Qualifying Criteria

To be eligible to apply for the Northeast Bank Municipal Community Grant Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Location: Must be a municipality (such as a town, school district, or utility district) within the state of Maine.
• Target Population: Proposed services must benefit low- and moderate-income individuals or be located in a qualified LMI census tract.
• Matching Funds: Municipalities are required to provide matching funds equal to the amount requested, up to a maximum of $2,500.
• Project Scope: The proposed project should clearly demonstrate a positive impact on the community and align with the program’s objectives of supporting essential services.
• Project Timeline: Projects must be completed within one year of receiving grant approval and will be monitored by Northeast Bank’s Government Banking team.
   

The final decision to approve a grant application is at the sole discretion of Northeast Bank. 
 

By offering matching grants of up to $2,500, Northeast Bank aims to help municipalities double their impact, ensuring more resources are available to support community-driven services that make a real difference.

The Bank looks forward to receiving funding requests and supporting your community needs. The following are examples of how grant funds could be used:

• Matching municipal funding raised in response to an agency nonprofit request, such as from a local food bank, community action agency, or other service agency.
• Matching funds for local libraries, school food backpack programs, supporting professional development (such as registration costs for government finance officer training) and employee wellness initiatives.