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Grantee Spotlight
With a mission to foster economic development and improve downtown, Heart of Biddeford’s small, busy staff supports existing businesses, attracts new businesses, and organizes events to bring people together and make Main Street a vibrant community asset. The Foundation has recognized their consistent good work with regular support since 2015, including a $15,000 grant for operations in 2024
2024 Sam L. Cohen Pioneer Scholars
The Pioneer Scholar Program, a partnership between supporters and the Mitchell Institute, provides the opportunity to recognize specific Mitchell Scholars and Alumni who, through their contributions to school and community and their demonstration of certain qualities – as students and as citizens – stand out for acknowledgement.
Congratulations to:
Ian Marembo - Portland High School * University of Southern Maine
Matthew Gonneville - Biddeford High School * Palm Beach Atlantic University
Guinevere Robbins- Thornton Academy * Colby College
Grantee Survey 2024
The Sam L. Cohen Foundation conducted a Grantee Survey in March 2024. We want to thank you for your thoughtful feedback and share highlights of the findings.
The electronic survey was sent to 285 grantees and applicants in the past three years. One hundred -eighteen organizations completed the survey for a response rate of 41 percent.