The Bingham Program will not be accepting Program Grant applications for April 1, 2024.
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. To save you time and effort, we require you to call us first to pitch your proposal.
Procedure:
If you are considering approaching The Bingham Program for funding, please follow the following steps:
You must call first (207-622-2085) to describe your proposed project. Program staff can help you determine whether your proposal falls within The Bingham Program’s funding priorities. Generally our funding is not for something that would be considered a core business of an organization, for example, money needed for converting to electronic records, expansion of programs or recruitment of hard to fill staff positions. Rather we are looking for models or new services that have the potential for replicability. We do not fund capital campaigns, direct or reimbursable services, individual scholarships or grants. We generally do not fund equipment or one-time conferences unless there is a plan for developing action after the conference that will lead to health policy or systems change.
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.