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United Way of Kennebec Valley
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DEI Micro-Grant Funding
United Way of Kennebec Valley (UWKV) offers a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) micro-grants opportunity to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public school districts, municipal entities, and Indian Tribal governments. Organizations without 501(c)(3) status may also apply if they have a formal fiscal sponsorship with an established 501(c)(3).
Grant requests should range between $500 and $1,000 and must support events or marketing initiatives aimed at improving accessibility and/or educating the community on diversity, equity, and inclusion. UWKV intends to offer this micro-grant program annually through at least 2027.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed monthly. Once 2025 funds are fully allocated, the application process for this cycle will close. |
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UWKV’s VolunteerME
Looking for volunteer opportunities? UWKV partners with local business sponsors to facilitate annual student Day of Caring events with schools across Kennebec County. UWKV also supports the entire region's community service efforts through VolunteerME, a free, easy-to-use website that can help you, your staff, and/or your students find local volunteer opportunities that match talents, interests, and schedules.
Looking for volunteers? UWKV invites nonprofits to add their organization to the VolunteerME Kennebec Valley website. This resource provides a space for your organization to post volunteer opportunities and connect with local individuals looking to serve their community. To date, UWKV has over 1,000 individuals registered to the site. Please use this link to register your nonprofit organization. Once your registration is approved, you will have access to begin posting opportunities. |
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Impact2032 business spotlights
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Children's Discovery Museum
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| The Children’s Discovery Museum continues to be a cornerstone of early education and family engagement in Kennebec County, offering enriching, hands-on learning experiences for children and their caregivers. Through a variety of innovative programs and partnerships, the Museum is helping build a strong foundation for educational success while fostering curiosity, creativity and connection.
At the heart of their efforts is a commitment to reducing barriers and increasing access. The Mobile Museum brings play-based, literacy-rich programming directly to schools, libraries, farmers markets and local events—ensuring that all children, regardless of location or resources, can benefit from educational opportunities. Programs like Story Walks make books and learning tools available in outdoor, accessible community settings. |
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| Kents Hill School is an independent, coeducational boarding and day school grades nine through post-graduate, serving 220 students from Maine, across the United States, and around the world. What sets Kents Hill apart from other top schools is its unwavering focus on creating a supportive, integrated and individualized student experience, while simultaneously teaching essential life skills to prepare students for success far beyond campus.
Through innovative programs and a holistic approach to education and workforce development, Kents Hill emphasizes financial stability as a key factor in achieving long-term personal and professional success. Students receive instruction in financial literacy and employability through classes and workshops covering resume building, public speaking and professional communication. |
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| NRF Distributors, a locally owned company headquartered in Augusta, continues to demonstrate its commitment to the health and well-being of its customers, employees and the broader Kennebec County community. Through a range of thoughtful initiatives, NRF aligns strongly with the goals of Impact2032, promoting wellness, access to care and healthier environments across the board.
NRF strives to promote a workplace culture that supports healthy lifestyles. Employees are encouraged to participate in an online wellness program that offers weekly discounts on health insurance premiums. The company also provides reimbursements for gym memberships, wellness classes and smoking cessation supports. Recognizing the importance of mental health, NRF offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), shares monthly mental health topics internally and has provided employees the opportunity to be trained in Mental Health First Aid. The company also ensures access to behavioral health and recovery resources by posting 211 information throughout common areas, including 211 information in onboarding materials and purchasing NARCAN for trained staff use. |
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Milestone Funeral Partners
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