Grants in Maine: 40+ Funding Opportunities

Organizations in Maine can access federal grants open to all states, Maine-specific state agency funding, regional foundation awards, and corporate giving programs. GrantAQ tracks every active grant available to Maine nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and small businesses — and uses AI to match your organization to the funding you actually qualify for.

40+

Grants Available

$18.1M

Total Funding Tracked

$752K

Average Award

ME

State

Top Funding Categories in Maine

philanthropygeneraleducationreligionemployment

Active Grants in Maine

Td Charitable Foundation — Grants Program
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Td Charitable Foundation

Td Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $22,657,015 in grants. Total assets: $5,998,486. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Lunder Foundation — Grants Program
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Lunder Foundation

Lunder Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $18,553,059 in grants. Total assets: $2,801,696. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Harold Alfond Foundation — Grants Program
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Harold Alfond Foundation

Harold Alfond Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $76,931,912 in grants. Total assets: $1,001,625,687. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Decoster Family Charitable Foundation — Grants Program
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Decoster Family Charitable Foundation

Decoster Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Turner, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $21,753,369 in grants. Total assets: $232,494. Primary focus area: religion. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Firebird Foundation For Anthropological Research Inc — Grants Program
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Firebird Foundation For Anthropological Research Inc

Firebird Foundation For Anthropological Research Inc is a private foundation based in Phillips, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $18,613,776 in grants. Total assets: $50,587,754. Primary focus area: education. This foundation makes grants to individuals as well as organizations. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Morton Kelly Charitable Tr — Grants Program
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Morton Kelly Charitable Tr

Morton Kelly Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Portland, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,252,057 in grants. Total assets: $17,851,579. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Onion Foundation — Grants Program
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Onion Foundation

Onion Foundation is a private foundation based in Wayne, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $3,334,875 in grants. Total assets: $64,768,101. Primary focus area: unknown. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Kahle Austin Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Kahle Austin Family Foundation

Kahle Austin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Biddeford, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,010,000 in grants. Total assets: $21,267,150. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
John T Gorman Foundation — Grants Program
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John T Gorman Foundation

John T Gorman Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $8,467,235 in grants. Total assets: $214,146,299. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Worthington Scholarship Foundation — Grants Program
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Worthington Scholarship Foundation

Worthington Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation based in Rockland, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $3,236,664 in grants. Total assets: $8,781,383. Primary focus area: philanthropy. This foundation makes grants to individuals as well as organizations. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
The Bill And Joan Alfond Foundation — Grants Program
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The Bill And Joan Alfond Foundation

The Bill And Joan Alfond Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,158,029 in grants. Total assets: $30,941,597. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Sandy River Charitable Foundation — Grants Program
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Sandy River Charitable Foundation

Sandy River Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Farmington, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,243,620 in grants. Total assets: $36,254,197. Primary focus area: employment. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Sam L Cohen Foundation — Grants Program
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Sam L Cohen Foundation

Sam L Cohen Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,316,223 in grants. Total assets: $27,561,144. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Fore River Foundation — Grants Program
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Fore River Foundation

Fore River Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,560,718 in grants. Total assets: $2,823,159. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
J Blair And Tena Frank Foundation — Grants Program
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J Blair And Tena Frank Foundation

J Blair And Tena Frank Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,534,400 in grants. Total assets: $27,092,607. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
The Pasculano Foundation — Grants Program
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The Pasculano Foundation

The Pasculano Foundation is a private foundation based in Cape Eliz, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,505,000 in grants. Total assets: $17,106,069. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Kahle Austin Foundation — Grants Program
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Kahle Austin Foundation

Kahle Austin Foundation is a private foundation based in Biddeford, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $5,600,000 in grants. Total assets: $147,121,537. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Melmac Education Foundation — Grants Program
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Melmac Education Foundation

Melmac Education Foundation is a private foundation based in Augusta, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,883,019 in grants. Total assets: $44,977,183. Primary focus area: public policy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Maine Health Access Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Maine Health Access Foundation Inc

Maine Health Access Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Augusta, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $5,461,420 in grants. Total assets: $144,323,858. Primary focus area: health. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Huber Foundation — Grants Program
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Huber Foundation

Huber Foundation is a private foundation based in Falmouth, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $3,700,000 in grants. Total assets: $68,274,218. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Libra Foundation
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Libra Foundation

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Up to $250KRolling deadline
Moser Family Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Moser Family Foundation Inc

Moser Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Portland, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $690,500 in grants. Total assets: $5,217,274. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $100KRolling deadline
Usm Osher Map Library Foundation — Grants Program
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Usm Osher Map Library Foundation

Usm Osher Map Library Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $292,497 in grants. Total assets: $35,468,458. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $100KRolling deadline
Thaler Howell Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Thaler Howell Foundation Inc

Thaler Howell Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Yarmouth, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $270,000 in grants. Total assets: $3,711,226. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $100KRolling deadline

Frequently Asked Questions: Maine Grants

What types of grants are available in Maine?

Maine organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), Maine-specific state agency grants, regional foundation grants, and local community foundation awards. Federal programs represent the largest pool; state agency grants often have shorter application cycles and local preference.

Do I need to be incorporated in Maine to apply for state grants?

For most Maine state agency grants, yes — organizations must be registered to do business in Maine and often must demonstrate primary service delivery within the state. Federal grants are open regardless of incorporation state, provided your program serves eligible populations.

How do I find Maine state grant opportunities?

Maine state agency grants are published through the state grants portal, individual agency websites (health department, arts commission, housing finance agency, etc.), and GrantAQ's aggregated database. GrantAQ pulls all active state grants alongside federal and foundation opportunities so you see everything in one place.

What is the deadline cycle for Maine grants?

Maine state grant deadlines vary widely by agency. Many education and health grants align with the state fiscal year (often July 1). Community development grants may have spring deadlines. Federal grants follow agency-specific cycles. GrantAQ tracks all deadlines and sends alerts before they close.

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