The Trust supports Educational programs that provide participants with access to resources outside of the traditional classroom.  The Trust is especially interested in supporting organizations that serve historically disadvantaged populations and those that provide training and mentoring that can lead to increased economic independence.

A wide range of Arts and Culture programs that provide statewide or local community benefit are supported. The Trust welcomes projects that strengthen or improve programming in Maine public libraries, museums, visual and performing arts and other cultural organizations. Projects that expand organizational capacity are encouraged as well as those that seek to serve diverse populations and cultural experiences.

Historic Preservation projects include the restoration and conservation of significant historic structures such as those listed on the National Register, or of documented importance through Tribal Historic Preservation Departments or a known community landmark. Priority for funding will go to structural improvements and building systems (such as electrical service) rather than maintenance, painting or short-term repairs. Applicants in this category are strongly encouraged to provide a letter indicating that the Maine Historic Preservation Commission or appropriate Tribal Historic Preservation Office is aware of the project, and that work is being conducted to appropriate preservation standards. Preservation projects may also include restoration of significant material cultural resources.

The Trust supports Environmental initiatives with priority given to programs that engage and educate young people in natural sciences as well as direct support for the preservation and protection of natural resources.  For projects involving land purchase or improvement, the Trust will prioritize support for acquisitions that have specific ecological, habitat, aesthetic or community value as well as requests from indigenous-led conservation efforts.