[Klingenstein Philanthropies](https://klingenstein.org)

April 30, 2026 (Full application deadline; annual)

$5,000–$25,000 per grant; 12-month project period; preference for organizations with budgets under $5M

Funds creative, evidence-based projects that improve the health and well-being of Maine children, especially those in underserved and minoritized communities.

--- ## Description The Patricia D. Klingenstein Grants Program supports organizations working to advance the health—physical, mental, and social—of Maine children from birth to age 18. The program emphasizes support for projects serving low-income families, under-resourced communities, and minoritized populations. Grants are awarded for a wide range of project types, including general operating support, program grants, capacity building, challenge, and matching grants. The program encourages creative, data-driven, and evidence-based approaches, but does not fund capital projects or individuals. Successful applicants typically demonstrate strong organizational track records and effective, grounded strategies for improving children’s health outcomes. --- ## Due Dates - April 30, 2026: Full application deadline (application portal closes at midnight; annual deadline) _All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates._ --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant size: $5,000–$25,000 per award - Project duration: 12 months (September 1 – August 31) - Preference given to organizations with annual budgets under $5,000,000 --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be organizations (not individuals) serving Maine children (birth to 18 years old). - Organizations must focus on advancing the health and well-being (physical, mental, social) of Maine children. - Strong preference for organizations with annual budgets under $5 million. - Organizations previously funded must wait two years before reapplying (e.g., 2023 or 2024 awardees may reapply in 2026 or 2027, respectively). - Proposals must address the needs of underserved, low-income, or minoritized populations in Maine. - Capital projects and oral health-only proposals are not supported (for oral health, see the [Children’s Oral Health Network of Maine](https://www.mainecohn.org/)). - Fiscal sponsorship is allowed; details of the relationship must be provided. --- ## Application Process - Application portal opens annually on March 15 and closes April 30. - All applications must be submitted online via the [grant portal](http://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=ktgf). - Required materials include: - Proposal summary and narrative - Funding history (prior applications/awards) - Organization mission and history - Description of core programs and geographic area served - Demographic narrative and data - Percent of children/families served - Recent financial statements (balance sheet, P&L, operating budget; audit preferred but not required) - Proposal budget (with revenue and expense tables) - List of key project personnel and Board of Directors - (Optional) 1–5 photographs illustrating the organization’s impact - Virtual information sessions are available in early March; contact the program director for details. --- ## Additional Information - Project period runs from September 1 to August 31 of the following year. - Final reports are due by October 31 after the project period concludes. - The foundation receives more applications than it can fund; feedback on declined applications is not provided. - No site visits are conducted as part of the review process. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview and Guidelines](https://klingenstein.org/sadie-harry-davis-foundation/patricia-d-klingenstein-grants-program/) - [Application Instructions](https://klingenstein.org/sadie-harry-davis-foundation/patricia-d-klingenstein-grants-program/applying/) - [Online Application Portal](http://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=ktgf) - [Children’s Oral Health Network of Maine](https://www.mainecohn.org/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | More Info | |--------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|--------------------------------| | Emilie Knight, Director of Patricia D. Klingenstein Grants Program | [SHDFgrants@gmail.com](mailto:SHDFgrants@gmail.com) | For questions, eligibility, and info sessions | | Klingenstein Philanthropies (general inquiries) | [Contact form](https://klingenstein.org/contact-us/) | |

Patricia D. Klingenstein Grants Program

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