37 Maine Operational Support Grants

37 Operating Support Grants for Maine

Discover operating support grants that help sustain daily operations and core programming. Funding may cover general operations, administrative costs, staff salaries, utilities, and essential services to maintain and strengthen organizational impact.

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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Ensembles and Organizations to Promote Cont...

Deadline: 06/26/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit professional performing ensembles and presenting organizations to introduce contemporary American music to a broader audience. New applicants are required to create an account in the online portal prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 164730

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Entrepreneur or Small Business Owner to Help Them Lau...

Deadline: 06/27/25

Grant of $2,500 to a USA, Canada, or International entrepreneur or small business owner to help them launch their business. Funding is available for marketing expenses, improving operations, or initiating a new business. Applications are accepted from entrepreneurs in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221326

Grants to USA Businesses to Provide Support for Critical Financial Expenses

Deadline: 06/30/25

Grants to USA businesses to provide support for critical financial expenses. Funding is intended to assist entrepreneurs in addressing challenges, problems, and emergencies and may be used for a range of expenses that include, but are not limited to, essential equipmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 221234

Grants to USA Nonprofits for General Operating Support for Racial Equity and Racial Justice Wo...

Deadline: 06/30/25

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for general operating support for racial equity and racial justice work. Funding is intended for organizations that are facing financial challenges due to recent changes in DEI funding. Priority will be given to sm...

GrantWatch ID#: 221830

Grants to USA Native-Led Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 07/04/25

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA and territories Native-led nonprofit organizations for general operating support. Funding is intended to support organizations working to affect social change that will improve Native communities in a range of focus areas, including envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 203702

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Tribes to Provide Culturally Responsive Mental Health Services fo...

Deadline: 07/10/25 Conference Date: 06/24/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and Tribes for general operating support and projects to provide culturally responsive mental health services for youth. Funding is intended to improve the availability and quality of services available for youth ages 10 to 24 from...

GrantWatch ID#: 221598

Grants to New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Quebec Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Schools to...

Deadline: 07/17/25

Grants to New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Quebec nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Some applicants are required to submit a concept paper and consult with program staff prior to submitting a full...

GrantWatch ID#: 180453

Grants to New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont Nonprofits, Faith-Based Groups, and Private Founda...

Deadline: 08/21/25

Grants of up to $20,000 per year are available to New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and private foundations for programs to advance racial justice, equity, and economic security in eligible regions. Requests for opera...

GrantWatch ID#: 215078

Grants to USA Women Entrepreneurs to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 08/29/25

Grant of $5,000 and grant of $1,000 to USA women entrepreneurs to promote business development. Funding is intended to be used for operations, marketing, hiring, technology, hiring, inventory, and other costs that support growth. Eligible businesses are currently opera...

GrantWatch ID#: 221818

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Conservation, Arts...

Deadline: 09/12/25 LOI Date: 07/18/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for ocean conservation programs and to address social causes. First-time applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full grant application. Funding is also available to USA nonprofits...

GrantWatch ID#: 178256

Grants to USA Community Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve Conditions and Address Inequi...

Deadline: 09/19/25

Grants to Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts nonprofit community organizations to improve the quality of life and address inequities for older adults. Funding is intended to support general operational expenses. Requests will be accepted...

GrantWatch ID#: 218750

Grants to Maine Nonprofits to Benefit Communities Throughout the State

Deadline: 09/30/25 LOI Date: 08/31/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations to benefit communities throughout the state. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application form prior to submitting a full application. Areas of focus include movement and nourishment. Consideration is give...

GrantWatch ID#: 143299

Grants to USA Nonprofits for General Operating Costs and Project Support

Deadline: 09/30/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for general operating costs and support for projects to improve people's quality of life. Funding is intended for projects that assist children and low-income individuals, with a focus particularly on the arts, health, education, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217138

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Help Individuals Gain Employment in the Food Industry

Deadline: 10/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to help individuals gain employment in the food industry. Funding is intended to help expand existing programs, improve facilities, improve teaching, improve employer partnerships, and add certificatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 208072

Grants to Maine Organizations for Project and Operating Support

Deadline: 10/01/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maine organizations for project and operating support. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of environment, arts and culture, and historic preservation. Program priorities include ensuring equitable access for state resid...

GrantWatch ID#: 210352

Grants to New Hampshire and Maine Nonprofits, Municipalities, Schools, and IHEs to Enhance the...

Deadline: 10/06/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to New Hampshire and Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and colleges to enhance the well being and health of residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for general operating expenses and project support. Funds mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 207512

Grants to USA Nonprofit Grassroots Groups to Organize Social Justice Programs

Deadline: 10/20/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit grassroots organizations to organize social justice programs. Funding may be used for specific projects as well as for general operating expenses. The funder seeks projects and groups devoted to working for systemic change, usin...

GrantWatch ID#: 219173

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Foster Equity and Address Social Issues

Deadline: 10/21/25 LOI Date: 08/18/25

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to foster equity and address social issues. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include health equity, climate, arts and culture, and sustainability. Eligible uses ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219719

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Veterans, At-Risk Youth, and Children with Disabilties

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit youth and veterans. Priority is given to activities that assist veterans and their families, children with disabilities, and at-risk youth. Funding may be used for general opera...

GrantWatch ID#: 220823
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Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes for Programs to Increase Racial Equi...

Deadline: 02/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribal entities for initiatives to improve racial equity. Priority will be given to proposals addressing the focus areas of health, economic opportunity, and leadership developm...

GrantWatch ID#: 177592

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Positively Impact Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to positively impact local communities. Funding may be requested for program support, capital support, and general operating support. Areas of focus include education and advancement, disability and empowerment, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 144033

Grants to USA Grassroots Social Change Organizations in Eligible States to Respond to Unexpect...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA grassroots social change organizations in multiple states to respond to unexpected crises or opportunities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is available for both rural and urban organi...

GrantWatch ID#: 163455

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of conservation, health, economic development and mobility, capacity building, and social impact. Projects should ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165869

Grants to Maine Local Agencies in Eligible Locations to Promote Job Creation and Retention

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maine local government agencies in eligible locations for projects to assist businesses with job creation and retention for low-to-moderate-income residents. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding provides commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 167238

Grants to Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont Nonprofits for Community Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont nonprofit organizations for capital support, scholarships, and program support. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including those that pertain to food pantries, education, homeless sh...

GrantWatch ID#: 178421

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Horses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit horses. Eligible activities and services include those that contribute to the maintenance, care, promotion, and improvement of horse populations. Projects pertaining to all breed...

GrantWatch ID#: 193966

Grants and Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and sponsorships of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities. Funding may be requested for capital support, general operating support, program support, event sponsorships, exhibitions, and performances or productions. Areas of fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 200511

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Groups, Companies, and Individuals for...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, groups, companies, and qualifying individuals for animal advocacy projects. Funding is intended to support general expenses as well as specific projects that benefit animals. Priority will be shown to activities t...

GrantWatch ID#: 213171

Grants and In-Kind Marketing Support to USA Nonprofits to Improve Operations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind marketing support to USA nonprofit organizations to improve operations. In addition to advertising funds, eligible organizations receive professional advice on the best way to publicize their work and reach a larger audience. The purpose of the grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 214028

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Access Technology at a Reduced Ra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to have access to the funding source's technology at a reduced rate. Participating nonprofits may use the technology to improve their operations and increase productivity, thereby boosting their soc...

GrantWatch ID#: 215697

Grants to USA Nonprofit Youth Organizations for Programs to Improve the Quality of Life for Ur...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit youth organizations for projects and activities to improve the quality of life for urban youth. The funding is intended to help young people who have not been able to realize their dreams and goals due to financial limitations. The funding sourc...

GrantWatch ID#: 215721

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Capacity Building and Programming to Improve the Quality of Life ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for capacity building and programming to improve the quality of life of children, families, and communities. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and operational support. Prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 215893

Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations for Operating Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operating support. The purpose of funding is to assist well-managed organizations with their charitable activities. Eligible organizations have a proven track record of delivering quality services to their target populations an...

GrantWatch ID#: 216361

In-Kind Donations to USA, Canada, and International Qualifying Nonprofits and NGOs to Support ...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International qualifying nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations in eligible countries to support operations and community impact. Requests will be accepted for donations of technology products such as hardware, software, subsc...

GrantWatch ID#: 216533

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Operating Support and Capital Projects to Improve Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operating support and capital projects that improve the lives of individuals and communities. Funding is intended to support organizations focused on improving society, helping animals, and enhancing the quality of life of loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 220020

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA Businesses for Operating Support and to Promote Growth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $2,500 and in-kind donations to USA businesses for operating support and to promote growth. Funding is intended for a variety of expenses, including inventory, commercial rent, utilities, marketing, software, bookkeeping services, and professional development...

GrantWatch ID#: 220954

Grants to USA Wilderness Stewardship Groups for Organizational Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA wilderness stewardship groups for organizational support. Applicants are required to contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to help newly formed groups get up and running, help established groups expa...

GrantWatch ID#: 221274