MaineHealth Stephens Hospital Opens 2025 Community Grant Application

Norway, Maine - MaineHealth Stephens Hospital is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the MaineHealth Stephens Hospital Grant Program. This program supports local non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations in implementing sustainable health care initiatives that improve the health and well-being of our community.

The application window is open now through Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Organizations are encouraged to submit proposals that strengthen community health through innovation, collaboration, and long-term impact.

In 2024, MaineHealth Stephens Hospital proudly awarded grants to several organizations making a difference in our community, including:

• Center for Ecological Building and Education (CEBE) - expanding the BikeShare Program to increase access to sustainable transportation.
• Maine Dragon Boat Club (MDBC) - supporting free clinics and practices that promote fitness, teamwork, and leadership, particularly for cancer survivors and individuals in recovery.
• Mission Working Dogs - placing a certified therapy dog in the hospital and surrounding community to enhance mental health support for patients and staff.
• Safe Voices - sustaining critical services through its 24-Hour Helpline Advocacy and Support program for survivors of domestic abuse and exploitation.
• Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine (CRWM) - strengthening the Live Well Program, which offers wellness initiatives, support groups, and therapeutic activities for patients and caregivers.
• TruStrength Tomorrow - providing scholarships for Oxford Hills youth to access mentorship-based fitness and leadership programs.
• Western Maine Addiction Recovery Initiative (WMARI) - funding outdoor recovery programs designed to support individuals and families on their recovery journey.
• Lights Out Youth Art Program - expanding a free summer art program that fosters creativity and self-expression for youth in Western Maine.

Organizations interested in applying may download the application at mainehealth.org. Questions about project concepts, the application process, or formatting may be directed to Abbie Graiver, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, at 207-744-6049 or [email protected].

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About MaineHealth

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit, integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America," and is committed to a mission of providing high-quality affordable care, educating tomorrow's caregivers and researching better ways to provide care. MaineHealth includes a Level 1 trauma medical center, eight additional licensed hospitals, comprehensive pediatric care services, an extensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services as well as home health, hospice and senior care services. With more than 2,000 employed providers and approximately 23,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth hospitals include MaineHealth Behavioral Health at Spring Harbor in Westbrook, MaineHealth Franklin Hospital in Farmington, MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center in Portland, Biddeford and Sanford, MaineHealth Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H., MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport, MaineHealth Stephens Hospital in Norway and MaineHealth Waldo Hospital in Belfast. MaineHealth also includes the MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital in Portland, MaineHealth Behavioral Health in Westbrook, MaineHealth Home Health and Hospice in Saco, the MaineHealth Institute for Research in Scarborough, the MaineHealth Medical Group and MaineHealth NorDx in Scarborough. MaineHealth affiliates include Maine General Health in Augusta and Waterville and St. Mary's Health System in Lewiston. It is also a significant stakeholder in the MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization in Portland and a joint venture partner in the New England Rehabilitation Hospital in Portland.