Support
Island Institute Fellows
Island Institute Fellows bring critical capacity directly to Maine’s island and coastal communities. With your support, Fellows can continue to serve as an enthusiastic extra set of hands for community-driven projects along the Maine coast.
The Future of Fishing
With Maine’s fishing communities facing historic challenges, Island Institute is launching a new multi-year initiative that will create a network of organizations to provide tailored programs and assistance to Maine’s fishing communities— equipping fishermen with the tools to adapt and succeed.
Our 25th
Island Institute Fellows Cohort
We’re thrilled to welcome five new Fellows and two new community partners to the Island Institute Fellows program! Read about these impressive recent graduates and the exciting community projects they’re supporting.
Island Institute Announces Four New Board Members
Island Institute recently appointed four new members to its Board of Trustees. Each member will support and guide the Institute’s mission to boldly navigate climate and economic change with island and coastal communities to expand opportunities and deliver solutions.
Get your 2024 Island Journal!
The 2024 Island Journal brings history to life with stories like the creation of Waterman's Community Center on North Haven, the Lunt family's legacy on Frenchboro, and the colorful days of rum runners on Maine’s coast. Immerse yourself in these tales and more in our 40th edition this summer.
2023
Impact Report
We are excited to share our 2023 Impact Report with you! The stories in this report reflect deep partnerships with communities and islands all along the coast of Maine and beyond. We thank everyone who has made this work possible.
Celebrating
25 Years of Fellows
Launched in 1999, the Island Institute Fellows program brings critical capacity and timely support to island and coastal communities in Maine. The program pairs recent college graduates with local town governments and nonprofits to take on impactful projects.
Celebrating
40 Years
When Philip Conkling and Peter Ralston founded Island Institute in 1983, they recognized our island and coastal communities' legacy of innovation and resiliency. Explore our history to find out all that we've accomplished together.
Together we make a difference
Discover the many ways you can get involved and join us.
