Grantees

Patricia D. Klingenstein Grants Program

This program supports organizations that promote children's health, which includes their physical, mental, and social health and well-being.

2026 Grantees

Augusta Food Bank

Reduce food insecurity by providing Augusta-area children with KidPaks, which contain 6 healthy meals and snacks.

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Big Rock Mountain

Support the Ski4Life program, which helps students in grades K-12 overcome financial or geographic barriers to skiing and snowboarding.

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Camp Susan Curtis

Provide a free, 10-day overnight camp experience for Maine children living in poverty.

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Kids First Center

Support the 9-week Intensive Co-Parenting Education (ICOPE) programming, which educates parents in conflict resolution and the impact of parents' high conflict relationships on kids.

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Kismet Rock Foundation

Provide up to 70 students with outdoor education and enrichment opportunities through rock climbing.

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Maine Children's Alliance

Strengthens statewide advocacy for perinatal and infant health in Maine through the Maine Perinatal Health Coalition.

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Maine Children's Home

Project

  • Help 35 pregnant and parenting teens and young adults develop parenting skills, raise their aspirations, and pursue goals to improve their education, careers, life skills, and well-being.

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New England Arab American Organization

Project

  • Strengthen the physical, mental, and social well-being of immigrant children and families in Cumberland and Kennebec Counties through case management and direct support services.

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Sagadahoc County Crisis K9 Program

Expand Maine's only Crisis Response Canine Program from Sagadahoc County, supporting increased deployments tied to rising mental health needs.

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Somali Bantu Community Association

Support the Kashekee Youth Program, which provides immersive cultural and outdoor career experiences for immigrant youth.

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The Kita Center

Sustains and expands youth-centered suicide prevention and postvention programs at Home For healing in Maine.

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Youth and Family Outreach

Provide high-quality early childhood education with wraparound supports for Maine children and their families.

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Youth Full Maine

Project

  • Organize in-school food pantries and monthly, community-wide, free food distribution across York County.