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Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund
Contact for amount
Weyerhaeuser
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public education institutions, and government entities in U.S. and Canadian communities where Weyerhaeuser operates, focusing on projects that improve quality of life through affordable housing, education, environmental stewardship, and workforce development.

Community Development
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
Catalyst Grant Program
$3,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports rural communities in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont by providing financial assistance for projects that stimulate economic growth, improve infrastructure, and enhance local services in areas with fewer than 5,000 residents.

Infrastructure
State governments
Service Provider Grants
$75,000
State of Maine Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation & Future
State

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This funding opportunity supports regional organizations in Maine to help communities assess climate vulnerabilities and develop actionable resilience projects for energy transition and climate adaptation.

Community Development
City or township governments
Timber for Transit Program
$5,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

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.

Transportation
State governments
WoodsWISE Resilience Program
Contact for amount
Maine Forest Service (MFS)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 8, 2026

This program provides financial support to private forestland owners in Maine for implementing practices that enhance the resilience and health of their forests against disturbances like severe weather and pests.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Forest Economy Program
$1,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides funding to support community development, workforce training, and sustainable business initiatives in the forest-based economy of rural areas in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.

Natural Resources
State governments
TD Bank Capacity Building Fund
$150,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

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
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
Urgent Need Grant Program
Contact for amount
Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2024

This program provides funding to communities facing urgent health and safety threats due to recent disasters, helping them address needs that cannot be met through other funding sources.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
County governments
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for educational scholarships for Balfour Company employees and their families, as well as support for organizations serving the Attleboro community and educational initiatives across New England, particularly for underserved populations.

Education
Nonprofits
Northeast Delta Dental Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Northeast Delta Dental Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 29, 2027

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.

Health
Nonprofits
Beach Grants
$9,737,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to states, territories, and Tribes for monitoring beach water quality and ensuring public safety from harmful pathogens during recreational activities.

Environment
State governments
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

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2027

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Maine, particularly in Brunswick, Southport, and Boothbay Harbor, focusing on basic needs like food and housing, animal welfare, healthcare for underserved populations, and public broadcasting initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
TD Bank Regional Grants
Contact for amount
TD Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public entities in TD Bank's metro areas to support programs that improve the quality of life for low-to-moderate income and historically underserved communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Subgrant Program
$75,000
Environmental Justice for New England
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small community organizations and Tribal entities in New England to tackle environmental and public health issues in disadvantaged communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Industrial Rail Access Program
$2,000,000
Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2026

This program provides funding to businesses and shippers in Maine for projects that improve freight rail infrastructure, promoting economic development and reducing reliance on highway transport.

Transportation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Invasive and Noxious Plant Management- Bureau wide
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofits for projects aimed at managing and controlling invasive and noxious plant species on public lands across the U.S.

Natural Resources
State governments
2024 Maine Charity
$10,000
Maine Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 16, 2024

Date Added

Apr 17, 2024

The Maine Charity Foundation Fund aims to support charitable and educational purposes across Maine, with an emphasis on transportation services for individuals with limited access. The grant prioritizes projects that use volunteers, engage community partners, address service gaps, and focus on equity and diversity. Criteria for eligibility are set by the Maine Community Foundation and reviewed annually. The foundation offers general support grants for ongoing needs and project grants for new programs. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/closing deadlines: July 1st to September 16th

Community Development
Nonprofits