Grants & Giving
FOUNDATION-INITIATED GRANTS
The John T. Gorman Foundation invests in comprehensive strategies and initiatives that seek to improve the well-being and resiliency of Maine children by ensuring that they and their caregivers have the tools and supports needed to be successful.
The bulk of our investments are invitation-only to grantees that have demonstrated a capacity for whole-family or two-generation approaches to prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and improve child and family wellbeing in five key areas: education, social capital, physical/mental health, wealth and assets, and employment navigation and supports.
We generally do not fund unsolicited proposals; however, organizations are welcome to contact us with ideas that are aligned with our strategic focus. Please contact info@jtgfoundation.org with a brief description of your proposal, including the issue you are seeking to address, approach (including rationale), and cost of implementation.
DIRECT SERVICES GRANTS
The Direct Services Grant Program (DSGP) provides funding to non-profit organizations who provide supports and services addressing the immediate basic needs of people in Maine who are experiencing the adverse effects of poverty. Eligible programs and organizations are those that address or connect people to supports – such as food, shelter, clothing, physical and mental health, transportation, English language classes, domestic violence, case management support, etc.
The DSGP awards both program/project funding and general operating support. General operating support grants are limited to those organizations whose sole mission is to serve Maine residents who are experiencing poverty.
Our grant management system provider, Blackbaud, is transitioning to a new online portal for grantees and applicants effective September 1, 2025. The legacy portal linked below will be deactivated on August 30, 2025.
Go here for more information on this transition, including recommended actions for grantees and applicants to take before August 30.