ANNOUNCEMENT: The April 2025 grant deadline has closed. Bingham will not be accepting applications for the October 2025 cycle.
Dates and Deadlines:
The Advisory Committee of The Bingham Program considers large grant proposals twice a year and discretionary grants, those for $5,000 or less, on an on-going basis. Large grant proposals should be submitted electronically by 5pm on the following dates: April 1 and October 1. Should a date fall on a weekend, submit proposals on the following Monday.
General Guidance
The Bingham Program welcomes requests from organizations or consortia to fund programs that serve Maine residents, health professionals and/or will result in changes in health systems and health policy. Grants are generally awarded to organizations that have qualified for exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Consortia that represent both non-profit and for-profit entities may apply for grants, provided that the applicant and lead agency are non-profit. Tribal communities are also eligible to apply.
The Bingham Program focuses our efforts in the area of early childhood policy and prevention of Adverse Childhood Experiences with a focus on policy development and implementation efforts, not necessarily in the health field. Cross-sector efforts on both the community and state levels also interest us. In addition, we have always been interested in helping innovative seed efforts that have the potential to grow and sustain themselves and are continuing to look for projects with that focus.
We do not fund capital campaigns, direct or reimbursable services, individual scholarships or grants. We generally do not fund summer camps, equipment purchases, or one-time conferences unless there is a plan for developing action after the conference that will lead to health policy or systems change.
Procedure:
If your project aligns with Bingham’s funding priorities, please email Morgan Hynd (morgan@binghamprogram.org) to schedule a time to discuss your proposal.
All proposals will be submitted through an online portal and a link will be provided after it is determined that your project fits within The Bingham Program’s funding priorities.