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Maine Education Grants

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Sam L. Cohen Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Sam L. Cohen Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mini Grants 2025
$2,000
Maine Humanities Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $2,000 to nonprofit organizations in Maine for humanities projects that engage the public and support under-resourced communities.

Humanities
City or township governments
Wabanaki Grants 2025
$200,000
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This program provides funding to Wabanaki Tribes, Indigenous-led organizations, and community initiatives in Maine that promote sovereignty, cultural preservation, and collective well-being.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Nature-Based Education Grants 2025
$200,000
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Maine that promote equitable access to outdoor education and environmental experiences, particularly those led by historically underrepresented groups.

Education
Nonprofits
Sewall Foundationโ€™s Animal Welfare Grants
$75,000
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Maine that promote the well-being of cats and dogs by providing shelter, veterinary care, and resources to help keep pets with their owners, particularly in under-resourced communities.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
CDBG Public Services Grant
Contact for amount
City of Lewiston
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public and nonprofit organizations in Lewiston to deliver essential services that improve the quality of life for low- and moderate-income individuals and families.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Business Recovery and Resilience Fund Grant Program
$2,500
Maine Department of Economic and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This program provides financial support to Maine businesses and nonprofit organizations impacted by severe storms to aid in recovery and enhance resilience against future climate events.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Transformative Impact Grants for Youth in Maine
$85,000
Heart of Maine United Way
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative initiatives by nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities in specific Maine counties to create sustainable programs that improve the lives of children and youth facing various challenges.

Recreation
City or township governments
Heart of Maine United Wayโ€™s Impact Grant
$50,000
Heart of Maine United Way
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and municipalities in six Maine counties to support health and human service programs focused on basic needs, substance use disorder, and early childhood development.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
Heart of Maine United Way announces Fast Track Grants
$10,000
Heart of Maine United Way
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and municipalities in six Maine counties to implement programs addressing critical community needs such as basic needs, substance use disorder, and early childhood development.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
Maine Humanities Council Major Grant Program
$7,500
Maine Humanities Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and communities in Maine for humanities projects that promote public engagement and exploration of cultural and educational initiatives.

Humanities
City or township governments
2024 Historic Preservation Grants
$100,000
Maine Historic Preservation Commission
State

Application Deadline

Dec 13, 2024

Date Added

Dec 5, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for historic preservation projects, such as surveys and planning, to local governments and non-profit organizations working to protect and promote historic sites in Maine.

Community Development
Nonprofits
PF Fund for the Baldwin Area
Contact for amount
Maine Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance community improvement, education, environmental stewardship, and human services for residents in Baldwin, Maine.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Housing Opportunity Program Service Provider Grants
$500,000
Maine Department of Economic and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports various organizations in Maine to develop and implement projects that expand affordable housing options and workforce housing through community planning and collaboration.

Housing
City or township governments
Grants to improve Health, Education and Financial Stability in Kennebec County
$100,000
United Way of Kennebec Valley
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in Kennebec County that provide programs aimed at improving health, education, and financial stability, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Health
City or township governments
Arts Education in Maine
Contact for amount
Maine Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides support for professional artists to collaborate with teachers in public schools of Penobscot and Washington counties, Maine, to integrate arts education into classrooms for grades 3-5.

Arts
City or township governments
Maine Historic Preservation Matching Grants 2025
$10,000
The 1772 Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This grant provides matching funds to nonprofit organizations in Maine for various historic preservation projects, such as restoring building exteriors and upgrading safety systems.

Arts
Nonprofits
Maine Humanities Council announces Arts & Humanities Grants
$1,000
Maine Humanities Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to Maine organizations for community projects that creatively combine arts and humanities to engage people in meaningful discussions about their culture and experiences.

Humanities
City or township governments
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program 2025
$100,000
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to Maine-based agricultural producers, processors, and organizations to enhance the capacity and resilience of the food supply chain through the purchase of essential equipment.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
City of Bangor Commission on Cultural Development Grant Program 2024
$2,000
City of Bangor
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2024

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

The City of Bangor Commission on Cultural Development in Maine is offering grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to individual artists and non-profit arts and cultural organizations, requiring a 1:1 match, to support projects that enhance the city's cultural vitality and directly serve the Bangor community.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits