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Direct Services Grant Program is sponsored by John T. Gorman Foundation. The 2026 Direct Services Grant Program focuses exclusively on services that address food insecurity and housing/shelter needs, responding to the unprecedented level of need in Maine communities.
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Direct Services Grants - John T. Gorman Foundation 2026 Direct Services Grant Program Applications Accepted June 1 – 22: Find out more. By Year...
2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 The Direct Services Grant Program (DSGP) provides funding to non-profit organizations who address food insecurity and housing/shelter needs for Maine people experiencing poverty.
While the DSGP has historically supported a broad range of essential services, the scope of the program has been narrowed in 2026 to respond to an unprecedented level of need for food and shelter in Maine communities, as well as significant reductions in federal and state resources. The 2026 Direct Services Grant Program (DSGP) will open for applications on Monday, June 1.
Applications will be accepted through 5:00 PM EST on Monday, June 22. Go here for more information. Below please find a database of our past grants.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, or those with a fiscal sponsor, or public schools, municipalities, or tribal governments in Maine that provide direct services related to food and shelter needs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $30,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 22, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Direct Services Grant Program is funded by John T. Gorman Foundation. 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.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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2026 Direct Services Grant Program is sponsored by John T. Gorman Foundation. This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Maine that address food insecurity and housing/shelter needs for people experiencing poverty. It offers both program/project funding and general operating support. Organizations whose sole mission is to serve Maine residents experiencing poverty are encouraged to apply for general operating support.
Direct Services Grant Program (DSGP) is sponsored by John T. Gorman Foundation. The Direct Services Grant Program provides funding to non-profit organizations in Maine addressing food insecurity and housing/shelter needs for people experiencing poverty. The program's scope was narrowed in 2026 to respond to increased need and reductions in federal and state resources.
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