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Maine grants for Nonprofits

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Fields Pond Foundation Grant Program
$25,000
Fields Pond Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides financial support to community-based nature and land conservation organizations in New England and upper New York State to advance impactful conservation projects that benefit the environment and local communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Kennebunk Savings Community Promise Program
Contact for amount
Kennebunk Savings
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity supports tax-exempt nonprofits, public schools, and municipalities in southern York County, Maine, and Strafford & Rockingham Counties in New Hampshire, focusing on innovative and sustainable programs in health, community advancement, arts, education, and environmental welfare.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$100,000
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations and institutions in Maine to support projects that improve the competitiveness of specialty crop producers through market access, education, research, and sustainability initiatives.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
The Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
$100,000
Vermont Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 4, 2025

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to dairy farmers and related organizations in the Northeast to improve farm operations, enhance milk quality, and address climate challenges.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Housing for Everyone Grant Program
$250,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 25, 2025

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $200,000 each to nonprofit organizations and local government entities that help low- to moderate-income homeowners overcome challenges related to maintaining their homes.

Housing
Nonprofits
Sustaining Grants
$20,000
Haymarket Peopleโ€™s Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2025

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in New England that are dedicated to anti-racist initiatives and social justice, helping them build movements and drive systemic change in their communities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Maine Steeples Fund
$60,000
Maine Steeples Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This program provides financial support for the assessment and restoration of church steeples in Maine, targeting religious institutions, nonprofits, and municipalities in smaller communities with significant historic and cultural value.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Huntington Common Charitable Fund
Contact for amount
Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This fund provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in York County, Maine, to enhance the quality of life for older adults through programs focused on nutrition, wellness, dementia care, and access to the arts.

Health
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
Portland Growing Child Care Grant Program
$15,500
City of Portland
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 25, 2024

This program provides financial support to new and existing child care businesses in Portland, Maine, to help them start, expand, and hire staff, ensuring more accessible child care options in the community.

Community Development
Small businesses
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
Task Force Mini-Grants
Contact for amount
Maine Cancer Foundation (MCF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations in Maine for collaborative projects aimed at reducing cancer through community-focused initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Kendal C. and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Kendal C. and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This grant provides funding to support community programs that enhance the quality of life and promote social responsibility in the Mt. Washington Valley of New Hampshire and the lakeside area of Moose Pond in Bridgton, Maine.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust Grant Program
$20,000
Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations and individuals in Maine to foster community connections through arts, culture, and environmental initiatives that promote equitable access and celebrate diverse local histories.

Arts
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Quarterly Awards Grant
$5,000
MainStreet Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits dedicated to helping at-risk youth thrive through essential programs like mentoring, after-school activities, and mental health services.

Youth
Nonprofits
Meeting Support Program
$2,000
Maine Health Access Foundation (MeHAF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community and statewide meetings aimed at addressing health and healthcare challenges faced by Maine's most vulnerable populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program
$100,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in the Appalachian region that protect wildlife habitats and enhance ecological connectivity, targeting community organizations, municipalities, and tribal nations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Cancer Community Support Emergency Need Grants
Contact for amount
Northern New England Clinical Oncology Society Cancer
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations that support cancer patients in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont who are facing urgent financial and food insecurity during their treatment or transition to hospice care.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
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