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Maine grants for Nonprofits

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Women in Commercial Driver’s License Training Grant 2025
$300,000
Maine Department of Labor
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that train women for Commercial Driver’s Licenses in Maine, aiming to increase their participation in the transportation and construction workforce.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Maine Communities Grant Program
$5,000
Maine Office of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to Maine municipalities, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations for community-focused tourism marketing projects that attract visitors and promote sustainable practices.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Creative Communities Grant
$7,000
Maine Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to Maine-based organizations and communities for arts and culture projects that enhance local identity and address community needs through creative placemaking.

Arts
Nonprofits
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for educational scholarships for Balfour Company employees and their families, supports nonprofits serving underserved populations in Attleboro, Massachusetts, and assists educational institutions in New England focused on helping underrepresented students succeed in higher education.

Education
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.

Income Security and Social Services
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 funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Gladys Brooks Foundation Grants
$150,000
Gladys Brooks Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2027

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
Maine Expansion Arts Grant Program
$10,000
Maine Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This grant provides financial support to arts organizations in Maine that serve underserved communities, helping to increase access to various artistic disciplines and enhance cultural engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program
$100,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Solid Waste Diversion Grant Program
$2,500,000
Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2026

This program provides funding to Maine-based individuals, municipalities, organizations, and businesses for projects that reduce solid waste through initiatives like composting, recycling, and community education.

Environment
Individuals
Special Event Grant Program
$60,000
Maine Office of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maine-based nonprofits, municipalities, and tribal governments for large-scale events that attract visitors from over 50 miles away, promoting tourism and economic growth in the state.

Community Development
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

Not specified

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
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
Maine Rural State Americorps Grants
$135,000
Volunteer Maine
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and local entities in Maine to implement AmeriCorps programs that address rural challenges through community service in areas like public health, workforce development, and environmental resilience.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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