Grants in Maine: 110+ 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.

110+

Grants Available

$19.5M

Total Funding Tracked

$813K

Average Award

ME

State

Top Funding Categories in Maine

generalphilanthropyeducationreligion

Active Grants in Maine

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
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
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
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
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
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
Burns Family Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Burns Family Foundation Inc

Burns Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Damariscotta, ME. In 2024, the foundation distributed $1,001,345 in grants. Total assets: $6,504,715. 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
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
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
Francis T & Louise T Nichols Foundation — Grants Program
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Francis T & Louise T Nichols Foundation

Francis T & Louise T Nichols Foundation is a private foundation based in Bangor, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,150,000 in grants. Total assets: $22,320,466. Primary focus area: philanthropy. 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
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
Cabin Foundation — Grants Program
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Cabin Foundation

Cabin Foundation is a private foundation based in Cape Eliz, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,711,000 in grants. Total assets: $10,090. 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
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
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
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
Albert B Glickman Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Albert B Glickman Family Foundation

Albert B Glickman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $3,196,900 in grants. Total assets: $20,493,631. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc

Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Portland, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,718,171 in grants. Total assets: $29,105,573. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

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

Protein Foundation is a private foundation based in Yarmouth, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,254,000 in grants. Total assets: $1,333,511. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation Inc

Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Kennebunk, ME. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,304,500 in grants. Total assets: $1,867,440. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Bangor Savings Bank Foundation — Grants Program
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Bangor Savings Bank Foundation

Bangor Savings Bank Foundation is a private foundation based in Bangor, ME. In 2024, the foundation distributed $1,246,813 in grants. Total assets: $7,343,235. Primary focus area: philanthropy. 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

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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