Community Redistribution Fund

• Working exclusively or primarily in Maine; 95% of work must happen in Maine.
• Organizations must meet two of the following three criteria:
  • 50% of programming serving and led by and working primarily with communities of color, Indigenous, immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugee populations.
  • 50% or more of those in leadership or key decision-making roles are communities of color, Indigenous, immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugee populations.
  • 50% of programming primarily serving communities of color, Indigenous, immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugee populations.

This fund will provide the following grants:

Three (3) Planning Grants – $7,500 each:

• Designed for organizations that need funding to adequately plan their projects before they go live.
• Focused on new and innovative projects that require a planning phase.

Fourteen (14) Implementation Grants – $20,000 each:

• Aimed at partnering with or improving existing programs that focus on sourcing, distributing, and educating community members about culturally important foods.
• Intended for programs that have been operating for at least two years and can show proof of concept or demonstrate improvements through innovative methods.

Info Session:

• Attendance at one info session is mandatory for all organizations wishing to apply.
• See the timeline below for session dates and RSVP details.

Submit Application:

• Applications must be submitted online.
• Oral applications are available via House of Languages:
  • Organizations opting for oral applications will be matched with an interpreter, who will transcribe their answers verbatim.
  • The transcribed answers will be emailed to BOM, who will submit the application on behalf of the organization.
  • A Word version of the application is available for brainstorming and drafting. We highly recommend preparing your answers in this document before submitting them through the application portal.

Pre-Submission Meeting:

• It is recommended to meet with Rose of Khadija prior to submission to ensure alignment.
• This meeting is required if you plan to work with a grant writer or require the support of House of Languages.

Complimentary Grant Writing Services:

• Organizations are eligible for up to three hours of complimentary grant writing services.
• Information about this service will be provided after the alignment meeting.

Final Submission:

• Once an application has been submitted (either online or orally), it cannot be edited or resubmitted.

Application Opens: Monday, October 14, 2024, 9 a.m.

Grant Info Session(s): Attending at least one info session is mandatory.

• October 15, 2024 – 9-10 a.m.
• October 16, 2024 – 6-7 p.m.
• October 17, 2024 – 2-3 p.m.
• October 21, 2024 – 12-1 p.m.

Application Closes: Friday, November 15, 2024, 11:59 p.m.

Internal Review of Applications:

• Between November 18, 2024, through December 6, 2024.
• Note: Inquiry calls will be scheduled as applications are submitted and through the review period.

Decision Notices Emailed: December 16, 2024

Partner and Food Bank Visits: 2024/2025

• Grant Overview
• Planning Application
• Implementation Application
• Scoring Rubric
• Narrative Report