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Coastal Community Grant Program is sponsored by Maine Coastal Program (administered by Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Municipal Planning Assistance Program). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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Coastal Community Support | Department of Marine Resources Coastal Community Support Restoring Tidal Habitat Resilience Coastal Science and Research Federal Consistency Review Habitat Restoration and Tools (Maine Stream Habitat Viewer) Working Waterfront Protection Maine Coastal Program 2026-2030 Strategic Outlook Environmental Permit Review Coastal Community Support The Maine Coastal Program supports coastal communities in many ways, including tools and strategies to Restore Tidal Habitat Resilence , such as the CoastWise Approach .
The Program also works with partners to encourage sound planning and smart growth strategies in the coastal zone.
Specific programs from other agencies include: (PDF files below may require Adobe Reader software (download here free) ) Coastal Community Resiliency Planning : Resources for planners and developers from the Maine Geological Survey The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Municipal Planning Assistance Program provides land use planning expertise for Maine citizens, municipalities, regional planning organizations, state agencies and the Legislature, and promotes growth management principles in state and local policies, programs, regulations and investments.
Coastal Communities Grant Program : : provides non-competitive grants to support promising regional initiatives designed to establish new mechanisms for managing governmental affairs more efficiently while integrating transportation, and land use management more effectively, consistent with smart growth principles.
--> Coastal Community Grant Program : The coastal community competitive grant program provides funds to towns and regional organizations for projects in the areas of public access, water quality improvement, storm hazard resiliency, and marine-related economic development. Municipal Code Enforcement and Training Program : a formal training program for municipal code officials.
Piers, Ramps and Floats Guidance : planning guidelines and best management practices from the DMR. Scenic Resource Guidance (PDF file, 90 pages, 15 MB) : guide for using Maine's scenic inventory methodology to identify, evaluate, and document scenic resources and to identify scenic viewpoints of state or national significance for purposes of Title 35-A MRSA Ch. 34-A (Wind Power Law).
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Towns and regional organizations in Maine's coastal zone for projects in public access, water quality, storm hazard resiliency, and marine-related economic development. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $20,000 - $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Coastal Community Grant Program is funded by Maine Coastal Program (administered by Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Municipal Planning Assistance Program). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maine. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.
USDA NIFA's Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program offers $4.8M in FY2026 with a July 16 deadline — planning grants to $50K and project grants to $400K over four years. The catch is a 1:1 match that screens out most applicants. Here is how to build the match, choose your track, and write a self-reliance story that scores.
Read articleThe North American Wetlands Conservation Act funds wetland and migratory-bird habitat through two tracks — U.S. Small Grants (up to $250,000, closing June 25, 2026) and the larger U.S. Standard Grants. Both require a 1:1 non-federal match, and that match is where most applications are won or lost. Here is how the program works, who is eligible, and why land trusts and Tribes should care.
Read articleWhile headlines chase AI and defense money, USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture runs a tight summer competitive cycle — Equipment Grants (June 25), Agricultural Genome to Phenome (June 29), New Beginning for Tribal Students (July 2), and Crop Protection and Pest Management (July 6). Here is how the four programs fit together, who is eligible, and why the land-grant system has a structural edge.
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