Lewiston-Auburn Grants
This grant supports community-driven, science-informed initiatives in Lewiston–Auburn, Maine, with flexible, multi-year funding and resources to strengthen local organizations and collaborations.
Funder: Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $25,000–$50,000/year (individual orgs); up to $150,000/year (collaborations); multi-year (up to 4 years); total pool ~$1.78M/year
Summary: Supports sustainable, community-driven initiatives in Lewiston–Auburn with multi-year funding and additional resources to strengthen local organizations and collaborations.
Key Information: Forecasted grant cycle—dates are projected; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Lewiston-Auburn program of the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation provides multi-year, flexible funding to support community partners and initiatives in Lewiston–Auburn, Maine. The program is designed to minimize administrative burden, prioritize community-identified needs, and foster collaboration and collective action. In addition to financial grants, the program offers technical assistance, impact investments, convening, and shared learning opportunities to advance collective efforts and build a resilient local ecosystem. Funding is generally available for both individual organizations and collaborative efforts, with a strong emphasis on general operating support to enable maximum flexibility.
