WESTERN MAINE COMMUNITY ACTION INC
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Western Maine Community Action Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily focuses on funding initiatives within Maine, having paid out a total of $218K in grants to 19 grantees in the 2024 filing year. The organization operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WESTERN MAINE COMMUNITY ACTION, INC.'S MISSION IS TO ACT AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF, AND TO ADVOCATE WITH AND FOR PEOPLE, ON ISSUES THAT AFFECT THEM; TO PROVIDE QUALITY SERVICES TO MEET IDENTIFIED HUMAN NEEDS IN THE MOST COST EFFECTIVE WAY POSSIBLE; TO PROMOTE SENSITIVITY AND TO FOSTER COOPERATION WITHIN PROGRAMS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES IN MEETING THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE; AND TO MOBILIZE AND WORK WITH ALL RESOURCES IN DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROBLEMS.
Cause Areas
2
Human rights
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CONSUMERS FOR AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION
$503.8K
18%
AROOSTOOK COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM
$266K
10%
Midcoast Maine Community Action
$252K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$15.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$28.7K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WESTERN MAINE COMMUNITY ACTION INC?
No. WESTERN MAINE COMMUNITY ACTION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WESTERN MAINE COMMUNITY ACTION INC give?
WESTERN MAINE COMMUNITY ACTION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Maine. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WESTERN MAINE COMMUNITY ACTION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WESTERN MAINE COMMUNITY ACTION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WESTERN MAINE COMMUNITY ACTION INC make each year?
In 2024, WESTERN MAINE COMMUNITY ACTION INC awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $218 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WESTERN MAINE COMMUNITY ACTION INC fund recently?
In 2024, WESTERN MAINE COMMUNITY ACTION INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CONSUMERS FOR AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION, AROOSTOOK COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM, and Midcoast Maine Community Action. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WESTERN MAINE COMMUNITY ACTION INC?
WESTERN MAINE COMMUNITY ACTION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.