Racial Justice Fund

Established in 2020, the Racial Justice Fund is an endowed fund of the Foundation that seeks to educate and advocate for systemic change that will foster racial justice and equity in Maine. Despite decades of inspiring individual action, a vibrant civil rights movement, and the fall of barriers and cultural norms that kept Black Americans from enjoying all the benefits of citizenship, there remains work undone in our continuing effort to fulfill the American promise for every citizen. The fund supports initiatives across Maine that address systemic racism and inequality inside and outside the legal system. The fund was created by twenty-two leading Maine companies a private foundation in the summer of 2020 and has continued to grow through the generous gifts of individuals, businesses and foundations while simultaneously issuing annual grants to community organizations.  

The volunteer Advisory Committee outlines the programmatic scope of the Fund’s work, issues a request for proposals and reviews and recommends grants from the Fund. Please email Linsey MacDougall, Director of Development & Operations with any questions about the Racial Justice Fund application process or to be added to the notification list for the next application period. 

View our Maine Justice Foundation Grantees.

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