Gloria C. MacKenzie Foundation Areas of Interest
Education
In order to provide a viable future for Maine residents, investment in quality education is crucial. We strive to instill in children and young adults throughout Maine a desire to develop a core set of values that include: exceeding expectations, a commitment to leadership, an emphasis on diverse learning, and self-accountability both in personal and professional aspects. Some examples of the types of programs the Foundation seeks to assist are:
- Purchasing updated curriculum
- Reinstating or expanding arts, music and cultural programs
- Expanding science, math and language arts programs
- Sponsoring educational experiences such as field trips
- Funding improvements to educational facilities
- Supporting professional development programs for teachers
Technical Training Programs
Developing a well-educated and talented workforce is important to a community’s future and adds to quality to life. Our goal is to support programs that develop skills of Maine-based industries.
Improvements for Public Non-Profit Development
The Foundation is interested in innovative and leading-edge projects that will support public non-profit development especially in rural areas. Requests will be considered for programs that collaborate with town, state or national partners.
Civic Pride Grants
The Gloria C. MacKenzie Foundation is making available Civic Pride Grants in the amount of $100-$500. These grants will be available from Jan 1 thru Dec 1 of the calendar year. To begin the process, download and complete the Civic Pride Grant Application.
Geographic Priorities
In keeping with the founder’s wishes, we award grants that aim to improve the quality of life for the people of Maine with the primary focus on Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Aroostook counties. Exceptions may include occasional funding for state or national programs operating in the state of Maine that complement or relate to our work in those counties.
