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

May 31, 2026

$5,000–$25,000 per award; 12-month project period

Supports organizations advancing the health and well-being of Maine children (birth to 18) through innovative, evidence-based programs.

Strong preference for organizations with budgets under $5M; past grantees must wait 2 years before reapplying.

--- ## Description This program funds organizations dedicated to improving the health of Maine children (birth to 18 years old), with an emphasis on physical, mental, and social well-being. The grant encourages creative, evidence-based approaches and prioritizes organizations that serve underserved populations, such as low-income families, under-resourced communities, and children from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Projects should demonstrate a clear commitment to advancing child health through innovative and well-grounded initiatives. --- ## Due Dates - May 31, 2026: Full application submission deadline (annual) - Application portal opens: April 15 (annually) - Project period: September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027 - Final report due: October 31 following the project end --- ## Funding Amount - Awards range from $5,000 to $25,000 per project. - Grants are for a 12-month project period (September 1 – August 31). - The foundation strongly prefers to fund organizations with an annual budget under $5,000,000. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be organizations (not individuals) serving Maine children (birth to 18 years). - Preference for organizations with annual budgets under $5 million. - Projects must directly advance the health of Maine children, including physical, mental, and social health. - Organizations that received funding in the past must wait 2 years before reapplying (e.g., 2023 or 2024 grantees may reapply in 2026 or 2027, respectively). - Most grant types are considered (operating, program, capacity building, challenge/matching), but capital grants and grants to individuals are generally not funded. - Oral health proposals are not accepted (refer to the Children’s Oral Health Network of Maine for those needs). --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted via the [online grant portal](http://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=ktgf). - The portal opens April 15 and closes May 31 each year. - Required materials include: - Organizational and contact information - Proposal summary and narrative - Funding history and fiscal agency details (if applicable) - Mission, history, and geographic area served - Description of core programs and demographics served - Financial statements (most recent balance sheet, P&L, current budget; audit preferred) - Proposal budget (for non-operating requests) - List of key project personnel and Board of Directors - (Optional) Photographs illustrating impact - Virtual information sessions are available in May; contact the program director to attend. - No feedback is provided on declined applications; no site visits are conducted. --- ## Additional Information - The foundation receives more applications than it can fund. - Proposals should demonstrate strong track records and innovative, well-grounded approaches. - Projects should address the needs of Maine’s most underserved children. --- ## External Links - [Program Details 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 Grant Portal](http://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=ktgf) - [Klingenstein Philanthropies Home](https://klingenstein.org) - [Children’s Oral Health Network of Maine](https://www.mainecohn.org/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Web Contact Form | |---------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | Emilie Knight, Director, Patricia D. Klingenstein Grants Program | SHDFgrants@gmail.com | [Contact Page](https://klingenstein.org/contact-us/) |

Patricia D. Klingenstein Grants Program

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