ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Bingham Program has suspended its fall grant cycle and will now open one grant cycle per year with applications due on April 1st.
The Discretionary Grant program is also closed and will be reopened on October 1, 2026, the beginning of our new fiscal year.
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Dates and Deadlines:
The Advisory Committee of The Bingham Program considers large grant proposals once 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 April 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. Government entities, including tribal governments, are eligible to apply.
The Bingham Program focuses our efforts in the area of early childhood policy and mitigating the impacts 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.
We do not fund capital campaigns, direct or reimbursable services, or individual scholarships. 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.