The Edward H. Daveis Benevolent Fund grant program supports early childhood and youth engagement programs in Greater Portland. The fund focuses on enhancing school readiness for young children and fostering engagement among middle and high-school students. It provides general support grants for ongoing operational needs, and project grants for new or expanding initiatives focused on these groups. Organizations based in specific areas within Greater Portland are eligible, provided they have not received grants from this program in three consecutive years.

Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/closing deadlines: July 24th to October 15th