MAINE CHILDREN'S TRUST GRANT INFORMATION

The Maine Children's Trust (MCT) is pleased to announce the 2009 - 2010 round of child abuse and neglect primary prevention grants. There is a total of $60,000.00 available for grants of up to $8,000.00 each. One half of the amount applied for will be automatically available to grantees the following year for the same program so long as year end grant reports are completed and approved by the Grant Allocations Committee.

MCT understands all of the time and effort it takes to apply for a grant. As we try to be sensitive to the never-ending workload of not-for-profit organizations, we are requiring applicants to submit a "Letter of Intent" to determine if the program being applied for fits what is typically viewed as a program designed to strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect. Priorities for the 2009 - 2010 grant cycle include, but are not limited to, funding to programs promoting positive youth development, providing early, comprehensive support for families, promoting the development of parenting skills or supporting the additional needs of families with children with cultural/special needs.

SPECIAL NOTE: Beginning with the 2007 - 2008 round of grants, the Maine Children's Trust will accept only one "Letter of Intent" for one program per agency per year and that agency may not apply for the same program two years in a row. Beginning with the 2008 - 2009 round of grants, only the "Letter of Intent Form" will be accepted. You must save your Letter of Intent form under your organization's name and submit it by email only to: melissak@mechildrenstrust.org.

In order to qualify for a grant, your organization: