Lewiston-Auburn Grants (Discontinued)

Lewiston-Auburn Program Grant is sponsored by Maine Community Foundation and other funders (e.g., Sewall Foundation). This program aims to enhance community collaboration in Lewiston and Auburn, focusing on equitable municipal systems, workforce access, community health, and affordable housing. Grants can support new projects or operational needs. A liberal arts college in or serving the Lewiston-Auburn area could be eligible if its work aligns with these priority areas and promotes community collaboration.

Food Systems Grants is sponsored by Elmina B. Sewall Foundation. The Food Systems program funds efforts to create a thriving, healthy, and just food system in Maine, with a priority on equity-driven, grassroots initiatives led by or serving Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), rural Mainers, and women. Supported areas include food justice, food sovereignty, land and water access, nutrition equity, food networks, and food policy.

Wabanaki Grant is sponsored by Sewall Foundation. The Wabanaki Grant aims to support Wabanaki communities through flexible funding for initiatives that prioritize sovereignty, self-determination, and community well-being. The foundation is dedicated to fostering Indigenous perspectives and ensuring that all funded projects align with the needs and goals of Wabanaki people.

Grants to Benefit Women and Girls is sponsored by Unnamed funder via Maine programs. Grants to Benefit Women and Girls is a grant from the Maine Women's Fund at Maine Community Foundation that provides two-year general operating support grants to organizations making transformative investments in the lives of women and girls across Maine.

Discretionary Grant Program is a grant from the Maine Health Access Foundation that funds organizations working to improve health care access and equity across Maine. As the state's largest private nonprofit health care foundation, MeHAF focuses on building capacity of community-led organizations to achieve equitable health outcomes. The foundation's broader grant portfolio includes Community Responsive Grants, Health Equity Capacity Building Grants, and Systems Improvement and Innovation Responsive Grants. Eligible applicants are Maine-based organizations addressing health coverage, access, or quality of care. Specific award amounts, deadlines, and eligibility criteria for the Discretionary Grant Program are not publicly listed; contact MeHAF at 207-620-8266 or visit their website for current funding opportunities.

The Meeting Support Program is a grant from Maine Health Access Foundation Inc. that funds community, regional, and statewide meetings and conferences in Maine that advance health access, health equity, and improved health systems. Grants range from $1,000 to $2,000 and are intended for convenings that bring together stakeholders facing disproportionate barriers to health care. Eligible applicants include Maine-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, local and tribal government entities, and educational institutions. Applications must be submitted at least six weeks before the planned meeting date.

Grants to Improve Well-being in the Black Community is a grant program from the Black United Fund of Oregon (BUF-OR) that funds grassroots organizations focused on serving Black and other communities of color throughout Oregon. BUF-OR offers two main tracks: Community Impact Grants providing one-time awards of $2,500 to $5,000 to approximately 10 nonprofits per year, and a Nonprofit Leadership Incubator awarding $10,000 grants to four selected organizations along with a six-month capacity-building program that includes strategic planning, mentorship, and funder networking. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscally sponsored entities with operating budgets at or below $600,000, based in Oregon. Priority is given to Black-led organizations. Applications typically open in late fall with decisions announced in spring. BUF-OR also partners with Social Venture Partners Portland on an invitation-only Equitable Early Education Grant track.

Black United Fund of Oregon Community Impact Grants is sponsored by Black United Fund of Oregon. Unrestricted general operating grants to organizations whose work aligns with BUF-OR's mission and focuses on Black and other communities of color in Oregon. Annual grantmaking cycle opens in late fall. Could support bicycle repair workshops targeting youth from Black and communities of color.

Bangor Savings Bank Foundation Grant Making is sponsored by Bangor Savings Bank Foundation. The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation focuses its philanthropic efforts on improving regional and statewide economies and supports education, including STEM education initiatives, social and civic services, arts and culture, and health and wellness. Grants are available for program development, new and expanded facilities, and equipment.

Indiana Storm Relief Grant is sponsored by MIBOR REALTOR® Association and Indiana Association of REALTORS® (through the REALTORS® Relief Foundation). Provides financial assistance for housing-related expenses to qualifying Indiana residents whose primary residence sustained physical storm damage or who were displaced by the severe weather and flooding that occurred August 11–18, 2026.