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Maine Private Grants

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Robert F. Schumann Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Robert F. Schumann Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Northeast and East Coast regions of the U.S. for projects focused on environmental sustainability, education, and cultural initiatives that enhance community well-being, particularly those related to bird habitats and open space preservation.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
Patricia D. Klingenstein Grant Program
$25,000
Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Apr 5, 2024

This funding initiative supports organizations in Maine that improve the health and well-being of underserved children from birth to 18 years old.

Health
Nonprofits
Business Builder Subawards
$100,000
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides funding to small- and mid-sized farm and food businesses in the Northeast to enhance their operations, expand markets, and improve post-harvest activities.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
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
Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grant
$75,000
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports established dairy farmers, processors, brands, and producer associations in the Northeast to improve food safety, obtain certifications, and enhance market access through various projects.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Dairy Processor Modernization Grant Program
$250,000
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding to dairy processors in the Northeast to modernize their operations by acquiring specialized equipment that improves efficiency, product quality, and sustainability.

Agriculture
Small businesses
TD Bank Regional Grants
Contact for amount
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities in implementing programs that benefit low- to moderate-income individuals and historically underserved communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Project Grants
$10,000
Ellis-Beauregard Foundation (EBF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This grant provides $10,000 to Maine artists for innovative and unconventional projects across various artistic disciplines, encouraging community engagement and collaboration.

Arts
Individuals
Animal Welfare Grant Program
$15,000
Maine Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Maine dedicated to improving the welfare of small companion animals, such as cats and dogs, through various services and outreach efforts.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Wabanaki Grants
$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.

Community Development
Native American tribal organizations
Rines Thompson Fund Grant Program
$10,000
Maine Community Foundation (MCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Mini Grants
$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
Healthy Aging in New Hampshire and Maine
$50,000
Foundation for Seacoast Health
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations in New Hampshire and Maine that help improve the well-being of older adults by reducing social isolation, enhancing caregiver support, and improving access to essential services.

Health
City or township governments
Community Investment Process Grant Program
$50,000
United Way of Kennebec Valley
Private

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Public Art Learning Fund
$3,000
New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for individual artists in New England to pursue professional development experiences that enhance their public art practices and promote equity in public spaces.

Arts
Individuals
New England States Touring Grant Program
$5,000
New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New England to support public performances and community engagement activities featuring regional artists.

Arts
Nonprofits
United Way of Southern Maine Community Investment Process Grant
Contact for amount
United Way of Southern Maine (UWSM)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities in Southern Maine that are working on initiatives to improve education, financial stability, and health outcomes for local residents.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
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
Wild East Action Fund –
$75,000
Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to government entities and nonprofit organizations for projects that protect land, enhance community resilience, and support conservation planning in the Appalachian Trail region.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits