Maine Youth and Education Funding via Costco Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maine working in children’s programs, education, or health and human services can access funding through Costco Foundation for monetary support of community-based initiatives. Grants may benefit music nonprofits whose youth or education programming fits these priorities, with applications reviewed on factors like community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and diversified financial support.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human and social services programs, including those in Maine, can seek support for new approaches to social problems. Creag Foundation considers invitations for organizations that have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and are developing creative solutions that improve the human condition.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth can seek funding for programs advancing health, education, development, and welfare, including in Maine. The Dan Paul Foundation supports initiatives such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, environmental education, and related workshops, conferences, seminars, and scholarships worldwide, with awards up to US $15,000.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage independent nonprofits and impact-first, mission-driven for-profits in Maine and globally can seek up to US $300,000 over three years to scale innovative solutions for underserved communities. Focused on bold, scalable social and environmental impact, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation supports organizations ready to grow beyond pilot stage, including those with music-related programming that meets these criteria.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Maine Education
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education, economic empowerment, or climate resilience in Maine and beyond can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation. Grants support innovative, early-stage, tech-enabled solutions serving mostly economically underserved communities, and may benefit Maine organizations whose music-related work overlaps with education, life skills, or job readiness.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Community Safety Grants in Maine
Maine 501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational institutions, government programs, and volunteer fire companies can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives that fit State Farm’s Good Neighbor Citizenship focus. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support projects like auto and home safety, disaster preparedness, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, and K–12 or higher education programs.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Maine Arts Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million offering arts, music, or science programs can apply for William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant; awards more than US $100,000 for program, capital, and limited general or endowment support. Maine music, opera, and symphony nonprofits serving large audiences may be competitive applicants.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Maine Youth Opportunity Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and other organizations supporting urban low-income children through education, health, or family economic stability projects in Maine and beyond can seek more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds work in the U.S., India, and South Africa; Maine music nonprofits may be eligible if programs meet these priorities.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Music Programs
Nonprofit charities running music or other cultural, educational, environmental, or social projects in Maine and worldwide may be eligible for philanthropic support; grants focus on innovative, sustainable initiatives. Grants from La Roche help accredited charities engage communities, involve employees, and build long-term humanitarian, science education, arts, and community development programs.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Maine
Maine nonprofits providing health care, humanitarian aid, or social services to vulnerable or marginalized people can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for programs in areas such as health access, disaster relief, women and children’s health, and literacy. Organizations with music-related programming that also advances these human welfare goals may be eligible.
Semnani Family Foundation
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maine working on community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, or related initiatives can seek sponsorship support to advance economic mobility and social progress. Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s regional sponsorships may benefit music, arts, and cultural nonprofits through community-focused events and programs.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Self-Reliance Grants for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those in Maine with music-related outreach or education, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help fund focused interventions addressing poverty, disability, social exclusion, or disaster relief for smaller organizations with strong, founder-led leadership.
Gupta Family Foundation
Touring Performing Arts Grants for Nonprofits from New England Foundation for the Arts
Applications due Aug 3, 2026
Maine nonprofit organizations, schools, tribal governments, and public agencies presenting performing arts can access funding through the New England Foundation for the Arts to support public performances, readings, or screenings by touring artists. Grants up to US $15,000 help cover artist fees for NEST 1, 2, or 3 tours, including music and other disciplines across New England.
New England Foundation For The Arts
Arts and Education Grants for Nonprofits from Cowles Charitable Trust
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations can seek up to US $10,000 for arts, education, social justice, health, or ethical journalism programs, including music-related work, with a primary focus on Downstate New York and South Florida. With a mission to further Gardner Cowles Jr.’s philanthropic legacy, Cowles Charitable Trust also welcomes applications for general operating support and occasionally funds national efforts.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Music and Arts Funding from Sam L. Cohen Foundation
Full proposal due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofits and eligible public entities in Maine can apply for Sam L. Cohen Foundation grants up to US $50,000 to support arts and culture, including music programs. Organizations in Cumberland or York Counties, or serving the wider state, may fund new or ongoing programs, some operations, capital needs, and arts education for underserved audiences.
Sam L. Cohen Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants in Maine
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits in Maine can seek funding to tell impactful stories about their work in preservation, education, or wellness. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports storytelling projects that highlight efforts like environmental conservation, historic preservation, mental health, outdoor access, and early childhood or teacher-focused education, which may benefit music-related programs fitting these themes.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Nonprofits
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Southern U.S. and working in areas like education, youth and family services, poverty relief, or related programs may be eligible for funding to support their programs and services. Robinson Foundation supports these efforts; Maine music nonprofits with qualifying Southern initiatives could potentially apply.
Robinson Foundation
Maine Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Diverse 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Maine seeking support for community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding projects can apply for grants from the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. This private foundation funds charitable organizations working to respect people, life, and the environment, which may include Maine music nonprofits whose programs advance these broader goals.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, public schools, and local government entities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental programs in Maine. Focused on strengthening communities, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites Maine organizations to propose projects that enhance long-term well-being and sustainability in Georgia-Pacific manufacturing communities.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Maine Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maine located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. The TJX Foundation supports community initiatives that help vulnerable families and children access resources and opportunities to build better futures.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Community and Environment Grants for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Grants from this program help Maine nonprofits, public schools, and libraries fund environmental, human services, disaster relief, and other community-focused work, with awards typically ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000. Organizations in Maine whose music programming fits within these priorities may be eligible for unrestricted operating or project support from the Lawrence Foundation.
Lawrence Foundation
Maine Humanities Council Support for Humanities
Applications due Jan 26, 2027
Maine nonprofits, governments, schools, and other 501(c)(3) organizations can receive US $2,001 - US $7,500 for public-facing humanities programs and projects in Maine. Maine Humanities Council funds exhibits, films, conferences, and similar initiatives with strong humanities content, scholarly guidance, and broad community engagement; music-focused organizations may be eligible when projects deepen public understanding through interpretation and discussion.
Maine Humanities Council
Maine Community Program Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Maine 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for education, social services, health care, civic, cultural, environmental, or community programs can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation. Grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 are awarded primarily to U.S. applicants, and music-related organizations may be eligible if their projects fit these broad priorities.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maine providing community services like economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief can seek project, general operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports U.S. communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates, which may include Maine nonprofits whose music programs advance literacy, youth development, or related social services.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Maine Youth Services Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maine serving youth and families can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants ranging from US $30,000 - US $350,000 for community-focused programs. Funding supports youth education, housing and family services, food security, and environmentally focused projects that benefit local communities.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Maine Nonprofits
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Maine with strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award, which honors collaborations addressing significant social issues. U.S. nonprofits using music or arts-based partnerships to build cohesive communities may be competitive for this recognition-focused funding opportunity.
Mutual Of America Foundation