Maine Community Development Grants
Explore 94 grant opportunities
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Apr 17, 2026
Date Added
Feb 18, 2025
This funding opportunity supports rural communities in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont by providing financial assistance for projects that stimulate economic growth, improve infrastructure, and enhance local services in areas with fewer than 5,000 residents.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Nov 10, 2025
This program provides financial support to new and relocating small businesses in Lewiston, Maine, helping them cover essential startup costs and promote local economic growth.
Application Deadline
Apr 17, 2026
Date Added
Feb 18, 2025
This program provides funding for applied research and demonstration projects that utilize advanced wood materials in transportation infrastructure, prioritizing initiatives that enhance resilience to extreme weather and support economically distressed communities.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Dec 7, 2023
This program provides financial support to small businesses in Saco, Maine, for various non-operational expenses to promote economic development and community revitalization.
Application Deadline
Feb 17, 2026
Date Added
Apr 17, 2024
This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools in Maine to support community-building projects and general operational needs that enhance local engagement and well-being.
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.
Application Deadline
Apr 17, 2026
Date Added
Feb 18, 2025
This program provides funding to support community development, workforce training, and sustainable business initiatives in the forest-based economy of rural areas in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Mar 11, 2026
Date Added
Feb 3, 2026
This grant provides funding to municipalities and tribal governments in Maine to improve and adapt waterfront infrastructure that supports commercial fishing and aquaculture, enhancing resilience against climate change and coastal flooding.
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.
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jun 13, 2024
This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Maine, particularly in Brunswick, Southport, and Boothbay Harbor, focusing on projects that aid those in need, promote animal welfare, provide healthcare for underserved populations, and support public broadcasting.
Application Deadline
Mar 1, 2026
Date Added
Jun 4, 2025
This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve individuals in southern Maine, helping to enrich community lives through various projects and programs.
Application Deadline
Mar 13, 2026
Date Added
Aug 15, 2024
This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities in implementing programs that benefit low- to moderate-income individuals and historically underserved communities.

