In-kind grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and churches to build soccer fields in underserved communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to help cover the costs associated with lighting, irrigation, construction,...

Grants to USA government agencies to defray the cost of purchasing body armor vests for use by law enforcement officers. All body armor purchased under this program must conform to all guidelines in effect as of the date of purchase. Priority will be given to jurisdictions with fewer than 100,000 residents. Jurisdictio...

Grants to Maine municipalities for the maintenance and development of recreational trails for all-terrain vehicles (ATV). Funding may be requested for the creation of a new trail, the construction of parking facilities or new bridges, and the rerouting of an existing trail. Grant requests for main artery trails are encoura...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research organizations and government agencies to promote patient-centered healthcare outcomes research and clinical effectiveness research. Funding is intended to provide research support rather than grants for specific research, and may be awarded to nonprofit, for-profit, private...

Grants starting at $50,000 to USA libraries, educational institutions, hospitals, and clinics in multiple states for innovative projects. Funding is intended to support capital projects, equipment purchases, and educational endowments, as well as initiatives to improve healthcare. Eligible states include Connecticut, Flor...

Grants to USA state and local governments, Indian tribes, and agencies to enhance security in schools and on school premises. Applicants must create or verify the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. Funding is intended for a range of school safety measures, such as officer training, local law enfor...

Grants to USA nonprofit health care organizations for reduced connectivity costs for a variety of telecommunications services. Eligible organizations will be located in rural areas. Funding is intended to support health care providers in bringing quality medical care to rural areas through increased connectivity. The T...

Grants to Maine nonprofit all-terrain vehicle (ATV) clubs to defray the cost of trail maintenance and construction. Clubs must obtain the required registration at least one month before the deadline. Clubs may receive additional funds for expenses related to landowner relations. For purposes of this grant, trail constru...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, individuals, groups, and organizations for activities that support women’s barbershop vocal music education and performances. Funding is intended for programs such as education workshops or seminars, music festivals, or other music education events. While young women a...

Grants of up to $75,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits and businesses for high-quality research related to gambling disorder which will directly impact gambling policy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Proposals based on topics other than policy are also welcome. The NC...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International advanced doctoral students for dissertation research related to gambling. Funding is intended for infrastructure costs related to the dissertation research. The doctoral candidates may be conducting research in a variety of fields. The goal of the Dissertation Gra...

Grants to USA and territories government agencies to enhance the timeliness and quality of medical examiner and forensic science services. Funding is intended to provide state and local government agencies with the tools they need to meet the challenges of crime and justice. With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals ...

Grants to USA state, local, tribal, and regional law enforcement agencies and criminal justice agencies to implement or improve the use of body-worn camera devices for police officers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several days to complete. Funding is intended to promote the safety of law enfo...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International K-12 schools and institutions of higher education to cover the hosting, licensing, and professional service costs of implementing a single-login/sign-on solution for campus portals. The program will allow end users to enter their login information only once to access the supported a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to enhance the quality of life in communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Applicants must submit an initial inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funds may be requested for general operating support, projects and programs, and capital su...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for charitable, scientific, educational, literary, or religious purposes. Funding is also intended for the prevention of child abuse and cruelty to animals. Priority will be given to organizations where at least one member of the Foundation either resides or visits frequently, in order...

Grants to Maine municipalities and snowmobile clubs to defray the cost of purchasing snowmobile trail grooming equipment. Applicants are advised that groomer operators must complete the required certification before the application deadline. Applicants should include in the application a justification for the equipment ite...

Grants to USA junior ophthalmology faculty members and young researchers for career development. Eligible nominees must be MDs or MD/PhDs who have demonstrated scientific initiative and the potential to conduct independent research. Nominators are required to describe a detailed mentoring plan for the candidate as an impor...

Grants of $500 to USA K-12 teachers and principals for classroom technology supplies, software, or hardware. Eligible purchases may include, but are not limited, to: tablets, computers, software, green screens, 3D printers, and hi-tech biology supplies. Proposals must address this quarter's theme of media usage in the clas...

Grants of $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and public agencies to support soccer programs for children and youth between the ages of 5 and 18. This grant offers support for field and player equipment, registration fees, and professional development and training for volunteer coaches. Preference will be given...

Grants to USA MDs and MD/PhDs holding appointments as assistant- or associate- professors in ophthalmology departments for clinical research. This program is intended to provide a funding opportunity for clinicians who find it difficult to compete against basic scientists for national-level grant support.

Grants of up to $3,000 to Maine master artists to train qualifying apprentices in a traditional art form. The purpose of this program is to help Maine communities pass on their cultural heritage. Applications must include artistic samples for both the master artist and the apprentice(s). Grant applications are reviewed ...

Grants to USA ski clubs for equipment to improve safety in racing and training on ski trails. Matching grants are intended for the purchase of equipment, as well as projects that widen the ski trails to create a safer environment for athletes. Safety project or equipment may include: - B-netting - A-netting - Trail ...

In-kind donations of up to 20 computers to USA nonprofit organizations to expand their capacity to address the needs of underserved populations. Donations are intended to help organizations improve their ability to provide services such as education, job training, technology training, and health care. An InterConnectio...

Grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000, and grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, to Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire nonprofit organizations to promote economic development in the funding source's service area. In addition, creative programs in the areas of education, arts and culture, health and wellness, ...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and schools to benefit youth in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include arts education programs and academic programs, including tutoring. Qualifying programs must serve youth in grades K-12. This gr...

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, or that impact Maine residents. An LOI must be submitted to begin the application process. Funding is intended to support new programs, ongoing programs, gener...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Coös County, New Hampshire and bordering communities nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for community revitalization activities. Funding is intended to support projects throughout the County as well as in bordering communities in Maine, Vermont, and Quebec. Eligible applic...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maine business owners ages 18 to 29 for commercialization and business development projects that will contribute to the State's economic growth. Funded projects are typically entrepreneurial, but research and economic development projects are also acceptable. Examples of projects include, but ...

Grants to Maine government agencies, special purpose districts, Tribal governments, and other organizations, such as private marinas and fish and game clubs, to enhance access to public recreational boating. A pre-application site inspection by Bureau staff must be completed before an application is submitted. The purp...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for technology purchases. Funds may be used to purchase software, hardware, or services. Consideration will be given to proposals that will address specific issues, make improvements, and strengthen organizations. Given national IT needs of non-profit...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International governmental units, agencies, organizations, fire departments, and fire brigades for a wide range of fire preparedness, prevention, and control efforts, including arson prevention, fire investigation, training and education programs related to fire prevention, and pre-fire planning....

Grants to Greater Portland area, Maine nonprofits, public agencies, Indian tribal governments, and public schools for programs and projects in the areas of education, youth, arts and culture, health care, and alcohol and substance abuse rehabilitation. The fund supports specific projects and programs (rather than operating...

Grants to Maine non-governmental organizations to promote the conservation of open spaces and wildlife. Applicants must both contact the appropriate sponsoring agency and submit an application summary prior to applying. Program categories include the conservation of fish and wildlife habitat, endangered species, conservati...

Grants ranging from $100 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for programs that provide music education to children and youth. Organizations that take innovative approaches, operate with a low overhead, and demonstrate collaborative elements in their work are of particular interest. The Mockingbird Fou...

Grants and in-kind grants to Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions for programs and projects that aim to increase access to, and the quality of, oral health care. The funding source most often awards grants to oral health programs that are established. If ...

Grants to USA talented athletes to participate in world-class athletic competitions and pursue excellence in their sport of choice. Funding is intended to cover costs related to coaching, training, equipment, and event participation, including travel expenses. Funding evaluation shall include assessment of an applicant...

Grants ranging from $15,000 to $25,000 to USA and Puerto Rico EMS agencies, law enforcement agencies, public safety organizations, and nonprofits in eligible areas to improve emergency response capacity. Funding may be used for the purchase of life-saving equipment, support of military, disaster relief, scholarships and co...

Grants starting at $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and consumer cooperatives to provide capital funding and rental subsidies to develop and operate supportive housing for low-income elderly populations (ages 62 and older). Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The...

Grants to Maine nonprofits, agencies, tribal governments, and faith-based organizations for basic human needs, animal welfare, healthcare, and public media. Occasional support will be provided to colleges, universities, and environmental organizations. Priority will be given to organizations located in, or serving resident...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to ensure the future of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riding. Funding is available to local, state, and national organizations working to preserve trail access and promote safe and responsible riding. Organizations can apply for either monetary gran...

Grants ranging from $500 to $3,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to purchase books for a mobile lending library serving underserved children and youth. Funding may be used to purchase books that were published for youth, ages preschool through 8th grade. The bookmobile gr...

Grant of $1,000 to a USA K-12 teacher for curriculum development, classroom supplies, or educational projects. Funding is intended for projects and supplies that will positively impact student learning. The winning teacher will also receive access to online classroom materials and teacher resources.

Grants typically ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 to Maine nonprofit theaters and theater groups to enhance theater presentation throughout the State. Funding is intended to support both community and professional theater organizations with live theater production and presentation. Funds will be awarded for programmatic, cap...

Grants of $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, municipal agencies, and schools to purchase playground equipment to be used for the construction or renovation of a playground. Funding is intended to serve children from low-income families by creating safe play spaces for local communities, including the replacement of un...

Grants averaging $2,500 and in-kind product donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for programs that provide music education in schools and local communities. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to improve access to music instruction and to give children gre...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations providing emergency shelter to domestic violence victims to offer on-premise pet housing. Funding is intended to support building and supply purchases for co-sheltering projects throughout the country, with priority given to applicants from Maine, Hawaii, Mississi...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit domestic violence shelters to collaborate with local animal welfare organizations to build housing for pets belonging to shelter beneficiaries. Funding is available to build housing at the animal shelter facility which can be specifically reserved for animals whose owners are stayin...

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International teachers to enhance classroom excellence, innovation, and activities related to STEAM fields. Funding is intended for materials, supplies, field trips, and resources to enhance the delivery of STEAM courses. NSHSS strives to provide resources to assist teachers in thei...

In-kind grants valued up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and public agencies for capital improvements that will enhance the public health of local communities. The primary goal is to provide funding and volunteer opportunities to support the renovation, retrofitting, refurbishment, accessibility modifications, and...