Grants to USA state, territory, and tribal governments to plan and implement natural hazard mitigation strategies. Applicants are advised to complete the required registrations at least four weeks prior to the deadline. The purpose of this program is to reduce the overall risk to individuals and property from natural hazar...

Grants to USA and Territories state and federally-recognized tribal governments for projects that eliminate or decrease the risk of damage to structures and buildings caused by repeat flooding. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support community ha...

Grants to USA nonprofit, faith-based, and tribal organizations, agencies, hospitals, and IHEs to improve the lives of older people and those with disabilities by preventing falls. Funding is intended to address falls using a a multi-faceted approach and a comprehensive strategy, including a combination of clinical and comm...

Grants to USA nonprofit, faith-based, community-based, and tribal organizations, and agencies, hospitals, and IHEs for programs to promote the self-management of chronic diseases among individuals with disabilities and older adults. Funding is intended to foster networks that promote programs in chronic disease self-manage...

Grants to USA nonprofit, faith-based, community-based, and tribal organizations, agencies, hospitals, and IHEs for programs that help communities reduce falls and fall-related risks among older adults and those with disabilities. Funding is intended to implement, promote access to, and increase sustainability of, evidence-...

Grants to USA nonprofit, faith-based, community, and tribal organizations, and agencies, hospitals, and IHEs for community-based programs that promote self-management of chronic diseases among older adults and those with disabilities. Funding is intended to address behavioral health and chronic pain through the implementat...

Grants to USA nonprofit healthcare providers to improve and upgrade communications technology. Funding is intended to support health service providers and improve their ability to offer quality medical care through increased connectivity. The program provides reduced rates to rural health care providers (HCPs) for telecomm...

Grant to a USA public, private, or state entity to improve health outcomes for patients with respiratory disease. Funding is intended to better collect and analyze patient data, enhance clinic operations, and improve services provided by the grant recipient. The goal of the program is to improve the ability to examine and ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maine business owners, ages 18 to 29, for business development projects that will contribute to the State's economic growth. Funding is intended for projects that are typically entrepreneurial, but research and economic development projects are also acceptable. Projects must have clearly defined d...

Grants to Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Maine artists in eligible states for video and film projects. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support the work of individuals in the New England region to create independ...

Grants starting at $50,000 to New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Florida, and Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects, operating support, and capital funding that will benefit underserved communities. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include arts and ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, state and local agencies, and schools to build outdoor recreational facilities that benefit at-risk youth. Funding is intended to promote active and healthy lifestyles and to empower and support youth. Qualifying projects construct public, permanent (concrete), and fr...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and institutions of higher education to preserve large humanities collections through effective conservation strategies. Applicants are advised that the required pre-application registrations may take up to one month to complete. Funding is intended to sup...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and schools to enhance sports fields in underserved communities. Applicants must contact the Funding Source and submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to help cover the costs associated with improving soccer...

Grants and in-kind grants to Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions for programs and projects that increase oral health care access and quality. The funding source most often awards grants to oral health programs that are established. If not established, th...

Grants to Maine local governments, with the exception of certain entitlement communities, for exterior building improvements and street-level enhancements in commercial areas. Funding is intended to improve business façades and streetscapes in downtown and village locales. Assistance to businesses may be in the form of gr...

Grants to Maine non-governmental organizations to promote the conservation of open spaces and wildlife. Applicants must contact the appropriate sponsoring agency and submit an application summary prior to applying. Funding is intended for conservation of fish and wildlife habitat and endangered species, conservation law en...

Grant to a New Hampshire or Maine nonprofit organization working to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support capital projects, new programs, or general organizational operations. Priorities include health and human services, assisting the socio-economically underserved, and improving the qua...

Grants to USA and territories government agencies and universities for capital projects that protect natural water bodies in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take 30 days or more to complete. Funded projects support construction and land acquisition, and are intended to protect impor...

Contracts for services to USA nonprofit organizations to develop permanent supportive rental housing for low-income people with disabilities. Funding is intended to offer individuals with disabilities (age 18 years or older) the opportunity to live independently and with dignity within the community in an integrated enviro...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, schools, and state and local government agencies for environmental planning activities. Applicants must attend a grant workshop prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that help develop and maintain long-term community forestry progra...

Grants of up to $8,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, schools, and state and local government agencies for community planting projects. Applicants must attend a grant workshop prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support projects that increase the health and livability of communities through sound ...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA nonprofit organizations for services to animals and wildlife. Eligible applicants provide care for animals and wildlife including dogs, cats, feral cats, horses, wildlife mammals and birds, farm animals, exotic mammals and birds, reptiles, and small domestic animals.

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, schools, and governmental and tribal agencies to strengthen communities within the State. Funding is intended for capacity building, new projects, and project expansion. The program focuses on efforts to use, improve, and increase access to community assets, includi...

Grants to Maine local municipal governments (excluding entitlement communities) for projects that assist businesses with job creation and retention for the low-to-moderate income sector. Applicants must submit an Intent to Apply prior to applying. Funding is intended to prevent and eliminate slum conditions through increas...

Opportunity for USA start-up companies to participate in a 12-week accelerator program. Participating companies will benefit from cash investments, access to staff interns, software deals and perks, mentor support, and follow-up capital support. The program promotes the growth of all types of businesses, including software...

Grants to USA agricultural producers, groups, and other eligible businesses for activities to expand the agricultural market. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of the grant program is to assist agricultural producers to enter into value-added activities rela...

Grants to Maine local government agencies for housing projects to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a range of capital improvements on structures to provide housing for residents with low- and moderate-incomes. All un...

Grant to a USA individual investigator to conduct cancer research. Funding is intended for research that has the potential to impact health outcomes, particularly in younger patients. The goal of the program is to support basic, translational, and epidemiological research related specifically to health disparities in color...

Grants to USA individual investigators to conduct cancer research. Funding is intended for research that has the potential to impact health outcomes, particularly in younger patients. The goal of the program is to support basic, translational, clinical, or epidemiological research related specifically to young-onset colore...

Grants of up to $7,000 to USA libraries and organizations in Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Rhode Island to improve access to online health materials. Funding is intended to support projects to replace, upgrade, and adopt technologies, strengthen communications and connectivity for health (i...

Grants of up to $10,000 to New England libraries and member organizations in Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont for collaborative activities that improve health information resources. Funding is intended to support short-term outreach projects that involve advancing health informati...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maine nonprofit arts organizations and government agencies to support creative arts projects in various disciplines and on any scale. Funding is intended for the creation and development of new work, the continuation of established arts programs, and the production of high-quality creative activit...

Grants to USA and territories agencies, nonprofits, IHEs, tribes, and cooperatives to promote economic development in non-urban areas. Funding is intended for programs that promote the development of small or new businesses and provide adult education opportunities to further employment.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools to equip music programs with stringed instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. Funding is intended to give children nationwide the opportunity to play high-quality stringed instruments so as to provi...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to meet the needs of communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for community development, human services, veteran and military support, education, cultural affairs and diversity, and health. The funding source currently operate...

Grants of to USA Indian tribes, Native villages and organizations, and museums for the preservation of Native American culture. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for the expenses associated with the packaging, transportation, contamination removal, re...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects and programs to assist animals and improve dental care. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to the submission of a full application. Funding is intended to support communities in the Patterson Companies service areas throughout t...

Prize of $10,000 to a USA K-12 Title 1 school to enhance the quality of science education. The prize money will be used by the winning school for improving a science lab, and/or for the purchase of supplies, technology, and equipment for STEM education. Teachers are invited to enter their school in the sweepstakes and vote...

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that enhance and promote a positive relationship between people and their natural environment. The Foundation has supported projects such as environmental education, water testing, and land easements and acquisitions.

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for ornamental horticulture educational and research initiatives, focused primarily in North, Central, and South America, the Caribbean, New Zealand, and Australia. An LOI must be submitted before applying. Funding is intended for specific pr...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maine nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for programs that benefit residents of Cumberland and York Counties. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs in the Foundation's five focus areas: civic and community, arts and cu...

In-kind donations to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and local government agencies that are interested in receiving surplus property no longer needed by the federal government. This program distributes property of all types, with the exception of federal government records, certain naval vessels, and land and o...

Grants to USA nonprofits, government agencies, IHEs, tribes, and district organizations to support economic development, attract private investments, and create jobs in economically distressed regions throughout the country. Funding is intended to leverage existing assets and to support creative approaches to supporting ec...

Grants to USA nonprofits and government entities for programs and projects related to education, automotive safety, and community needs. Funding is intended for innovative solutions to community concerns that enhance opportunities for those who live in the areas where the Funding Source operates. Priority is given to the s...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support new and existing education and literacy programs for adults. Funding is intended to teach literacy skills that will allow adult students to grow, communicate, and thrive. Funding requests must align with the Foundation’s mission: "Supporting adult and fami...

Grants to USA children under age 21 living with mobility challenges for equipment that will help them live life to the fullest. Funding is intended for home and vehicle modifications, wheelchairs, and other assistive and therapeutic devices for children and youth that have limited mobility due to illness, accident, or abus...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for programs that will benefit the communities in which the funding source does business. Funding may be awarded for capital campaigns, disaster relief, memorial funds for associates or family members, and customer and vendor requests. Eligible communi...

Grants to USA nonprofit animal welfare organizations and government agencies for immediate emergency assistance to animals impacted by natural and other disasters. Funding is also intended for organizations that are helping another organization in need, but have not themselves been directly affected by a disaster. A di...

Grants of up to $125 and in-kind grants of pet store discounts to USA and Canada PreK-9 public and private school teachers to purchase classroom pets, or to help cover the costs of current pet maintenance. Funding is intended to provide children with the experience of bonding with and caring for their pets responsibly. ...