Program Name	William Bingham II Betterment Fund
Program Information
Sponsor(s) (fed, state, etc.):	William Bingham II Betterment Fund
Program Description / Purpose:	The Fund makes grants exclusively to benefit the residents of the State of Maine, with special consideration to projects in the Western Mountains. The Fund will consider requests from qualified institutions and organizations whose activities promote health improvement and education and which have the potential for a significant impact on the life of Maine residents in these areas. Environmental programs are among the areas the Fund will support.
Program Active:	Yes
Program Website:	http://www.megrants.org/betterment.htm
Other Information:	For more information and guidelines, go to website administered by Maine Philanthropy Center.
Eligibility Information
Eligible State(s):	Maine
Geographic Scope:	Focus on Maine's Western Mountains Area.
Award Information
Assistance Type:	Grants
Resources Available:	Varies. Most grants are in the range of $20,000 to $50,000.
Application Information
Application Deadline:	Multiple: January 31, April 30, and September 30.
Application Review Time Length:	two months
Application Available Online?	No
Application Website:	http://www.megrants.org/betterment.htm
Contact Information
Primary Contact:	Linda Franciscovich Sr. V.P. U.S. Trust William Bingham II Betterment Fund c/o US Trust 114 West 47th Street New York, NY  10036 Phone: (212) 852-3388 Fax: Email: betterment@ustrust.com
Example of Funded Projects
Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring: $10,000 for operating support. GrowSmart Maine: $75,000 for smart growth advocacy and projects. (Both grants in 2002).
Topic Areas
Agricultural Lands Wildlife & Natural Communities Coastal Waters Lakes Environmental Advocacy
Land Acquisition & Easements Conservation Education & Outreach
Last Updated:	1/12/2009