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Maranacook Education Foundation (MEF) Grant Program

The Maranacook Education Foundation (MEF) is pleased to announce that we will begin accepting applications for its 2026 Grant Program on October 1, 2026.  MEF, founded in 2006, is a non-profit, charitable organization serving the communities of Fayette, Manchester, Mount Vernon, Readfield and Wayne. The MEF grant program seeks to support initiatives that benefit learners of all ages and has awarded over $120,000 since the inception of the Foundation. Members of schools, community or non-profit organizations in the district may apply. It is important to note that there has been a high rate of applications being awarded over the years so all interested applicants should apply. All necessary materials and further information will be available online on our Grant Guidelines page on October 1, 2026. Applications are due on October 30, 2026 so there is a 3+ week window to complete your application.