, ME
The Telling Room_s 2017-2018 Anthology Project: COLOR
Funding for the annual themed writing and art project which includes after-school programs, in-school residencies, programs for English language learners, and a published anthology.
2017
$15,000
Thomaston Historical Society, Thomaston, ME
Conservation and Restoration of Knox Farmhouse _ A National Historic Landmark
Funding to mitigate the extensive moisture problem at the Farmhouse Museum.
2017
$8,635
Town of Corinna, Corinna, ME
Museum Display and Security Upgrades
Funding for digital tablet podiums and a video security system.
2017
$20,000
Town of Tremont, Bernard, ME
Bass Harbor Memorial Library Expansion Project
Funding for a 770 sq. foot addition and alterations and energy upgrade to the existing structure.
2017
$35,000
Tree Street Youth, Lewiston, ME
Little Kids Rock Too _ Phase 2 of the Campaign for Growth
Funding to renovate the Pre-K classroom, build 4 new classrooms for grades 1-5, expand exits, relocate play space, and integrate fa
2017
$10,000
Tri-County Literacy, Bath, ME
Read with Me Family Literacy Program
Funding for family literacy sessions at all Midcoast Maine Community Action Head Start Centers.
2017
$75,000
University of New England, Biddeford, ME
The Digital Sciences Academy at UNE
Funding for Phase 1 of renovations to the Digital Sciences Academy_s new home at 1075 Forest Avenue in Portland.
2017
$75,000
University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME
Maine Roads to Quality
Funding to increase the number of childcare programs in Maine working towards national accreditation.
2017
$25,000
Victoria Mansion, Portland, ME
Reception Room Conservation
Funding to conserve original 1855-1860 painted finished on the walls and ceilings of the Reception Room.
2017
$20,000
VNA Home Health Hospice, South Portland, ME
Smart Classrooms: Supporting the Pathways to Clinical Excellence Education Expansion
Funding for equipment for the Smart Classroom initiative, bringing distance learning to clinical providers to create a standard of practice and allow clinicians to share knowledge.
2017
$5,000
Waterfall Arts, Belfast, ME
Support for 2018 Youth & Family Outreach Program at Waterfall Arts
Funding for after-school and summer arts programs, school fieldtrips for students and professional development for teachers, community art events, and deepening partnerships with other youth serving organizations.
2017
$20,000
Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, Newcastle, ME
Facilities for Program Expansion: Phase II _ Studio Design and Construction
Funding for the final design and construction of a new studio. Phase 2 of a 4 Phase, $10 million project.
2017
$15,000
Waterville Public Library, Waterville, ME
Technology Enhancements
Funding for 43 new computers and a new video security system.
2017
$5,490
Watts Hall Community Players, Thomaston, ME
Lighting Project for Watts Hall Auditorium
Funding to update the stage lighting system in the 100-year-old Watts Hall.
2017
$10,000
Wayfinder Schools, New Gloucester, ME
Opportunity Farm
General funding for the Passages and Residential programs based at Opportunity Farm, focused on academic and life skills for high school aged at-risk youth and teen parents.
2017
$25,000
Wells Public Library Foundation, Wells, ME
Wells Public Library Growing Again
Funding for a 3,350 foot addition and renovation of existing space.
2017
$30,000
West Gouldsboro Village Improvement Association, Gouldsboro, ME
West Gouldsboro Village Church and Village Library _ Restoration/Preservation
Funding to replace the foundation on the village Church (Phase 1 of a 3 phase project)
2017
$10,000
Western Maine Art Group, Norway, ME
Renovations to the Matolcsy Art Center
Funding to replace exterior staircase with a fire escape, remove exterior door, replace window, install an attic floor, and create a racking system to store art.
2017
$5,000
Wintergreen Arts Center, Presque Isle, ME
Wintergreen Arts and Education Programs
Funding to expand arts programming to include off-site programs for at-risk youth and senior citizens and to continue to broaden preschool, afterschool, and summer programs for all ages.
2017
$30,000
Wolfe's Neck Farm Foundation, Freeport, ME
Planning and Designing the Smith Center for Education, and the Kitchen and Children_s Farm Discovery Gardens, and Trail System
Funding for final planning and design phase of project. Part of an $8.8million capital campaign.
2017
$20,000
Woman's Literary Union of Androscoggin County, Auburn, ME
2017 Foss Mansion Renovation
Funding for electrical work, attic insulation, interior and exterior painting, stone retaining wall repairs, window rehabilitation, and carpet replacement.
2017
$25,000
Wood Island Life Saving Station Association, Kittery Point, ME
Wood Island Life Savings Station Rehabilitation, Phase Two
Funding to install new windows, doors and exterior shingles to renovate this formerly derelict lifesaving station.