• Applicants must submit a one-page concept letter which outlines the mission of the applicant’s organization and describes the project for which they are seeking funding.
• The concept letter must be submitted through our website by March 1. We encourage applicants to submit the concept letter as soon as possible. Submit concept letter.
• Those invited to submit a full application will receive notice by March 15.
• If invited to apply the application needs to be postmarked by April 15. There are no exceptions to the April 15 deadline.
• The application can be downloaded here or requested by mail.
• Qualifying organizations are required to have a current tax exempt status (501-c3 designation) .
• We have one grant cycle per year.
• Notification of funding is sent on August 1.
• Applications should be mailed to:
Quimby Family Foundation
P.O. Box 148
Portland, ME. 04112
• We do not provide multi year grants though applicants can re-apply each year.
• We will potentially fund organizations up to three years in a row and then we request a two year break before applying again.
• All questions regarding the applications must be submitted via the website.
• Please do not contact board members directly regarding the status of your application.
• The Quimby Family Foundation grants awards in the range of $5,000-$50,000. See list of recent grantees and project descriptions.
For Grantees
• Mid year evaluation is due on February 1 and can be submitted via our website.
• End of year evaluation is due on July 1 and can also be submitted via our website.
• Submit mid or end of year evaluation.