Androscoggin Bank’s MainStreet Foundation is now accepting applications for its annual $25K for Kids Grant. Eligible nonprofit organizations serving at-risk youth in Maine are encouraged to submit an online application by July 31, 2026.
The $25K for Kids Grant awards $25,000 to one nonprofit organization whose work supports Maine youth by providing life’s essentials, including food, shelter, and security. Following the application period, the MainStreet Foundation Board will review submissions and select finalists to present their proposals before choosing a grant recipient.
“Each year, Androscoggin Bank’s MainStreet Foundation has the opportunity to learn about organizations that are changing lives for children and families across Maine,” said Chris Lyon, SVP & Director of Corporate Impact. “Through the $25K for Kids Grant, we are proud to support nonprofits that are creating brighter futures for young people and helping ensure they have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.”
The grant is open to nonprofit organizations that provide direct services to at-risk youth, including mentoring and after-school programs, literacy initiatives, leadership development opportunities, mental health support, homelessness prevention efforts, and life-skills education. Former winners include, Full Plates Full Potential, The Root Cellar, The Locker Project, Auburn/Lewiston YMCA, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine, My Place Teen Center and New Beginnings.
Eligible applicants must be recognized as tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
To learn more about the $25K for Kids Grant and complete an online application, visit Androscoggin Bank’s MainStreet Foundation online: https://www.androscogginbank.com/about/mainstreet-foundation/25k-for-kids-grant-application/
About the MainStreet Foundation:
Since its founding, Androscoggin Bank’s MainStreet Foundation has awarded more than $2 million to organizations making a meaningful impact in communities across the state. For seven years, the Foundation’s signature $25K for Kids Grant has supported nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of at-risk youth throughout Maine.
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