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Maine Private Grants

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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
Community Building Grant Program
$10,000
Maine Community Foundation
Private

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.

Community Development
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
Marketing Mini-Grant Program
$1,000
New Ventures Maine
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 17, 2025

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Maine to enhance their marketing efforts and reach wider audiences.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
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
Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation (administred by Bank of America)
Private
Rolling

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.

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
Sam L. Cohen Foundation Grant
$50,000
Sam L. Cohen Foundation
Private

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.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
Cancer Community Support Grocery/Gas Card Program
Contact for amount
Northern New England Clinical Oncology Society
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides $25 grocery and gas gift cards to cancer patients in Northern New England who are currently undergoing treatment or receiving palliative care, helping to alleviate financial burdens and food insecurity.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

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
Farm Credit East AgEnhancement Grant
$10,000
Farm Credit East and CoBank
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for projects that enhance the agricultural, forestry, and commercial fishing industries in the Northeast, focusing on education, marketing, and leadership development.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
The Japan Foundation New York Grant for Arts and Culture
$5,000
The Japan Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based non-profit organizations to support projects that promote Japanese arts and culture, particularly in areas with limited access to such events.

Arts
Nonprofits