Maine Education Grants

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.

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.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont for various charitable activities, including capital projects and youth campership programs.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Greater Portland, Maine, to develop and expand programs that engage and support the wellbeing of middle and high school students.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities working to improve health and well-being in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and southern Maine, focusing on areas like mental health, healthy aging, and community resilience.

This program provides financial reimbursement to Maine employers in the defense shipbuilding and advanced manufacturing sectors for training their workforce, helping to enhance skills and increase job opportunities in these industries.

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.

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.

This grant provides funding to schools and nonprofit organizations in ecomaine communities for projects that promote sustainable waste management and involve active student participation in waste reduction, recycling, and composting efforts.

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.

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.

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborative projects among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

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.

This fellowship provides financial support to women pursuing their first doctoral degree in various fields, with a focus on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia.

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.

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.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Greater Portland, Maine, to support projects that enhance the community's environment, early childhood and youth programming, and arts and culture.

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.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support farmers, foresters, and commercial fishers in the Northeast U.S. to enhance agricultural and related industries through innovative projects and leadership development.

The Outdoor Equity Fund aims to enhance safe, equitable access to outdoor spaces and nature-based learning for Wabanaki, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in Maine, unceded land of the Wabanaki. The fund addresses systemic barriers that BIPOC communities face in accessing outdoor spaces by supporting organizations working on land-based cultural preservation, land-back projects, leadership development, farming and gardening programs, outdoor accessibility, expeditions, learning, and therapeutic programs. It operates with a Community Advisory Committee guiding its efforts and employs a participatory grantmaking process. Selected organizations for the 2023 cohort will receive $30,000 over three years for general operating support, alongside opportunities for peer learning and capacity-building activities.