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Maine Private Grants

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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
Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust Grants
$20,000
Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 15, 2024

This grant provides funding to support arts, culture, historic preservation, and environmental education initiatives that celebrate and enhance Maine's diverse cultural heritage.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Equity Fund
$10,000
Maine Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Maine that are led by and serve the LGBTQ+ community, focusing on projects that address health care access, violence prevention, and the needs of underserved populations.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
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
Beim Foundation’s Regional Grant Program
$15,000
The Beim Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in select U.S. counties for innovative environmental education programs aimed at children and youth from under-resourced communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Autism Community Impact Grant
$15,000
The Doug Flutie Jr Foundation for Autism
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism and their families, particularly in underserved communities in New England and Central Florida.

Health
Nonprofits
TD Bank Capacity Building Fund
$150,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving their services for low- to moderate-income and historically underserved communities through strategic investments in planning, staff development, and technology.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Community Grants
$40,000
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofits in New Hampshire and select areas of Maine and Vermont that address essential needs and promote equity, health, and community well-being for underserved populations.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Maine Women’s Fund Grant Program
$15,000
Maine Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Maine-based organizations that empower women and girls through programs focused on financial literacy, health education, leadership development, or policy advocacy.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership Grants
$25,000
Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities and watershed organizations in the Piscataqua Region for projects that improve water quality, protect natural resources, and enhance climate resilience.

Community Development
City or township governments
2024 Fall Grow Grants
$4,000
The Grassroots Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 1, 2024

This funding opportunity supports grassroots community groups in New England that focus on environmental initiatives and social justice, providing financial assistance for projects led by volunteers or small teams.

Community Development
Nonprofits
United Midcoast Charities Grant
$25,000
United Midcoast Charities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Knox and Waldo counties, Maine, focusing on critical community needs such as food, housing, health and safety, and economic security.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Caregiving of Aging Adults in New Hampshire and Maine
$25,000
Seacoast Women’s Giving Circle
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This grant provides $25,000 to nonprofit organizations in New Hampshire and Maine that support unpaid caregivers of aging adults, focusing on improving their quality of life and addressing the needs of socio-economically disadvantaged individuals in the Seacoast communities.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

Arts
Nonprofits
Gladys Brooks Foundation Grants
$150,000
Gladys Brooks Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific states for capital projects and endowments in libraries, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities.

Education
Nonprofits
Northeast Delta Dental Foundation Grant
$5,000
Northeast Delta Dental Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and academic institutions in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont to improve access to oral health care and enhance the quality of dental services for underserved populations.

Business and Commerce
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
Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation Grant Program
$250,000
Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation (administred by Bank of America)
Private

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
Artist Project Grant 2026
$2,500
Maine Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support to individual artists residing in Maine to create new work, enhance their skills, and engage with public audiences through various artistic projects.

Arts
Individuals
Heart of Maine United Way’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