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Maine grants for Native American tribal organizations

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Community Health Aide Program: Tribal Planning and Implementation (TPI)
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Indian Health Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2026

Date Added

Aug 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Native American tribes and tribal organizations to develop and implement community health aide programs tailored to their specific healthcare needs.

Health
Native American tribal organizations
Maine Semiquincentennial Commemoration Grant
$10,000
Maine State Archives
State

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to Maine-based organizations and communities for projects that celebrate and educate about the state's historical contributions in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Maine Office of Touristm: Enterprise Marketing Grant Program
$30,000
Maine Office of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Nov 12, 2025

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Maine municipalities, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations for tourism marketing initiatives aimed at increasing visitor traffic to their destinations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Giving Project Fund for Community Organizing
$20,000
Maine Initiatives
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This initiative provides $20,000 grants to grassroots community organizing groups in Maine that focus on advancing social, economic, environmental, and racial justice, as well as tribal sovereignty.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Grants for Change Program
$45,000
Maine Initiatives
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides over $1.5 million in unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in Maine that are led by and serve Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities, focusing on dismantling racial injustice and promoting racial justice initiatives.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Targeted Grants for the Study of PFAS in Agricultural Systems
$99,999
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that help Maine farmers address and manage the impacts of PFAS contamination on their agricultural operations.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Maine Humanities Council Arts & Humanities Grants
$1,000
Maine Humanities Council
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 21, 2025

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Maine-based organizations in creating innovative community projects that blend arts and humanities, particularly those serving under-resourced communities.

Humanities
Nonprofits
F25AS00283 2025 State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan Grant Program
$150,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. states, territories, and eligible Indian tribes for implementing approved plans to prevent and manage invasive aquatic species.

Environment
State governments
Maine Office of Touristm: Maine Communities Grant Program
$5,000
Maine Office of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Nov 12, 2025

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides funding to Maine municipalities, tribal governments, and non-profits for tourism-focused marketing projects and events that promote community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Beach Grants
$9,737,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to states, territories, and Tribes to monitor beach water quality and inform the public about safety during recreational activities in coastal waters.

Environment
State governments
Special Event Grant Program
$60,000
Maine Office of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Nov 12, 2025

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Maine-based nonprofits, municipalities, and tribal governments in promoting large-scale events that attract visitors from over 50 miles away, particularly during off-peak seasons, to boost tourism and economic impact.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Maine Rural State Americorps Grants
$135,000
Volunteer Maine
State

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and local entities in Maine to implement AmeriCorps programs that address rural challenges through community service in areas like public health, workforce development, and environmental resilience.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Subgrant Program
$75,000
Environmental Justice for New England
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small community organizations and Tribal entities in New England to tackle environmental and public health issues in disadvantaged communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Maine that address basic human needs, promote humane animal care, expand healthcare access for underserved populations, and support public media initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
Outdoor Equity Fund
$30,000
Maine Initiatives and Nature Based Education Consortium
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

The Outdoor Equity Fund aims to enhance safe, equitable access to outdoor spaces and nature-based learning for Wabanaki, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in Maine, unceded land of the Wabanaki. The fund addresses systemic barriers that BIPOC communities face in accessing outdoor spaces by supporting organizations working on land-based cultural preservation, land-back projects, leadership development, farming and gardening programs, outdoor accessibility, expeditions, learning, and therapeutic programs. It operates with a Community Advisory Committee guiding its efforts and employs a participatory grantmaking process. Selected organizations for the 2023 cohort will receive $30,000 over three years for general operating support, alongside opportunities for peer learning and capacity-building activities.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Invasive and Noxious Plant Management- Bureau wide
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofits for projects aimed at managing and controlling invasive and noxious plant species on public lands across the U.S.

Natural Resources
State governments
2024 Maine Charity
$10,000
Maine Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 16, 2024

Date Added

Apr 17, 2024

The Maine Charity Foundation Fund aims to support charitable and educational purposes across Maine, with an emphasis on transportation services for individuals with limited access. The grant prioritizes projects that use volunteers, engage community partners, address service gaps, and focus on equity and diversity. Criteria for eligibility are set by the Maine Community Foundation and reviewed annually. The foundation offers general support grants for ongoing needs and project grants for new programs. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/closing deadlines: July 1st to September 16th

Community Development
Nonprofits
FY24-25 Boating Facilities Fund Grants: Carry-in Projects
$25,000
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry
State

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2024

Date Added

Apr 15, 2024

Aimed at supporting the acquisition, development, and maintenance of carry-in boat launches, this grant opportunity is offered by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands. It seeks to enhance public access to Maine's waterways for carry-in recreational boating. A key requirement for project eligibility is a pre-approval site inspection by state staff. The funding cap for eligible carry-in project costs is $25,000.

Recreation
City or township governments
Nonprofit Organizations in Greater Portland area
Contact for amount
Maine Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2024

Date Added

Jul 19, 2024

The Welch Charitable Fund supports organizations in the Greater Portland area with preference given to nonprofits working with youth, education, health care, alcohol and substance abuse rehabilitation, and/or arts and culture. Donor Name: Maine Community Foundation State: Maine County: Cumberland County (ME) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Focus Areas Education Health Care Youth Development Types of Funding This program provides: Grants that will increase the scope (number of people or services provided), and/or grants that will improve efficiency or effectiveness of organizations. Grants for new or expanded projects. Funding Information $10,000 Eligibility Criteria To receive a grant, a project must: Serve individuals in the Greater Portland (Cumberland County) area Focus on youth, education, health care, recovery from substance use disorder and/or arts and culture. Nonprofit, charitable organizations tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and also classified as an organization described in sections 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) Municipalities Public schools Public agencies working for the State of Maine Indian tribal governments (or political subdivisions) recognized by the Department of the Interior Groups without any tax status may apply with a fiscal sponsor that is an eligible organization as described above. For more information, visit Maine Community Foundation.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
2024 Welch Charitable Fund
Contact for amount
Maine Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2024

Date Added

Apr 17, 2024

The Welch Charitable Fund, administered by the Maine Community Foundation, is dedicated to supporting organizations that assist people in need within the Greater Portland (Cumberland County) area, with a focus on youth, education, health care, recovery from substance use disorders, and arts and culture. The fund prioritizes capital investments, including select capital campaigns, and aims to increase or improve the scope, efficiency, or effectiveness of services provided by organizations. Funding for new staff positions is considered a low priority, and applications from organizations that received a grant the previous year are discouraged. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/closing deadlines: May 1st to August 1st

Education
Nonprofits