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Grants in Maine

Browse 10 active grants available in Maine.

Keystone Grants

Keystone Grants is sponsored by Elmina B Sewall Foundation. Prioritizes grassroots and community-led efforts to address environmental and racial justice as a key strategy for equitable social change and community well-being in Maine. Geographic focus: Maine Focus areas: Environmental Justice, Racial Justice, Community Leadership, Social Equity Application snapshot: target deadline February 25, 2026; published funding information $10,000 - $200,000; eligibility guidance 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, public schools, public agencies, and Indian tribal governments in Maine. Fiscal sponsorships are accepted. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

$10,000 - $200,000Deadline: Feb 25, 2026

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FY 2024 Atlantic Salmon Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants

The principal objective of the Atlantic Salmon Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants solicitation is to support the recovery of the Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic salmon. Proposals submitted under this solicitation will be evaluated based on alignment with program priorities, including: 1) consistency with priority habitat restoration actions identified in the 2019 “Recovery Plan for the Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)” and the “Species in the Spotlight Priority Actions: 2021-2025” 5-year action plan for Atlantic salmon; 2) improvement of fish passage and connectivity between the Gulf of Maine and freshwater spawning and rearing habitats within designated Critical Habitat, in locations with river-specific stocks or within a river that hosts a wild or naturally reared run of Atlantic salmon; 3) incorporation of proven restoration techniques, focusing on removal of barriers as the highest priority. Proposals may include the following types of activities: feasibility studies; planning and assessments directly linked to restoration implementation; engineering design and permitting; on-the-ground implementation; pre- and post-removal implementation monitoring; stakeholder engagement, or a combination thereof. The principal objective of the Atlantic Salmon Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants solicitation is to support the recovery of the Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic salmon. Proposals submitted under this solicitation will be evaluated based on alignment with program priorities, including: 1) consistency with priority habitat restoration actions identified in the 2019 “Recovery Plan for the Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)” and the “Species in the Spotlight Priority Actions: 2021-2025” 5-year action plan for Atlantic salmon; 2) improvement of fish passage and connectivity between the Gulf of Maine and freshwater spawning and rearing habitats within designated Critical Habitat, in locations with river-specific stocks or within a river that hosts a wild or naturally reared run of Atlantic salmon; 3) incorporation of proven restoration techniques, focusing on removal of barriers as the highest priority. Proposals may include the following types of activities: feasibility studies; planning and assessments directly linked to restoration implementation; engineering design and permitting; on-the-ground implementation; pre- and post-removal implementation monitoring; stakeholder engagement, or a combination thereof.Proposals selected through this solicitation may be funded through multi-year cooperative agreements. NOAA anticipates typical federal funding for awards will range from $100,000 to $700,000 over three years. NOAA will not accept proposals with a federal funding request of less than $100,000 or more than $1.5 million total over three years. NOAA anticipates up to $700,000 will be available under this solicitation in FY24 to support the first year of selected projects. Funds will be administered by the Community-based Restoration Program within the NOAA Office of Habitat Conservation. Awards are dependent upon the amount of funds Congress makes available to NOAA in the FY24 - FY26 budgets. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NMFS-HCPO-2024-25198. Assistance Listing: 11.463. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: NR. Award Amount: $100K – $1.5M per award.

$100K – $1.5M per awardDeadline: Mar 31, 2026

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2026 Direct Services Grant Program (DSGP)

2026 Direct Services Grant Program (DSGP) is sponsored by John T Gorman Foundation. Provides program/project funding and general operating support to non-profit organizations that address food insecurity and housing/shelter needs for Maine people experiencing poverty. For the 2026 cycle, the program's scope has been specifically narrowed to these two areas to address urgent community needs. Geographic focus: Maine Focus areas: Food Insecurity, Housing, Shelter, Poverty Alleviation Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Grants & Giving - John T. Gorman Foundation 2026 Direct Services Grant Program 2026 Direct Services Grant Program Foundation Releases 2025 Progress Report FOUNDATION-INITIATED GRANTS The John T. Gorman Foundation invests in comprehensive strategies and initiatives that seek to improve the well-being and resiliency of Maine children by ensuring that they and their caregivers have the tools and supports needed to be successful. The bulk of our investments are invitation-only to grantees that have demonstrated a capacity for whole-family or two-generation approaches to prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and improve child and family wellbeing in five key areas: education, social capital, physical/mental health, wealth and assets, and employment navigation and supports. We generally do not fund unsolicited proposals; however, organizations are welcome to contact us with ideas that are aligned with our strategic focus. Please contact info@jtgfoundation.org with a brief description of your proposal, including the issue you are seeking to address, approach (including rationale), and cost of implementation. See Past Foundation-Initiated Grants 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 DSGP awards both program/project funding and general operating support. General operating support grants are limited to those organizations whose sole mission is to serve Maine residents who are experiencing poverty. The John T. Gorman Foundation’s 2026 Direct Services Grant Program (DSGP) will open on Monday, June 1. Applications will be accepted through 5:00 PM EST on Monday, June 22. Go here for more information. See Past Direct Services Grants Grantee & Applicant Login 200 Middle Street, Suite 804 Website Design & Development by Northeast Media Collective 2026 Direct Services Grant Program Application snapshot: target deadline June 22, 2026; published funding information $5,000 - $30,000; eligibility guidance Non-profit organizations serving Maine residents who are experiencing poverty. General operating support grants are limited to organizations whose sole mission is serving this population. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

$5,000 - $30,000Deadline: Jun 22, 2026

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Community Responsive Grants (CRG)

Community Responsive Grants (CRG) is sponsored by Maine Health Access Foundation Inc.. Supports community-informed projects that improve health and make health care more accessible and equitable. The program offers one-year planning grants or multi-year implementation grants for projects addressing barriers to health equity. Geographic focus: Maine Focus areas: Health Equity, Community-led Solutions, Healthcare Access Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Home - Maine Health Access Foundation Community Advisory Committee Dr. Wendy J. Wolf Health Leadership Award Funding Policies + Guidance Community Responsive Grants Health Equity Capacity Building Grants Systems Improvement and Innovation Responsive Grants Community Advisory Committee Dr. Wendy J. Wolf Health Leadership Award Funding Policies + Guidance Community Responsive Grants Health Equity Capacity Building Grants Systems Improvement and Innovation Responsive Grants The Maine Health Access Foundation is the state’s largest private nonprofit health care foundation dedicated to promoting access to quality health care and improving health. Many of our current programs focus on building the capacity of community-led organizations to create health outcomes that are more equitable for every person in Maine. Past and current grantees have helped to improve systems to address critical health needs, coverage, and access to quality care. Funding Opportunities & More MeHAF Wants to Hear From Our Grantees, Past and Present In April, the Maine Health Access Foundation will be releasing our Annual Report celebrating 25 years as an organization. We have put together three questions for grantees to share about their work, projects MeHAF has funded (past and present), and how they have seen our mission to improve health access in Maine develop and change. We want this to be an opportunity to spotlight the important and essential work organizations have done over the years and share how that work intersects with MeHAF. We will be looking for content to be submitted by February 25 th to be included in the report. If you are interested in participating, please email Communications Manager Jeb Murphy for further information and instructions. A Note From Our Partners at the Maine Community Foundation From their recent "Our Community" letter: The Maine Community Foundation stands by – and will continue to support – charitable organizations in the Lewiston-Auburn community for the important work they did in the aftermath of the shootings and continue to do. These organizations are led by our friends and neighbors. They are at the foundation of our community. They care and give – not just during moments of unthinkable tragedy – but every day, in every community across this great state of Maine that we all love and call home. That is what we do every day at the Maine Community Foundation. We bring people and resources together for a better Maine. In partnership. In community. For 43 years and counting. Click here to read the full statement. 146 Capitol Street, Augusta, Maine 04330 207.620.8266 | 207.620.8269 fax Community Advisory Committee Dr. Wendy J. Application snapshot: target deadline July 8, 2026; published funding information $30,000 - $100,000; eligibility guidance Maine-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, local, state, or tribal government entities, or educational institutions. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

$30,000 - $100,000Deadline: Jul 8, 2026

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Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act

Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act is sponsored by COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF. To provide assistance to eligible States and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission in order to support and encourage the development, implementation, and enforcement of effective interstate conservation and management of Atlantic Coastal resources. Activities conducted under projects will be used to collect information necessary for the preparation, implementation and enforcement of coastal fisheries management plans and State activities required within such plans. Primary users of the information would be the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC), the Atlantic Coast States, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This listing is currently active. Program number: 11.474. Last updated on 2024-11-12. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Recent federal obligations suggest $6,510,500 (2025).; eligibility guidance Eligible applicants for assistance are the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC), the Atlantic Coast State governments which are Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, the Potomac River Fisheries Commission, and the District of Columbia. Eligible applicant types include: State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals). Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Recent federal obligations suggest $6,510,500 (2025).Deadline: Rolling

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Crash Causal Factors Grant Program

Crash Causal Factors Grant Program is sponsored by TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. The principal purpose of the CCFP Cooperative Agreement Program is to transfer funding to eligible States and local jurisdictions in order to collect the data required for a comprehensive study of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crash causal factors, as required by statute under section 23006 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law Number 117-58 (2021). The CCFP was established to accomplish this congressionally mandated study. Through the CCFP Cooperative Agreement Program, FMCSA seeks to fund activities that maximize effective data collection in support of CCFP goals and objectives. This listing is currently active. Program number: 20.246. Last updated on 2026-01-19. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Recent federal obligations suggest $7,000,000 (2026).; eligibility guidance All States were surveyed via an Information Collection Request (OMB Control No. 2126-0079) in 2024. Based upon the results of the survey, the States and local entities listed below met the following criteria for eligibility: 1) they have the capacity and infrastructure in place to provide the information required for this study, and 2) a historically sufficient number of qualifying crashes occur within their jurisdiction. 1.1 General Eligibility Applicants eligible for CCFP funding must be located within a participating sample State. CCFP funded awards are available to the following entities: • Participating States: o East Region: Massachusetts, New York, Missouri, New Jersey, Maine, Connecticut, Maryland, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin o South Region: Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama o Southeast Region: South Carolina, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Florida o West Region: Washington, South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Utah, Nevada, Nebraska, Idaho, Arizona, New Mexico • Alternate States: o Southeast Region: Georgia, West Virginia o West Region: Montana • Local Entities listed below: o Florida: City Police Department (CPD) Hillsborough, CPD Miami-Dade, CPD Palm Beach, CPD Polk, o Indiana: Indianapolis Metro PD, o Kentucky: Louisville PD, o Missouri: Kansas City PD and St. Louis PD, o New York: New York City PD, o Ohio: Columbus PD, o Texas: Austin PD, El Paso PD, Fort Worth PD, Houston, PD, San Antonio PD. All applicants are subject to a review of their compatibility to participate in the CCFP. The review is intended to verify jurisdictions' ability to complete the requisite tasks for inclusion in the study sample. For profit organizations and individuals are NOT eligible recipients. Eligible applicant types include: U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia). Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Recent federal obligations suggest $7,000,000 (2026).Deadline: Rolling

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Meeting Support Program

Meeting Support Program is sponsored by Maine Health Access Foundation Inc.. Provides funding for community, regional, or statewide health-focused meetings and conferences that align with MeHAF's mission, specifically those relevant to groups facing disproportionate barriers to health services. Geographic focus: Maine Focus areas: Community Convening, Health Access, Health Equity Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Home - Maine Health Access Foundation Community Advisory Committee Dr. Wendy J. Wolf Health Leadership Award Funding Policies + Guidance Community Responsive Grants Health Equity Capacity Building Grants Systems Improvement and Innovation Responsive Grants Community Advisory Committee Dr. Wendy J. Wolf Health Leadership Award Funding Policies + Guidance Community Responsive Grants Health Equity Capacity Building Grants Systems Improvement and Innovation Responsive Grants The Maine Health Access Foundation is the state’s largest private nonprofit health care foundation dedicated to promoting access to quality health care and improving health. Many of our current programs focus on building the capacity of community-led organizations to create health outcomes that are more equitable for every person in Maine. Past and current grantees have helped to improve systems to address critical health needs, coverage, and access to quality care. Funding Opportunities & More MeHAF Wants to Hear From Our Grantees, Past and Present In April, the Maine Health Access Foundation will be releasing our Annual Report celebrating 25 years as an organization. We have put together three questions for grantees to share about their work, projects MeHAF has funded (past and present), and how they have seen our mission to improve health access in Maine develop and change. We want this to be an opportunity to spotlight the important and essential work organizations have done over the years and share how that work intersects with MeHAF. We will be looking for content to be submitted by February 25 th to be included in the report. If you are interested in participating, please email Communications Manager Jeb Murphy for further information and instructions. A Note From Our Partners at the Maine Community Foundation From their recent "Our Community" letter: The Maine Community Foundation stands by – and will continue to support – charitable organizations in the Lewiston-Auburn community for the important work they did in the aftermath of the shootings and continue to do. These organizations are led by our friends and neighbors. They are at the foundation of our community. They care and give – not just during moments of unthinkable tragedy – but every day, in every community across this great state of Maine that we all love and call home. That is what we do every day at the Maine Community Foundation. We bring people and resources together for a better Maine. In partnership. In community. For 43 years and counting. Click here to read the full statement. 146 Capitol Street, Augusta, Maine 04330 207.620.8266 | 207.620.8269 fax Community Advisory Committee Dr. Wendy J. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information $1,000 - $2,000; eligibility guidance Maine-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, local, state, or tribal government entities, or educational institutions. Applications must be submitted at least six weeks before the meeting date. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

$1,000 - $2,000Deadline: Rolling

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Discretionary Grant Program

Discretionary Grant Program is sponsored by Maine Health Access Foundation Inc.. Provides small-scale, project-based funding for organizations to explore new or different approaches to their work that align with MeHAF's mission. Projects must be completed with tangible outcomes within one year. Geographic focus: Maine Focus areas: Health Access, Health Equity, Innovation Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Home - Maine Health Access Foundation Community Advisory Committee Dr. Wendy J. Wolf Health Leadership Award Funding Policies + Guidance Community Responsive Grants Health Equity Capacity Building Grants Systems Improvement and Innovation Responsive Grants Community Advisory Committee Dr. Wendy J. Wolf Health Leadership Award Funding Policies + Guidance Community Responsive Grants Health Equity Capacity Building Grants Systems Improvement and Innovation Responsive Grants The Maine Health Access Foundation is the state’s largest private nonprofit health care foundation dedicated to promoting access to quality health care and improving health. Many of our current programs focus on building the capacity of community-led organizations to create health outcomes that are more equitable for every person in Maine. Past and current grantees have helped to improve systems to address critical health needs, coverage, and access to quality care. Funding Opportunities & More MeHAF Wants to Hear From Our Grantees, Past and Present In April, the Maine Health Access Foundation will be releasing our Annual Report celebrating 25 years as an organization. We have put together three questions for grantees to share about their work, projects MeHAF has funded (past and present), and how they have seen our mission to improve health access in Maine develop and change. We want this to be an opportunity to spotlight the important and essential work organizations have done over the years and share how that work intersects with MeHAF. We will be looking for content to be submitted by February 25 th to be included in the report. If you are interested in participating, please email Communications Manager Jeb Murphy for further information and instructions. A Note From Our Partners at the Maine Community Foundation From their recent "Our Community" letter: The Maine Community Foundation stands by – and will continue to support – charitable organizations in the Lewiston-Auburn community for the important work they did in the aftermath of the shootings and continue to do. These organizations are led by our friends and neighbors. They are at the foundation of our community. They care and give – not just during moments of unthinkable tragedy – but every day, in every community across this great state of Maine that we all love and call home. That is what we do every day at the Maine Community Foundation. We bring people and resources together for a better Maine. In partnership. In community. For 43 years and counting. Click here to read the full statement. 146 Capitol Street, Augusta, Maine 04330 207.620.8266 | 207.620.8269 fax Community Advisory Committee Dr. Wendy J. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Up to $10,000; eligibility guidance Maine-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, local, state, or tribal government entities, or educational institutions. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Up to $10,000Deadline: Rolling

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Rapid Response Fund

Rapid Response Fund is sponsored by Elmina B Sewall Foundation. Provides support for emergent community needs in Maine that require a timely response outside of the foundation's regular grant cycles. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year until funds are exhausted. Geographic focus: Maine Focus areas: Emergency Needs, Community Resilience, Rapid Response Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Not specified; eligibility guidance 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, public schools, public agencies, and recognized tribal governments serving communities in Maine. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

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Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration

Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration is sponsored by INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE. To provide competitive matching grants to coastal States for coastal wetlands conservation projects. The Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act (Section 305, Title III, Public Law 101-646 U.S.C. 3954) established the National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program to acquire, restore, and enhance wetlands in coastal States. This listing is currently active. Program number: 15.614. Last updated on 2025-08-21. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Recent federal obligations suggest $19,999,999 (2026).; eligibility guidance Eligible applicants include any agency or agencies designated by the Governor of a coastal State. It is usually a State natural resource or fish and wildlife agency. Eligible coastal States are States bordering the Great Lakes (Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin); States bordering the Atlantic, Gulf (except Louisiana), and Pacific coasts (Alabama, Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington); and American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Eligible applicant types include: State. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Recent federal obligations suggest $19,999,999 (2026).Deadline: Rolling

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