Deadline: 15-Sep-21
The Maine Community Foundation has launched the Investing in Leaders of Color to support nonprofit leaders of color and their organizations.
The program provides one-on-one coaching, a stipend for professional development and operating costs, and networking opportunities.
This program is designed for people of color in leadership positions in nonprofit organizations that serve communities of color and promote racial equity in the state of Maine. Grants will be made to the organizations.
Type of Funding
This program provides a capacity-building grant, totaling $6,950 per organization/leader, which consist of the following components:
- One-on-one coaching ($3,450)
- Each leader is eligible for up to 23 hours of coaching at a rate of $150/hr. The leader’s organization will be paid for their participation in this program at the same hourly rate as coaches.
- Professional development ($2,000), including but not limited to:
- Conferences, workshops, and/or trainings (including travel, accommodations, and meals)
- Tuition assistance
- Professional membership fees
- Operating costs ($1,500), including but not limited to:
- Technology (e.g., computer, laptop, tablets, smartphones, AV equipment)
- New software
- Books, literature, professional journals.
Funding Information
- Maximum Award: $6,950
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofit, charitable organizations tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and also classified as an organization described in sections 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2)
- Municipalities
- Public schools
- Public agencies working for the State of Maine
- Indian tribal governments (or political subdivisions) recognized by the Department of the Interior
- Groups without any tax status may apply with a fiscal sponsor that is an eligible organization.
For more information, visit https://www.mainecf.org/apply-for-a-grant/available-grants-deadlines/investing-in-leaders-of-color/