Dunn Family Foundation Support for Education
Education-focused 501(c)(3) organizations in Maine working on innovative testing tools, instructional materials, or other education initiatives can access funding through Dunn Family Foundation. The foundation offers US $5,000 - US $25,000 for project-based work, with potential follow-on operating or capital support for previously funded programs.
Dunn Family Foundation
John T Gorman Foundation Family Grants in Maine
Nonprofit organizations in Maine working to improve outcomes for vulnerable children, youth, parents, and low-income seniors can seek foundation-initiated support for multi-generational education, health, employment, and family services. With a mission to improve the lives of Maine’s most vulnerable people, John T Gorman Foundation primarily makes invitation-only grants for comprehensive, research-based, prevention-focused initiatives.
John T Gorman Foundation
National Science Foundation Grants for Maine Research
Maine research institutions and organizations that support the research enterprise can seek funding to strengthen administrative and support infrastructure for science and STEM training. National Science Foundation’s GRANTED program backs projects enhancing research practices, developing human capital, or scaling effective models nationally, which may include capacity-building efforts tied to facilities, systems, or infrastructure improvements.
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Capital Project Funding for Maine Organizations via Machias Savings Bank
With a mission to support impactful community projects, Maine 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and eligible sponsors can request capital and program support from Machias Savings Bank. Funding emphasizes financial education, workforce development, affordable housing, economic development, and youth and education, with priority for projects benefiting low- and moderate-income residents and existing bank relationships.
Machias Savings Bank
Maine Community Development Funding via New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Tax-exempt organizations, government agencies, and fiscally sponsored grassroots groups in Maine border communities near Coös County can apply for the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund Dash Grants, awarding US $250 - US $2,000 for short-term community and economic development projects. Eligible uses include events, field trips, consultants, and small equipment or furniture purchases.
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Open Space Institute Grants for Maine Conservation
Nonprofit land trusts and conservation organizations in Maine can obtain capital funding to acquire land or permanent conservation easements on climate‑resilient habitats through the Open Space Institute. OSI provides grants and low-interest loans for qualifying projects in designated resilient focus areas, supporting long-term protection of high-resilience landscapes and critical plant and animal communities.
Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc.
Community Services Funding from Town Fair Tire Foundation
New England 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing social, health, welfare, educational, or other human services, including those in Maine, can seek support for general operations, specific programs, capital campaigns, or endowments. With a mission to strengthen communities, Town Fair Tire Foundation provides community-based organizations with multi-year or matching grants that advance self-reliance, economic and social progress, and quality of life for people facing poverty.
Town Fair Tire Foundation Inc
Betterment Fund Grants for Maine Communities
Full proposal due Aug 15, 2026
Nonprofit and community-based organizations improving education, health, conservation, and community well-being in Maine can apply for Betterment Fund grants of US $10,000 - US $35,000. The fund favors systemic, community-driven projects, with a historic focus on Western Mountains counties and rural regions, which may include capital components when aligned with its priorities.
Betterment Fund
Capital and Program Funding from Sam L. Cohen Foundation
Full proposal due Sep 1, 2026
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits, faith institutions, and Maine public entities can apply for Sam L. Cohen Foundation grants up to Up to US $50,000 to support new or ongoing programs, general operations, or capital improvements. Organizations in Cumberland or York Counties, or serving Maine broadly, may fund facilities or infrastructure tied to arts, education, health, civic, or Jewish cultural work.
Sam L. Cohen Foundation
Doree Taylor Foundation Support for Maine Capital
Applications due Sep 2, 2026
Maine 501(c)(3) charities, local governments, Tribal and religious organizations can seek capital or program funding for basic needs, animal welfare, health care, public media, or environmental projects. Grants from Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation prioritize organizations in Boothbay Harbor, Southport, and Brunswick, and may include small equipment or one-time capital needs within project budgets.
Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation
Adelard and Valeda Roy Support for Maine Capital Needs
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofits and churches in Maine and Northern New England can seek US $2,500 - US $10,000 for projects such as land conservation, environmental education, food security, housing, arts access, and historic preservation. Focused on community well-being, Adelard and Valeda Roy Foundation invites capital and program requests serving immigrants, refugees, Indigenous communities, low-income youth, and the elderly.
Adelard And Valeda Roy Foundation
Maine Capital Projects Funding via Mascoma Bank Foundation
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofit organizations seeking capital funding for facilities, infrastructure, or construction projects in Maine can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 from Mascoma Bank Foundation. Grants from Mascoma Bank Foundation help Maine groups undertake capital campaigns and major improvements that strengthen long-term capacity and community impact within the bank’s Cumberland County service area.
Mascoma Bank Foundation
Maine Capital Project Funding via Alpha Foundation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities seeking capital funding, endowments, or administrative, program, or operating support in Maine and beyond can apply for grants from Alpha Foundation. Grants emphasize educational, scientific, and charitable work, with a major focus on biotechnology and disease-related initiatives that improve the human condition.
Alpha Foundation Inc.
Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust Capital Grants in Maine
Applications due Oct 2, 2026
Maine arts, culture, historic preservation, and environmental organizations seeking project or operating support for facilities, land, or other capital needs can apply for grants up to US $20,000. Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust funds community cultural centers, historic structures, conservation and stewardship projects, and nature-based education that deepen community connections and equitable access statewide.
Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust
College Success Funding from Balfour Foundation
Applications due Nov 2, 2026
Maine educational organizations and other eligible 501(c)(3) charities, municipalities, Tribal and religious entities can seek support for programs that prepare underserved students to access and complete 2- or 4-year college, including small program-related capital costs. Maine college readiness, access, and success initiatives can access funding via Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation for program, general operating, research, or limited preK–12 reform work.
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation
Maine Capital Project Funding via Maine Community Foundation
Applications due Feb 3, 2027
Nonprofits, municipalities, public schools, public agencies, and tribal governments in Maine seeking project support can apply for $1,000 - $20,000 to benefit the Baldwin area. Grants from Maine Community Foundation help organizations advance education, human services, and sustainable natural resource and forestry initiatives, with added priority for efforts that build self-reliance and leverage additional community support.
Maine Community Foundation
Land Acquisition Funding for Nonprofits from Nature Conservancy
Applications due Feb 14, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) conservation and community organizations, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and agencies in Maine and other Appalachian states can seek up to US $100,000 for fee or easement land acquisition and related project costs. With a mission to conserve lands and waters, The Nature Conservancy supports capital projects that enhance resilience, connectivity, and community benefits.
The Nature Conservancy
Maine Community Foundation Support for Community Projects
Applications due Feb 17, 2027
Nonprofits, municipalities, public schools, tribal governments, and public agencies in Maine can seek funding for community-strengthening projects, including capital expenses. Focused on arts, education, environment, economic development, and human services, Maine Community Foundation offers project and general support grants up to US $10,000 for efforts that build skills, engage residents, and strengthen local resources.
Maine Community Foundation
Maine Community Foundation Equity Grants in Maine
Applications due Feb 18, 2027
Maine 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on economic opportunity, education, health, or community well-being can receive two-year general support, including capital expenses, to advance racial equity in communities of color. With a mission to build a better Maine, Maine Community Foundation provides flexible funding for organizations engaging underserved residents in program design and leadership.
Maine Community Foundation
Animal Welfare Funding from Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Applications due Feb 25, 2027
Maine 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public agencies, schools, tribal governments, and fiscally sponsored groups can seek US $10,000 - US $75,000 for animal welfare operating, project, or capital needs. Grants from Elmina B. Sewall Foundation help organizations provide humane sheltering, affordable veterinary care, pet retention supports, advocacy, and humane pet population control for cats and dogs.
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation Rural Development Grants in Maine
Applications due Feb 25, 2027
Nonprofits, public agencies, schools, tribal governments, and fiscally sponsored groups in Maine can seek funding for rural development and rural health care initiatives, including capital and infrastructure projects. Elmina B. Sewall Foundation supports collaborative, community-guided efforts in regions like Katahdin and Washington County, with awards from US $10,000 - US $200,000.
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Citizens’ Institute Rural Design Grants in Maine
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
Maine rural or tribal communities of 50,000 people or fewer can access support for local design and revitalization challenges through the Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design. Focused on rural development, this program offers up to US $6,000 stipends, technical assistance, and a design learning cohort to strengthen community planning and creative placemaking.
The Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design
Lupus Research Alliance Lupus Grants in Maine
Letter of inquiry due Apr 30, 2027
Researchers with doctoral degrees leading independent teams at academic, nonprofit, or government institutions in Maine can pursue late-stage lupus translational projects through this program. Lupus Research Alliance offers up to US $450,000 over two years for milestone-driven work advancing lupus diagnostics, therapies, or clinical products toward commercialization or clinical evaluation.
Lupus Research Alliance Inc
Onion Foundation Support for Maine Environmental Education
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Maine 501(c)(3) nonprofits, fiscally sponsored projects, and governmental units can seek funding to deliver environmental education and nature-learning programs for Maine youth, especially in rural areas. Grants from Onion Foundation help develop high-quality, science-based programs and support overnight, experiential outdoor learning trips that deepen young people’s connection to the state’s natural systems.
The Onion Foundation
Elsie & William Viles Capital Grants in Maine
Applications due May 1, 2027
Maine 501(c)(3) organizations seeking support for charitable, educational, conservation, or cultural projects can apply for capital and program funding up to US $5,000. Elsie & William Viles Foundation provides Maine nonprofits, primarily in the Capital Region, with Donations for open space preservation, animal care, children and education, and Maine history and culture initiatives.
Elsie & William Viles Foundation
Elsie & William Viles Foundation Support for Maine Nonprofits
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maine can seek capital or program funding for conservation, animal welfare, education, or cultural projects, with awards of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Grants from Elsie & William Viles Foundation help Maine groups, especially in the Capital Region, preserve open spaces, support children, and promote the state’s history and culture.
Elsie & William Viles Foundation
Capital Projects Funding from Gladys Brooks Foundation
Applications due May 31, 2027
501(c)(3) libraries, educational institutions, hospitals, and clinics in Maine seeking capital projects, endowments, or equipment may be eligible for this funding. With a mission to support intellectual, moral, and physical welfare, the Gladys Brooks Foundation provides US $50,000 - US $150,000 for major, innovative capital and endowment initiatives where outside funding is limited.
The Gladys Brooks Foundation