L.L.Bean Maine Land Trust Grant Program
L.L.Bean has teamed up with Maine Coast Heritage Trust and its Maine Land Trust Network Program to provide grant support to Maine’s land trust community. Together, L.L.Bean and MCHT will work to enhance the capacity of Maine’s land trusts in support their land conservation activities and the protection of Maine’s outdoor heritage and natural landscapes.
Eligible Grant Size: 4-7 grants will be given in amounts not to exceed $5,000 each.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicant must be a 501(c)3 non-profit
- Applicant must be a current member of the Maine Land Trust Network
- Applicant must have adopted LTA’s Land Trust Standards & Practices
- More than one organization involved in a collaborative project may apply
Purpose:
The purpose of the L.L.Bean Maine Land Trust Grant Program is to provide strategic funding to Maine land trusts for land stewardship activities. Stewardship projects that enhance the Trust’s ability to carry out its mission (those that seek to build organizational capacity) and those that enhance opportunities for public access to conservation lands are a priority. Collaborative projects are welcome.
Application Process & Deadline:
Please answer the questions on the adjoining Grant Application Form adhering to the following procedural requirements:
- Applications submitted electronically are encouraged and may be directed to dbissett@mcht.org.
- Mailed applications should be submitted to: Maine Coast Heritage Trust; Attn: Donna Bissett; 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 201; Topsham, ME 04086
- Applications must be emailed or postmarked by Monday, September 14, 2009
- Applications by fax will NOT be considered
- Limit your narrative to four (4) pages double spaced
- Use size 11 font or larger
Contact:
Questions about the L.L.Bean Land Trust Grant Program may be directed to Megan Shore at (207) 729-7366 or mshore@mcht.org.
