MCF: Maine Theater

Maine Community Foundation

Predicted Deadline

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Predicted deadline: Sep 15, 2024 8:59pm PDT

Grant amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000

Funding uses: General Operating Expense, Project / Program, Training / Capacity Building

Location of project: Maine

Location of residency: Preferred: Maine Other eligible locations: United States

Overview:

NOTE: You are welcome to mail a list of productions from either the prior or current season along with limited supporting information about your organization and/or project. Send this information by September 15 .

What We Do

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.

Eligibility:

• To receive a grant, a theater or project must:
  • Support nonprofit professional and community theaters in the production and presentation of live theater
• Who is eligible to apply:
  • Nonprofit, charitable organizations tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and also classified as an organization described in sections 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2)
  • Municipalities
  • Public schools
  • Public agencies working for the State of Maine
  • Indian tribal governments (or political subdivisions) recognized by the Department of the Interior
  • Groups without any tax status may apply with a fiscal sponsor that is an eligible organization as described above.
• This program provides:
  • Capacity- building grants for improving and strengthening the organization
  • General support grants for staff and operational costs at community theaters, including infrastructure and technology
  • Project grants for performances and other programmatic expenses.
• Awards are typically between $2,500 and $5,000, although larger awards may be considered.

Preferences:

• Priority will be given to:
  • Adult theater
  • Dramas
  • Organizations that have not received multiple grants in recent years.

Ineligibility:

• Funds may not be used for:
  • Expenses already incurred
  • Regranting to a secondary grantee through a competitive process
  • Political campaigns
  • Lobbying in the form of calls to action on a specific vote
  • Religious activities, including, but not limited to, religious services, promotion of religious beliefs, or activities that are restricted to church or religious group membership.
• Theaters whose main purpose is to present social messaging and/or health and wellness education will not be considered for funding.
• Children’s theater projects are not likely to be funded.