Deadline: 1-Mar-22
Applications are now open for the Rapid Response Fund, a grant opportunity that supports emergency and/or time-sensitive needs of organizations and communities whose work aligns with the Sewall Foundation’s mission: to support work in Maine to improve the well-being of people, animals and the environment while fostering relationships that strive for social equity and community resilience.
Funding Information
- In 2022, the total amount of the Rapid Response Fund is $300,000. $100,000 will be available for each grant round.
- While there are no firm limits on request amounts, most Rapid Response Fund grants will be no greater than $10,000.
- All Rapid Response Fund grants are limited to a 12 month term.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be eligible to receive tax-deductible donations as outlined in Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. This includes: 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt organizations; public schools; public agencies working for the State of Maine; Indian tribal governments (and their political subdivisions) recognized by the Department of the Interior
- Applicants may also apply through a fiscal sponsor
- The work of the applicant must be aligned with the mission and values of the Sewall Foundation
- Eligible organizations may apply regardless of their funding history with the Sewall Foundation
- Sewall Foundation does not fund: direct or grassroots lobbying or political campaign activities
Ineligible
- Ongoing operations, programs, or activities
- Requests to replace existing sources of funding
- Sponsorship of events for organizational promotion
For more information, visit https://www.sewallfoundation.org/rapid-response-fund