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Our Community Benefit Program (CBP) was established to award grants that support community-based health and wellness programs in our service area.

Our Spring 2021 grant cycle targets Maine nonprofit organizations working to promote community health. Preference will be given to nonprofits helping to treat and manage asthma, coronary artery disease (CAD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), depression, diabetes, hypertension, and substance use disorder.

Applications are due March 8, 2021.

Review application Apply here

Our grantmaking goals

Empower Maine people

who are at economic risk and underserved by the health insurance industry;

Reduce barriers

to accessing health services based on geography, finances and/or culture;

Address public health challenges

on the federal, state or local level;

Enhance community health

by leveraging programs and providing aid to community-based health and wellness outreach;

Assist Maine people

managing chronic illness to be their best selves – mentally, physically, and emotionally; and

Align with Health Options'

Member population of Maine people and families.

Because it takes a community

Our mission

To partner locally with Members, businesses and health professionals to provide affordable, high-quality benefits that promote health and wellbeing. 

Our vision

To be a leader in transforming and improving individual and community health and positively affecting local economies. 

More about the CBP

Our Spring 2021 deadline for applications is March 8, 2021.

Recipients will be notified in April 2021.

Click here to apply.

We work with the Maine Community Foundation to identify Maine nonprofit organizations based on location, populations served, and programs and services being offered.

We require grant recipients to commit the full grant funding to a designated initiative described in the grant application and not administrative costs.

The CBP Advisory Council includes public health experts, community organizers and people with decades of experience working in the non-profit sector.

For more information, call (207) 402-3309.

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