GrantExec

Maine Environment Grants

Explore 74 grant opportunities

Just Transition Fund’s Local Economy Lab Initiative
$500,000
JU.S.t Transition Fund
Private

Application Deadline

May 9, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and Tribal governments in coal-impacted communities to develop and scale innovative economic projects that create job opportunities and foster local economic transformation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025 Research and Education Grant Program
$250,000
Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 6, 2024

Date Added

Jun 10, 2024

Science and Technology
City or township governments
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
Davis Conservation Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Davis Conservation Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 16, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations focused on wildlife conservation, environmental protection, and outdoor recreation projects in Northern New England, particularly in the Northern Forest and Gulf of Maine regions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Rural Partnerships Grants
$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
Leopold Conservation Award – New England
$10,000
Sand County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This award recognizes and rewards private landowners in New England who implement exceptional conservation practices that improve soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on their farms, ranches, or forestlands.

Environment
Individuals
Wildlife Rehabilitation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Avangrid Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to wildlife rehabilitation organizations in the U.S. to enhance care for injured animals, improve facilities, and promote community education about wildlife and energy.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
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
Nature-Based Education Grants
$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
Northeast Forests and Rivers Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, governments, and educational institutions for projects that restore and sustain healthy rivers, forests, and grasslands to support diverse wildlife in the Northeast.

Environment
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
Timber for Transit Program
Contact for amount
Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
The Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
$100,000
Vermont Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Composting for Community Mini-Grant Program
$10,000
Institute for Local Self-Reliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding and training to community organizations in historically underserved areas of New England and New York City to support local composting initiatives that promote environmental sustainability and community resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
Keystone Grants
$50,000
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Private

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.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Rapid Response Fund Grants
$10,000
Elmina B. Sewall  Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support to small community-based organizations in Maine that address urgent needs and promote social equity, particularly for under-resourced populations and environmental well-being.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Community Action Grants
$175,000
State of Maine Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation & Future
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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