Alleghany Foundation Grants for Public Health
Maine public health and community organizations can access funding through Alleghany Foundation for projects that advance health and wellness, healthy living, nutrition, fitness, and health care access. Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits and qualifying public entities may also propose initiatives in education, economic development, and community capacity that support broader population health outcomes.
Alleghany Foundation
Public Health Program Funding for Nonprofits from Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation
Maine public health and wellness nonprofits, public schools, and municipalities can access funding through the Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation to support community health, wellness, and related services. Eligible projects must benefit communities in southern York County and nearby New Hampshire counties, and may include hospitals, community health centers, nutrition programs, and other mind-body wellness initiatives.
Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation
Mattina R. Proctor Foundation Support for Public Health
Public health and healthcare-focused 501(c)(3) organizations serving Maine communities can apply for project-based grants from the Mattina R. Proctor Foundation, with awards ranging from US $2,500 - US $50,000. Grants support public health and medical research initiatives, including diabetes care, dental care, and preventive healthcare for underserved populations in Maine and the Boston area.
Mattina R. Proctor Foundation
Mattina R. Proctor Foundation Grants for Maine Environmental Stewardship
Mattina R. Proctor Foundation provides Maine 501(c)(3) organizations with project-based funding for environmental stewardship, awarding US $2,500 - US $50,000. Eligible nonprofits working on land acquisition and protection in Midcoast Maine, including conservation easements and multiple-use management that supports rural economies and jobs, may benefit from this opportunity, including those with public health impacts.
Mattina R. Proctor Foundation
Healthcare Initiative Funding from Proctor Foundation
501(c)(3) organizations in Maine and Massachusetts can apply for Mattina R. Proctor Foundation grants of US $2,500 - US $50,000 to support specific healthcare projects. Funding focuses on diabetes research and care, dental health, and preventative healthcare for underserved populations, which may benefit Maine public health initiatives and programs.
Mattina R. Proctor Foundation
Equity in Aging Funding from Point32Health Foundation
Maine public health and aging-focused nonprofits can access funding for multi-year general operating support, staff wellness, and capacity building to advance equity in aging and health. Maine organizations addressing social determinants of health, systemic inequities, and social and racial justice for older people may be eligible for Point32Health Foundation support.
Point32Health Foundation
Community Services Funding from Town Fair Tire Foundation
With a mission to strengthen community health and well-being, Town Fair Tire Foundation provides Maine nonprofits with funding for social services, education, poverty alleviation, and community development programs. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, especially those supporting individuals and families experiencing poverty, may receive general operating or program support, including multi-year or matching grants that advance public health and quality of life.
Town Fair Tire Foundation Inc
Burroughs Wellcome Fund Support for Climate Health
Applications due Jul 23, 2026
Public health and environmental health organizations in Maine can seek US $2,500 - US $50,000 to explore climate change impacts on human health, including epidemiology and community health. Burroughs Wellcome Fund supports interdisciplinary projects, outreach, and education that connect biomedical, ecological, and population-focused approaches to climate and health challenges in the U.S. and Canada.
Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Maine Public Health Funding via Jewish United Fund
Full proposal due Aug 5, 2026
Nonprofit organizations improving the lives of Jewish women and girls through public health, economic security, leadership, or well-being initiatives can access funding from Jewish United Fund in Maine and beyond. Grants from the Jewish Women's Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago support 501(c)(3)s and Israeli amutot with US $15,000 - US $25,000 for social change projects using a gender and Jewish lens.
Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago
Maine Women’s Programs Funding via Jewish United Fund
Full proposal due Aug 5, 2026
Maine public health and community organizations serving Jewish women and girls may be eligible for multiyear funding to advance economic security, leadership, and health and well-being initiatives. Through the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago’s Jewish Women’s Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago, prior grantees can seek up to US $55,000 over three years for social-change-focused programs.
Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago
Public Health and Education Funding from Sam L. Cohen Foundation
Full proposal due Sep 1, 2026
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits, faith institutions, and public entities in Maine can apply for Sam L. Cohen Foundation grants up to Up to US $50,000 to support programs, operations, or capital needs. Organizations in Cumberland and York Counties working on public health, healthcare access, food security, education, or human services for underserved residents may benefit.
Sam L. Cohen Foundation
Doree Taylor Foundation Support for Maine Health
Applications due Sep 2, 2026
Public health and healthcare organizations in Maine serving underserved populations can access funding for basic needs, health care services, and related programs through the Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation. Grants support 501(c)(3) public charities, local governments, Tribal governments, and religious organizations statewide, with priority for Boothbay Harbor, Southport, and Brunswick and openness to general operating or program support.
Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation
Community Health Grants for Nonprofits from Penn National Gaming
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community health and human services in Maine communities where Penn National Gaming operates can apply for Penn National Gaming Foundation support. Funding can back local medical programs, public safety, disaster response, and related community development efforts that improve residents’ well-being in eligible areas such as Penobscot County.
Penn National Gaming
Bangor Savings Bank Foundation Support for Health
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maine can seek funding for health and wellness, social services, and related community programs, including facilities, equipment, and some operating support, with awards from US $2,000 - US $25,000. With a mission to build thriving communities, Bangor Savings Bank Foundation prioritizes initiatives that strengthen Northern New England’s vitality and economic well-being.
Bangor Savings Bank Foundation
Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust Community Grants in Maine
Applications due Oct 2, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Maine can seek up to US $20,000 for arts, culture, historic preservation, and environmental initiatives that strengthen community well-being and connections. Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust supports operating or project requests, including cultural programs, facility improvements, land and water conservation, stewardship, outdoor equity, and nature-based education that benefit Maine residents and communities.
Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust
Elizabeth M Pfriem Foundation Health Grants in Maine
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities providing education, health services, food access, or affordable housing can seek support from the Elizabeth M Pfriem Foundation, which considers organizations across the U.S., including Maine. Programs in epidemiology, public health, and related social determinants that are innovative, fiscally responsible, and poised for growth may be invited to submit a Letter of Inquiry.
Elizabeth M Pfriem Foundation
Community Capacity Grants for Maine Nonprofits from King Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Maine 501(c)(3) organizations, along with tax-exempt towns, fire or emergency aid departments, and school systems, can seek one-time grants to strengthen organizational capacity and community impact. With a mission to support community health, literacy, libraries, and arts, the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation prioritizes communities and people with less access to resources.
The Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation
College Success Funding from Balfour Foundation
Applications due Nov 2, 2026
Maine educational organizations and related 501(c)(3)s, municipalities, Tribal and religious organizations can seek support for programs that help underserved students prepare for, access, and complete 2- or 4-year college. Maine public health and community groups with higher-education pathways or research on post-secondary completion may be eligible for Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation grants serving New England.
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation
Outdoor Public Health Grants for Maine Nonprofits
Applications due Nov 2, 2026
Maine-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, or those with a fiscal sponsor, can apply for Quimby Family Foundation’s Movement Focus Area Grant, awarding US $2,000 - US $20,000 for nature-based physical activity and outdoor access projects. Programs that expand equitable outdoor recreation, trails, parks, and active transportation may benefit public health in Maine communities.
Quimby Family Foundation
Seedmoney Food Garden Grants in Maine
Applications due Nov 13, 2026
Maine public food garden projects such as community, school, youth, or food bank gardens can access funding through Seedmoney’s SeedMoney Challenge to support garden-based programs that promote community health. Eligible projects worldwide compete in a 30-day crowdfunding challenge for US $100 - US $1,000 grants, keeping all funds they raise while improving local food access.
Seedmoney
US $150,000 - US $250,000
K-8 Learning Innovation Grants for Educators from NewSchools Venture Fund
Applications due Jan 9, 2027
Education leaders and entrepreneurs developing K-8 literacy, numeracy, or AI-powered learning tools in Maine and nationwide can apply for NewSchools Venture Fund’s Learning Solutions Grant Program, with awards of US $150,000 - US $250,000. Focus is on early-stage pilots that improve reading, math, and personalized instruction, which may benefit school- and community-based public health education efforts.
NewSchools Venture Fund
Roy A. Hunt Foundation Grants for Environmental Health
Letter of inquiry due Jan 17, 2027
Nonprofit organizations working on environmental health, clean water, climate, or toxics and waste initiatives in the U.S., including Maine, can seek project support that advances multi-state or national impact. Grants from Roy A. Hunt Foundation help fund management, contracted services, education, outreach, applied research, and innovations that promote sustainable, systems-level environmental solutions.
Roy A Hunt Foundation
Maine Public Health Funding via McGraw Foundation
Applications due Feb 1, 2027
With a mission to support education, conservation, and human services, McGraw Foundation provides Maine public health and related nonprofits with US $2,000 - US $10,000 for general operating support, specific projects, and occasional capital needs. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) or 509(a)(1)/(2) organizations, generally in the greater Chicago area but serving U.S. communities, including public health initiatives.
McGraw Foundation
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation Rural 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 community health and development initiatives, including systems-change work. Elmina B. Sewall Foundation supports collaborative backbone infrastructure and regional partnerships, offering US $10,000 - US $200,000 for efforts that strengthen rural well-being and resilience, which may include public health-focused projects.
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Citizens’ Institute Rural Design Grants in Maine
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
Maine rural or tribal governments, nonprofits, and planning or university partners with communities of 50,000 or less can access design and planning support to tackle local community design challenges. Focused on rural development, the Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design offers technical assistance, workshops, and a Design Learning Cohort that may benefit public health-related projects and spaces.
The Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design
Health and Education Grants for Nonprofits from Maine Community Foundation
Letter of inquiry due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, public agencies, and tribal governments in select Maine communities can seek up to US $10,000 for health care, food security, homelessness, education, and related legal services projects. Focused on disadvantaged residents, Maine Community Foundation invites applicants whose work strengthens public health and early childhood well-being.
Maine Community Foundation
Health and Education Funding from Gladys Brooks Foundation
Applications due May 31, 2027
Maine 501(c)(3) libraries, educational institutions, hospitals, and clinics seeking capital projects or endowments can apply for US $50,000 - US $150,000 to support facilities, equipment, and program endowments. With a mission to improve intellectual, moral, and physical welfare, the Gladys Brooks Foundation supports projects that may strengthen public health infrastructure and services.
The Gladys Brooks Foundation