2026 Welch Charitable Fund
Forecasted
The 2026 Welch Charitable Fund from Maine Community Foundation supports capital projects enhancing education, health, youth, recovery, and arts for people in need in Greater Portland, Maine.
Funder: Maine Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Full application, invitation-only; projected)
Funding Amounts: Median award: $10,000; recent average award: ~$11,700; typical total grant pool ~$220,000; one-year, single disbursement.
Summary: Supports capital projects for organizations serving people in need in Greater Portland, Maine, with a focus on education, health care, youth, recovery, and arts.
Key Information: By invitation only; limited invitations based on fit with fund priorities.
Description
The Welch Charitable Fund, managed by the Maine Community Foundation, supports nonprofit and public organizations in the Greater Portland (Cumberland County) area that serve people in need. The fund prioritizes capital projects—such as physical infrastructure or technology upgrades—that expand services, increase reach, or improve organizational effectiveness. Areas of focus include education, health care, youth development, recovery from substance use disorder, and arts and culture. Grants are awarded for projects outside an organization’s regular operating budget and are intended to help organizations grow their impact within the community.
