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Applying for Funds: Land for Maine's Future: Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry DACF Home → Bureaus & Programs → Bureau of Resource Information and Land Use Planning → Land for Maine's Future → Applying for Funds An application to LMF requires sponsorship from a suitable state agency.
An application must include full knowledge and agreement from the landowner that their project is up for consideration for LMF funding. Funds often assist land trusts, municipal conservation commissions, local governments, private nonprofit charitable organizations, state agencies, and private foundations.
Conservation & Recreation - Not Currently Accepting Water Access - Accepting Applications Working Waterfront Access Protection - Now Accepting Letters of Inquiry Working Farmland Access Protection - Now Accepting Letters of Inquiry Access Improvement Grants Capital Improvement Grants LMF makes awards up to 50% of the appraised value. Applicants must secure matching funds equal to, or greater than their award amount.
The LMF/Partner Funding Checklist (PDF) was created to help LMF staff and applicants understand which grant programs are a good fit with LMF funding. Cooperating Entities acquiring land or an interest in land using LMF funds are required to provide an annual report to LMF and the sponsoring state agency. This helps ensure that the ongoing use and management of the land is consistent with the purposes of LMF funding.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Land trusts, municipal conservation commissions, local governments, private nonprofit organizations, state agencies, and private foundations in Maine. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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