• The grant requested must benefit the Cumberland / North Yarmouth Community

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• Potential grantees should be nonprofit organizations with programs addressing this goal

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• The applicant must justify how the grant benefits local residents and/or fits within our core charitable causes*:

  • ​Health – Primarily vision issues but also diabetes, hearing, organ donation, etc.

  • Relieving hunger and homelessness

  • Engaging youth, seniors, and veterans

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• Organizations must submit an annual application letter (one-page) to be considered for funding, containing:

  • The organization's contact information and mailing address (where approved funds will be sent)

  • Information about its budget, mission, and goals

  • How many of our community members are assisted

  • A requested dollar amount

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• The application must be received by us no later than April 25th to be considered during our final annual Board of Directors meeting in May​

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• Mail the completed application letter to:​

  • ​​Fund Screening Committee
    Cumberland North Yarmouth Lions Club
    PO Box 24
    Cumberland, ME 04021

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• EXCLUSIONS

  • Capital campaigns and endowments

  • Memberships, including association / chamber memberships

  • Organizations that illegally deny services to any individual

  • Organizations or programs that do not benefit the Cumberland / North Yarmouth community

  • Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns

  • Registration fees

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*The grant program supports these causes and related events. Programs not aligning with the core charitable causes may be considered if sufficient evidence is provided to show how they strengthen our community and benefit residents.
Priority may be given to organizations holding a current tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6) or 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code. Please list the number of your group’s employees and/or volunteers. Organizations must submit a copy of their current 990, 990-EZ, 990-N, or 990-PF if they are required to file these returns.

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