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Maine Environment Grants

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Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

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
2025 Land for Communities Grant Program
$50,000
Maine Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This grant provides financial support for projects in Maine that strengthen community connections to land, particularly for underserved populations and initiatives focused on returning land to Wabanaki Nations or promoting food-related activities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Rines Thompson Fund Grant Program
$10,000
Maine Community Foundation (MCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Greater Portland, Maine, focusing on projects that enhance the environment, early childhood education, youth programming, and arts and culture.

Youth
Nonprofits
Quality of Cancer Screening
$80,000
Maine Cancer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Maine that implement evidence-based cancer prevention programs targeting underserved communities and addressing key health risk factors.

Infrastructure
County governments
Cancer Prevention in Maine
$40,000
Maine Cancer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Maine to implement evidence-based cancer prevention initiatives that target high-risk populations and promote health equity.

Safety
County governments
Environment Program - Eliminating Barriers to Outdoor Access for Underserved Groups
Contact for amount
Onion Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Maine that work to improve outdoor access and create inclusive experiences for underserved groups, particularly people of color and individuals with disabilities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Lewiston-Auburn Grants Program 2025
$1,710,000
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Lewiston and Auburn, Maine, that focus on collaborative initiatives to promote equity, youth leadership, and sustainable solutions in areas like economic development, health, and housing.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Rural Partnerships Grants 2025
$200,000
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects and initiatives that promote healthy, resilient rural communities in Maine, focusing on areas like affordable housing, economic development, and climate change planning.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation’s Keystone Grants
$200,000
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to grassroots organizations in Maine that focus on environmental and racial justice through community-led initiatives, advocacy, and capacity-building efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
Sewall Foundation’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
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
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
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
Service Provider Grants
$10,000
State of Maine Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation & Future
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist Maine communities in planning and implementing climate action and energy resilience projects.

Environment
City or township governments
Energy Efficiency Planning for Rural Communities Technical Assistance Program
Contact for amount
State of Maine Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation & Future
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 4, 2024

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This program provides technical assistance to small and vulnerable communities in Maine to improve energy efficiency in public buildings and enhance resilience against climate change impacts.

Energy
County governments
Community Action Grants
$175,000
State of Maine Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation & Future
State

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2024

Date Added

Sep 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipal and Tribal governments in Maine for projects that reduce energy costs, promote clean energy, and enhance community resilience against climate change impacts.

Science and Technology
County governments