Maine Cultural Program Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million can apply for William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, awarding more than US $100,000 for program, capital, and limited general or endowment support. Maine nonprofits offering arts, culture, or STEAM education that reach large populations and demonstrate measurable impact may be competitive.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Community Impact Grants for Nonprofits from Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation
Maine nonprofits, public schools, and municipalities running programs in health and wellness, education, arts, environment, community development, or animal welfare may be eligible for community project funding benefiting southern York County. Maine health and wellness organizations can access funding through Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation for initiatives that serve communities where the bank operates, with requests accepted year-round.
Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation
Maine Community Development Funding via New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Tax-exempt organizations, schools, municipalities, and fiscally sponsored grassroots groups in Maine’s Oxford County can apply for the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund Dash Grants from New Hampshire Charitable Foundation; awards US $250 - US $2,000 for short-term projects. Health and wellness initiatives that support sustainable community and economic development may be eligible.
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Equity in Aging Funding from Point32Health Foundation
Maine nonprofits working on aging, health, and wellness can access funding through Point32Health Foundation for multi-year general operating support that advances equity in aging. Grants prioritize organizations addressing social and racial justice, systemic inequities, and social determinants of health affecting older people, including capacity building, staff wellness, and leadership development costs.
Point32Health Foundation
Radio Flyer Grants for Maine Child Wellness
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting children’s health, education, and outdoor active play in Maine may be eligible for child-focused wellness and recreation support. Radio Flyer supports youth services, child welfare, and outdoor recreation across the U.S., so Maine health and wellness nonprofits serving kids ages 0–8 may fit their national giving priorities.
Radio Flyer
La Roche Support for Global Health Programs
Health and human service nonprofits, accredited charities, and community organizations in Maine working on wellness, primary health care, or social services may be eligible for global philanthropic support. Grants from La Roche help fund humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, and contemporary arts initiatives through local affiliate offices in countries and U.S. states where the company operates.
La Roche, Inc.
Takeda Health and STEM Grants in Maine
Nonprofit organizations in Maine working on food access, health disparities, or STEM education can apply for Takeda’s corporate giving support. Funding focuses on “Food is Health” initiatives like nutrition access and medically tailored meals, and “Building STEM Foundations” programs such as K-8 math, high school STEM enrichment, and college success, primarily in communities near Takeda facilities.
Takeda
Maine Women’s Health Funding via Jewish United Fund
Full proposal due Aug 5, 2026
Nonprofit organizations supporting the health and well-being of Jewish women and girls, including those in Maine, can access funding through Jewish United Fund’s Jewish Women’s Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago. Grants of US $15,000 - US $25,000 support programs in mental health, violence prevention, economic security, leadership development, and other social-change initiatives for Jewish women and girls locally, nationally, and internationally.
Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago
Maine Women’s Health Funding via Jewish United Fund
Full proposal due Aug 5, 2026
Maine nonprofits supporting health and well-being for women and girls may be eligible for multiyear funding that advances Jewish women’s wellness and safety. Maine wellness and healthy living organizations can access funding through Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago for programs addressing issues like mental health, violence prevention, and broader social change for Jewish women and girls. Awards up to US $55,000.
Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago
Betterment Fund Grants for Maine Health
Full proposal due Aug 15, 2026
Nonprofit and community-based organizations improving health, education, conservation, or community well-being in Maine can seek project funding from the Betterment Fund, typically between US $10,000 - US $35,000. Grants prioritize systemic public health, community health projects, wellness initiatives, and related cross-sector efforts that benefit Maine residents, especially in rural and Western Mountain regions.
Betterment Fund
Health and Human Services 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 and operations in health and human services, education, civic life, arts, and Jewish culture. Organizations promoting wellness, healthcare access, food security, and support for underserved communities may be especially competitive.
Sam L. Cohen Foundation
Volunteer Maine Community Service Grants in Maine
Letter of inquiry due Oct 2, 2026
Maine nonprofits and public entities running community service or volunteer-based programs can seek funding to build capacity and address critical local needs. Focused on community services, civic engagement, and volunteerism, Volunteer Maine invites organizations to develop AmeriCorps and other national service projects that may also advance wellness and healthy living outcomes in their communities.
Volunteer Maine
Maine Youth Essentials Funding via MainStreet Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Maine 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children’s basic needs and well-being can seek up to US $5,000 for projects supporting food, shelter, safety, education, and mental health. With a mission to help kids thrive, Androscoggin Bank MainStreet Foundation prioritizes at-risk youth in its market areas through quarterly program-focused grants.
Androscoggin Bank MainStreet Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Health
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing health, medical assistance, or wellness-related services in the Southern U.S. may be eligible for support, including those serving Maine-based beneficiaries through Southern operations. Robinson Foundation supports health and medicine, poverty relief, and related humanitarian programs, prioritizing fiscally responsible organizations where single-year grants will have tangible, meaningful impact.
Robinson Foundation
Maine Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides Maine nonprofits with funding for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding projects. 501(c)(3) organizations working on wellness and healthy living as part of broader community or environmental initiatives may be eligible to apply for support from this national private foundation.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and eligible government entities near Georgia-Pacific manufacturing communities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental initiatives in Maine. Focused on strengthening local quality of life, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites community-based programs that enhance long-term well-being and sustainability in these areas.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
College Success Funding from Balfour Foundation
Applications due Nov 2, 2026
Educational organizations in Maine focused on college readiness, access, and completion for underserved or under-represented students can access funding through the Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation. Eligible 501(c)(3) charities, municipalities, Tribal and religious organizations in New England may support post-secondary success, with some programs potentially advancing long-term health and wellness outcomes.
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation
Seedmoney Food Garden Grants in Maine
Applications due Nov 13, 2026
Maine nonprofits and other organizers running public food garden projects can access funding through Seedmoney to support community, school, youth, and food bank gardens. This global crowdfunding challenge awards US $100 - US $1,000 based on funds raised over a 30-day campaign, which may benefit health and wellness initiatives tied to local food access and gardening.
Seedmoney
Northeast Delta Dental Foundation Grants for Maine Dental Health
Applications due Jan 23, 2027
With a mission to improve oral health access, Northeast Delta Dental Foundation provides Maine health and wellness nonprofits, clinics, and institutions with funding up to US $2,000 for oral health education, preventive care, and dental equipment. Eligible 501(c)(3)/(c)(4), governmental, and academic organizations focused on dental health initiatives may apply.
Northeast Delta Dental Foundation
Racial Equity Funding from Maine Community Foundation
Applications due Feb 15, 2027
Nonprofits, public agencies, schools, municipalities, and tribal governments in Maine serving primarily Black, Indigenous, and people of color can apply for Maine Community Foundation’s Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Fund; awards up to US $10,000 for two-year general support. Funding can back health, wellness, racial equity, leadership development, and economic opportunity efforts.
Maine Community Foundation
Maine Community Foundation Equity Grants in Maine
Applications due Feb 18, 2027
Maine 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving economic opportunity, education, health, or community well-being for underserved residents can receive up to US $15,000 in flexible, two-year general support. With a mission to build a better Maine, Maine Community Foundation provides multi-year funding that can cover programs, operations, and capital needs to advance racial equity and wellness.
Maine Community Foundation
Animal Welfare Funding from Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Applications due Feb 25, 2027
Maine 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public agencies, schools, and tribal governments supporting companion animal welfare can apply for $10,000 - $75,000 to provide sheltering, keep pets with owners, expand affordable veterinary care, or humanely control pet populations. Grants from Elmina B. Sewall Foundation may benefit health and wellness programs that integrate human and animal well-being.
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Community Health Funding from Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Applications due Feb 25, 2027
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public agencies, schools, tribal governments, and fiscally sponsored groups in Lewiston-Auburn, Maine can seek $10,000 - US $30,000 to support collaborative, community-based initiatives. Grants from Elmina B. Sewall Foundation help Maine health and wellness organizations advance equitable municipal systems, workforce access, community health and food systems, and healthy, affordable housing through a participatory, equity-centered process.
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Citizens’ Institute Rural Design Grants in Maine
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
Rural or tribal community governments, nonprofits, and planning or university partners in Maine can access funding and intensive design assistance for local revitalization and placemaking projects. Focused on rural community design, the Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design offers up to US $6,000 plus workshops, training, and technical support that may benefit health and wellness initiatives tied to the built environment.
The Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design
Health and Social Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving health, social services, and economic stability in Maine communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates can seek project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation funds programs for health care access, mental health, domestic violence services, early childhood development, and related quality-of-life needs for underserved individuals and families.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Health and Education Grants for Maine Nonprofits via 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 funding for health care, food security, homelessness, education, and related legal services. Focused on early childhood and community wellness, Maine Community Foundation’s Frances Hollis Brain Foundation Fund offers up to US $10,000 for projects serving disadvantaged or vulnerable residents.
Maine Community Foundation