For Year 2 of the WinterKids Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund, 54 organizations across Maine competed for grants totaling $51,000, aimed at helping to get kids outside and active within the communities they serve.

From July 3 to July 28, 2023, an online voting process took place, during which over 9,000 members of the public chose the winners in three distinct categories:

• Maine 501(c)(3) nonprofits
• Maine Public Schools
• Maine Parks and Recreation departments

The top vote-getters in each group secured first place and will each be awarded a grant of $10,000. The second-place winners will receive a grant of $5,000, and the third-place contenders will receive $1,500.

Even more, commendation goes to our honorable mention winners, who placed fourth in their categories. Each of these organizations will be awarded a $500 grant.